Laurel Strachan
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Dialysis technician with extensive experience supporting clinic operations, including schedule management, treatment setup, patient monitoring, and safe discontinuation of care. Recognized for precepting new teammates, leading patient and staff training, and contributing to efficient daily workflow through strong organization, communication, and attention to patient needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita North Arlington
Arlington, TX
10.2015 - 09.2026
- Performed cannulation and buttonhole access with skilled technique.
- Initiated and concluded patient treatments.
- Educated patients on the importance of keeping scheduled treatments.
- Managed weekly patient schedules.
- Trained new trainees and hires to support team competency and service quality.
- Supported monthly peritoneal dialysis clinic by obtaining blood pressures, patient weights, and temperatures, then entering data for RN and doctor review.
- Completed Preceptor University in 2016, ranked among 13 PCTs nationwide, and was selected for DaVita's first PCT Round Table in 2017.
- Earned Accountability Award in 2019 and Above and Beyond Award in 2025 for commitment to patient care.
- Prepared granular acid and bicarbonate solutions.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita- East Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
09.2011 - 09.2015
- Opened and closed clinic as needed.
- Started and stopped patient treatments while monitoring vital signs throughout treatment.
- Trained new teammates after hiring.
- Provided cannulation and buttonhole access training for teammates.
- Managed clinic safety protocols and led teammate and patient training on the cut-and-clamp method and clinic evacuation procedures.
- Received training in Granuflo preparation.
- Attended DaVita Academy in 2015 with group activities and morale-building activities.
- Completed 8-week leadership program at DaVita from August 2015 to September 2015.
- Assisted with job interviews when requested.
- Configured and managed dialysis machines according to treatment protocols.
- Prepared, disinfected, and maintained dialysis equipment according to DaVita standards for compliance and patient safety.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
Fort Worth, TX
01.2008 - 06.2011
- - Helped with clinic opening and closing tasks, including preparing granufla acid and bicarb.
- - Managed start, stop, and monitoring of patient treatments throughout full treatment sessions.
- - Checked vascular access sites before and during treatment, reinforced attendance for full treatments, and trained newly hired PCTs to support patient care.
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
San Antonio, TX
12.2004 - 12.2007
- Supported clinic opening and closing procedures to help maintain smooth transitions for staff and patients.
- Helped start and stop patient treatments.
- Observed patients throughout treatment sessions.
- Educated patients on the importance of consistent attendance and completing full treatment plan.
- Led training sessions for new hires to build understanding of clinic procedures and improve team readiness.
- Led training sessions for new hires as needed to support clinic procedure knowledge.
- Monitored vital signs and patient status during Fresenius Medical Care dialysis treatments.
- Prepared dialysis machines and primed extracorporeal circuits for patient sessions.
- Cleaned treatment stations and sanitized equipment between Fresenius Medical Care patients.
Education
Pre-nursing curriculum -
Mt. SanAntonio College
Pomona, CA12-2002
Medical Assistant classes -
Bryman College
Anaheim, CA10-1994
General education courses -
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA12-1993
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Patient intake management
- Training new hires
- Customer satisfaction
- Communication skills
- Works well in a team environment
- Organized and punctual
- Patient monitoring
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita North Arlington
10.2015 - 09.2026
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita- East Los Angeles
09.2011 - 09.2015
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2008 - 06.2011
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
12.2004 - 12.2007
Pre-nursing curriculum -
Mt. SanAntonio College
Medical Assistant classes -
Bryman College
General education courses -
Fullerton College