Jennifer Ratliff
Wetumpka,AL
Summary
Resourceful professional bringing several years of experience to growing clinic. Well versed in all facets of hemodialysis and accomplished in leveraging clinical knowledge to quickly respond to emergency situations. Committed to delivering top-notch care and building strong teams through one-on-one coaching and role modeling.
Meticulous professional excited to bring talent and expertise to new position. Highly skilled in initiating, monitoring, and terminating hemodialysis treatment for patients with wide range of renal illnesses.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care
Montgomery, AL
09.2025 - Current
- Monitored patients' vital signs during dialysis treatments.
- Prepared and maintained dialysis machines for patient use.
- Assisted in patient education on dialysis procedures and care.
- Cannulated patients access and trained patients on how to cannulate their access.
- Went to patients home for water samples.
- Made patient instruction booklet.
- Draw labs
- Assist RN during doctor rounds: patient weight, vital signs.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Clanton
Clanton, Alabama
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Monitored patient vital signs during dialysis treatments.
- Prepared and maintained dialysis equipment for procedures.
- Educated patients on dialysis processes and care practices.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Open to close some shifts.
Dialysis Technician CCHT Preceptor
Fresenius Medical Care Cahaba Valley
Pelham, AL
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Operated dialysis machines to provide safe and effective patient treatments.
- Monitored patient vital signs during dialysis sessions for safety compliance.
- Prepared and maintained dialysis equipment to ensure proper functionality.
Dialysis Tech CCHT PCT3
Fresenius Medical Care
Ringgold, Georgia
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Monitored patient vital signs during dialysis treatments.
- Operated dialysis machines and ensured proper function.
- Prepared and maintained sterile equipment for procedures.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
Dialysis Tech Mitigation Team
Fresenius Medical Care
Waltham, Massachusetts
08.2021 - 09.2023
- I traveled all over the United States helping at clinics in need due to staffing shortages.
- Set up machines, test machines, chart on patients, monitor patients vital signs the duration of treatment.
- Working as a traveling dialysis tech has allowed me to broaden my skills. I was trained in Ohio on how to do CVC patients, and administering heparin, which is not done in the state of Alabama.
- Responsible for setting up my own travel arrangements (Flights, Hotels, Car Rentals)
- Expense reports
- Coordinate via phone calls with multiple clinics for staffing needs and schedules. I travel a schedule rotation of 7on 7off. I have been to clinics in: Alabama, Texas, Ohio, Kentucky, Kansas, Virginia, Indiana, Minnesota, Georgia and Tennessee.
PCT Dialysis Tech
DaVita
Montgomery, Alabama
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted patients with daily activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Prepared and maintained sterile equipment for dialysis treatments.
- Got CCHT through on the job training.
Client Services Representative
PPM Partners
Montgomery
08.2016 - 04.2019
- Managed client inquiries through phone and email communication.
- Provided product information and guidance to ensure client satisfaction.
- Coordinated with internal teams to resolve client issues efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions in the database.
Education
Medical Assistant
Sanford Brown Institute
Jacksonville, FL 07.2009 - 04.2010
George Washington Carver High School
Montgomery, ALSkills
- CPR BLS certification
- CCHT
- Preceptor
- Traveling with the Mitigation team
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dialysis Technician CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care
09.2025 - Current
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Clanton
03.2025 - 09.2025
Dialysis Technician CCHT Preceptor
Fresenius Medical Care Cahaba Valley
01.2025 - 03.2025
Dialysis Tech CCHT PCT3
Fresenius Medical Care
09.2023 - 01.2025
Dialysis Tech Mitigation Team
Fresenius Medical Care
08.2021 - 09.2023
PCT Dialysis Tech
DaVita
05.2019 - 08.2021
Client Services Representative
PPM Partners
08.2016 - 04.2019
Medical Assistant
Sanford Brown Institute
07.2009 - 04.2010
George Washington Carver High School