Justin Colby
Summary
Experienced Dialysis Technician with 2 years of experience providing outstanding care to patients in various stages of renal failure. Accomplished in building rapport with patients and explaining procedures to ease anxiety. Offering expert knowledge of hemodialysis treatment, unit operations and regulatory guidelines.
Seasoned Combat Medic with over 7 years of experience. Familiar with numerous medical techniques and equipment. Undaunted by crisis situations, serious patient conditions or high-pressure emergencies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
11.2021 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Improved clinic workflow by maintaining clean and organized workstations, minimizing downtime between patients.
- Ensured quality treatment outcomes by closely monitoring patient vital signs and adjusting machine settings as needed.
- Reduced the risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all procedures.
- Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and attentive listening to their concerns or questions regarding treatment plans.
- Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Contributed to a safe care environment through timely identification and reporting of equipment malfunctions or defects.
- Supported interdisciplinary team collaboration by sharing relevant patient information with physicians, nurses, and dietitians for comprehensive care planning.
Combat Medic
Army National Guard
09.2020 - Current
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
- Conducted realistic training scenarios to prepare medical team members and provide realistic battle or mass-casualty scenarios.
- Collected patient medical information and details about current conditions, symptoms and complaints.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Streamlined medical evacuations for wounded soldiers, resulting in faster transport to higher-level care facilities.
- Collaborated with fellow medics and healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for injured personnel.
- Educated military personnel on first aid techniques and preventative medicine practices to reduce injury rates within the unit.
Property Management Assistant
Alliance Property Management
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
- Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays, and schedule changes.
- Promptly responded to tenant complaints and concerns for over 650 properties.
- Verified income, assets, and expenses, and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
- Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Enhanced tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing maintenance requests and ensuring timely resolution.
Education
No Degree - Kinesiology
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSEmergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technology
U. S. Army Medical Department Center And School
San Antonio, TXCertified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician - BONENT(Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Tech)
DaVita
02.2022
Skills
- Equipment Calibration
- Venipuncture
- Sample Collection
- Patient Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Patient assessment
- Quality assurance
- Computer literacy
- Conflict resolution
- Clinical communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
11.2021 - Current
Combat Medic
Army National Guard
09.2020 - Current
Property Management Assistant
Alliance Property Management
08.2020 - 11.2021
No Degree - Kinesiology
Kansas State University
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technology
U. S. Army Medical Department Center And School
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician - BONENT(Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Tech)
DaVita