Kobra Shirin Shirinzad
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician adept in managing heavy daily patient volume,including telephone triage, appointment scheduling and patient referral. Proficient in documentation and record maintenance. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Dedicated to patient confidentiality. Patient-oriented Dialysis Technician bringin 10-year background to growing organization. Expert in safely initiating, monitoring and terminating hemodialysis and simultaneously managing patients receiving treatment. Diligent and detail-oriented, skilled at coordinating supplies, preparing fields and maintaining aseptic conditions. Knowledgeable about HIPAA requirements and industry standards. Works well in fast-paced, stressful environments. Outgoing employee pursuing flexible part-time/full-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Karolinska Institutet
Stockholm, Sweden
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.Conducted pre-dialysis assessments including measurements of weight, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Transported patients from rooms and prepared for treatments.
- Updated knowledge of current trends in nephrology through continuing education courses.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Administered medications as ordered by a physician before and and or after dialysis treatments.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Answered questions posed by patients regarding their treatment plan or general health concerns.
- Maintained accurate records of patients' medical history and treatment plans in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Reported unusual occurrences or changes in patient status immediately to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Provided emotional support for patients dealing with chronic illness or end-stage renal disease.
- Instructed patients in use of assistive equipment.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Calibrated dialysate solution according to prescribed formula for each individual patient's needs.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures governing healthcare delivery services.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while performing duties in the dialysis unit.
- Created databases to store electronic data.
- Conducted research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
- Coded data or other information.
- Calculated numerical data for medical activities.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Helped maintain a clean environment throughout the facility by wiping down surfaces between patient visits.
- Restocked supplies needed for dialysis procedures in an organized manner.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Participated in performance improvement activities as required by facility policy.
- Researched new products and technologies used in the field of nephrology.
- Coordinated with insurance companies regarding payment issues related to treatments provided.
- Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Developed procedures for data management.
- Recommended changes to improve computer or information systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Karolinska Institute
Stockholm01-2011
Skills
- Healthcare Regulations
- Equipment Setup
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Treatment Documentation
- Emergency Response
- Patient Relationship Management
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration
- Vital Statistics
- Patient Health Education
- Team Collaboration
- Compliance With Regulatory Guidelines
- Specimen Handling
- Infection Control Standards
- Maintaining Dialysis Equipment
- Disposing of Biohazardous Waste
- Records Management
- Condition Assessment
- Aseptic Techniques
Certification
- Californian Drivers license
Languages
English
Professional
Swedish
Professional
Persian
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Karolinska Institutet
01.2020 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Karolinska Institute
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