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Katherine Cruzado

Oakland,CA

Summary

Experienced Dialysis Technician with 6 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.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Satellite Healthcare
03.2020 - 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.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Satellite Healthcare
10.2017 - 03.2020
  • 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.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
  • Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.

Environmental Service Technician

Satellite Healthcare
04.2017 - 09.2017
  • Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
  • Maintained spotless restrooms and break rooms with detail-oriented approach and consistent attention.
  • Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
  • Set up beds or other furniture in rooms.
  • Collected, sorted, and disposed of garbage and recycling from production work areas.
  • Monitored spaces for environmental safety hazards.
  • Prepared cleaning solutions and equipment in accordance with health and safety standards.
  • Monitored inventory levels and reported low stock of cleaning supplies and consumables for timely replenishment.

Server

Sno-Crave Tea House
09.2014 - 12.2016
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.

Education

No Degree - Associate of Science

De Anza College
Cupertino, CA
12.2024

Skills

  • Equipment Calibration
  • Dialysis Treatment
  • Patient Education
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Medication Administration
  • Sample Collection
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Advanced Nephrology Proficiency

Certification

  • CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
  • CPR - CPR w/ AED - 03/30/2023 - 03/30/2025
  • CCHT - CHT State Certification 01/11/2018 - 03/16/2025

Timeline

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Satellite Healthcare
03.2020 - Current

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Satellite Healthcare
10.2017 - 03.2020

Environmental Service Technician

Satellite Healthcare
04.2017 - 09.2017

Server

Sno-Crave Tea House
09.2014 - 12.2016

No Degree - Associate of Science

De Anza College

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