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LaTanya Young

West Chester,PA

Summary

Professional Certified Hemodialysis Technician with 16 years working in high volume dialysis center in busy urban location. Caring and supportive clinician committed to providing quality service to patients and maintaining high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in dialysis environment.


Detail-oriented Certified Hemodialysis Technician well-versed in all elements of hemodialysis and skilled in operating Certified Hemodialysis Technician hemodialysis machines. Highly knowledgeable of infection control measures, aseptic techniques and bloodborne pathogens standards.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Fresenius Medical Center
West Chester, PA
07.2015 - Current
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
  • Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
  • Provided in-patient care for dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.
  • Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
  • Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
  • Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
  • Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
  • Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
  • Provided consultation to patients on community support programs, ambulatory treatment options, or termination of treatment.
  • Updated patients' charts in electronic medical records with encounter information, prescriber notes and orders.
  • Completed thorough assessments to understand current patient conditions and develop diagnoses.
  • Ran successful practice with robust patient load and high satisfaction scores due to quality of care.
  • Helped patients obtain advanced treatment by referring to specialists.
  • Remained knowledgeable in CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulations and third-party billing rules.
  • Devised treatment plans for disorders involving cardiovascular, endocrine and other internal systems.
  • Leveraged expertise to assist [Type] patients in addressing routine infections as well as more complex concerns facing specific populations.
  • Prescribed medications such as antibiotics and topical ointments for different issues.

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

DaVita Dialysis Corporation
West Chester, PA
03.2005 - Current
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
  • Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
  • Provided in-patient care for dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.
  • Provided in-patient care for [Number] dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.
  • Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
  • Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
  • Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
  • Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
  • Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
  • Provided consultation to patients on community support programs, ambulatory treatment options, or termination of treatment.
  • Updated patients' charts in electronic medical records with encounter information, prescriber notes and orders.
  • Completed thorough assessments to understand current patient conditions and develop diagnoses.
  • Ran successful practice with robust patient load and high satisfaction scores due to quality of care.
  • Helped patients obtain advanced treatment by referring to specialists.
  • Ordered diagnostic tests to investigate patients' concerns.
  • Remained knowledgeable in CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulations and third-party billing rules.
  • Devised treatment plans for disorders involving cardiovascular, endocrine and other internal systems.
  • Leveraged expertise to assist [Type] patients in addressing routine infections as well as more complex concerns facing specific populations.
  • Prescribed medications such as antibiotics and topical ointments for different issues.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Chester Henderson High School
West Chester, PA
07.2000

Skills

  • Patient Medical Histories
  • Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines
  • Lab Result Assessment
  • Maintaining Dialysis Equipment
  • Safety Protocols
  • Blood Sample Collection
  • Pressure Wound Treatment
  • Infection Control Measures
  • Regulatory Standards
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Disease Prevention
  • Machine Operations
  • Laboratory Equipment Handling
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Patient Transport
  • Respirator Operation
  • Infectious Disease Mitigation
  • Explaining Complex Diagnoses
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Determining and Prescribing Medication
  • Medical Coding
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Administrative Duties
  • Explaining Procedures to Patients
  • Emergency Situations
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Quality Improvement Activities
  • Biohazardous Waste Disposal
  • Team Collaboration
  • Status Updates
  • Decontamination and Sanitation
  • Transportation Solutions
  • Water Quality Testing
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Disposal Procedures
  • Operational Procedures
  • Information Intake
  • Operational Standards
  • Clerical Support
  • Proper Equipment Transportation
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Patient Records Administration
  • Suture Removal
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Medical Condition Monitoring
  • Efficiency Improvement
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Sterilization Monitoring
  • Technical Support
  • Patient Admission
  • Floor Assignments
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Crutch Fitting
  • Licensed Medical Doctor
  • Patient Interviews
  • Medical Assistant (RMA)
  • Systems Quality Evaluations
  • Data Reports
  • Dialysis Termination
  • Optimal Resource Utilization
  • Dialyzer Priming
  • Patient Data Management Systems
  • Video Equipment
  • Adverse Reaction Reporting
  • Video Recordings
  • Behavioral Health
  • Chronic and Acute Conditions
  • Corrective Actions
  • Employee Training
  • Life Support Systems
  • Positioning Patients
  • Machine Inspection
  • Vaccinations and Physicals
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Wound Care
  • Diagnostic Evaluation
  • Preventative Care
  • AED Operation
  • Patient Record Analysis
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Special Events
  • Medical Equipment Operations
  • Health and Wellness
  • Proper Staffing
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Patient Relations
  • Exercise Administration
  • Biological Machines
  • Patient Care Technician (PCT)
  • Hemodialysis Care
  • Microsoft Office
  • Monthly Inventory

Certification

  • CHT - Certified Hemodialysis Technologist
  • CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Timeline

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Fresenius Medical Center
07.2015 - Current

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

DaVita Dialysis Corporation
03.2005 - Current

High School Diploma -

West Chester Henderson High School

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