Jennifer Bachtell
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Professional Certified Hemodialysis Technician with 20 years working in high volume dialysis center in busy urban location. Caring and supportive clinician committed to providing quality service to patients and maintaining high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in dialysis environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Dialysis Technician
DaVita
Hagerstown, MD
08.2011 - 02.2021
- I was the, and preceptor , in charge of lab orders and redraws
- Peripheral sticks on fellow teammates and patients when needed
- Vitals every 30 min on patients, manual blood pressures when needed
- Cannulated multiple patients daily with dialysis needles and also accessed CVCs
- Mixed bicarb and acid for patient treatment
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Provided in-patient care for 3 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
Holter Monitor Tech and Medical Records
Hagerstown Heart
Hagerstown, Maryland
06.2010 - 08.2011
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state and federal law.
- Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
- Uploaded physician progress notes, history and physicals into electronic medical records.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
- Followed exact procedures for handling transfers and other releases of medical records.
- Accurately pulled patient records for upcoming appointments and procedures.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
Hagerstown, MD
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Patient vitals before treatment and after treatment
- Vitals every 30 minutes during treatment and also manual bps when needed
- Cannulated patients multiple times daily with dialysis needles and accessed
- CVC
- Packed and sent out lab tubes
- Peripheral sticks on patients when needed for lab work
- EKGs yearly in patients.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Provided in-patient care for 3 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Washington County Hospital
Hagerstown, MD
01.1996 - 01.2003
- CNA on pediatrics and geriatric floor
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Education
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD1997
Skills
- Medical Records
- Laboratory Experience
- Dialysis Experience
- Certifications and Licenses
- Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines
- Phlebotomy Procedures
- Water Quality Testing
- Team Collaboration
- Laboratory Equipment Handling
- Overseeing technicians
Accomplishments
- Trained over 6 staff on hemodialysis machine operations and proper connection to access the site.
- Helped Open 2 Dialysis Clinics (was in charge of the technician end)
Certification
CPR Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Timeline
Head Dialysis Technician
DaVita
08.2011 - 02.2021
Holter Monitor Tech and Medical Records
Hagerstown Heart
06.2010 - 08.2011
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2003 - 01.2008
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Washington County Hospital
01.1996 - 01.2003
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA
Hagerstown Community College