Juan L Sena
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Hemodialysis Technician with over 30 years experience in a growing fast paced dialysis center. Experience in a busy 24 chair facility serving over one hundred patients. Able to work and thrive in an efficient team environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician PCT, In-Center Dialysis
Carmen Health Care
12.2024
- Dialysis Technician operates and maintains the Tablo Hemodialysis System. Key duties include prepping the machine, managing patient treatments, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring strict infection control. The role bridges direct patient care with advanced, connected renal replacement technology.
- Core Responsibilities
- Machine Operation & Prep: Set up, calibrate, and program the Tablo console according to individual patient prescriptions. This includes assembling disposables, testing alarms, and ensuring integrated water purification is functioning.
- Patient Monitoring: Assess vascular access sites, monitor vital signs throughout the treatment, and adjust settings for patient safety and comfort.
- Quality & Safety Checks: Perform required quality control tests (such as total chlorine testing in water every 4 hours) to ensure compliance with strict Infection Control guidelines.
- Documentation: Utilize Tablo's automated documentation features and electronic health record (EHR) systems to accurately track treatment parameters and patient progress.
- Education & Support: Explain the dialysis procedure to patients, troubleshoot equipment alarms, and potentially train patients for home dialysis.
Northwest Davita Dialysis Center
09.2010 - 2024
- Open clinic. Weigh and Assess patients in order to initiate dialysis treatment. Monitor vital signs before, during, and after treatment in order to maintain a homeostatic environment for patient. Monitor patient for signs and symptoms of adverse effect or consequence and report findings to team leader to resolve any complications. End dialysis treatment without incident to attend the needs of the upcoming shift. Must communicate and react to all situations needing attention while at the same time supporting.
Dia
Century Dialysis of Laredo (Fresenius)
02.2006 - 09.2010
- Open clinic. Weigh and Assess patients in order to initiate dialysis treatment. Monitor vital signs before, during, and after treatment to maintain a homeostatic environment for patient. Monitor patient for signs and symptoms of adverse effect or consequence and report all findings to team leader to resolve any complications. End dialysis treatment without incident to attend the needs of the upcoming shift. Must communicate and react to all situations needing attention while at the same time supporting a friendly and professional environment.
Laredo Dialysis Center (US Renal Care)
12.1998 - 01.2006
- Open clinic. Weigh and Assess patients in order to initiate dialysis treatment. Monitor vital signs before, during, and after treatment to support a homeostatic environment for patient. Monitor patient for signs and symptoms of adverse effect or consequence and report all findings to team leader to resolve any complications. End dialysis treatment without incident to attend the needs of the upcoming shift. Must communicate and react to all situations needing attention while at the same time supporting a friendly and professional environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Skills
- Proficient in both English and Spanish
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively in a team environment
- Knowledgeable about ESRD and Hemodialysis
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Dialysis Technician PCT, In-Center Dialysis
Carmen Health Care
12.2024
Northwest Davita Dialysis Center
09.2010 - 2024
Dia
Century Dialysis of Laredo (Fresenius)
02.2006 - 09.2010
Laredo Dialysis Center (US Renal Care)
12.1998 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician