Dynamic Certified Dialysis Technician with extensive experience at Community Medical Centers - Fresno, specializing in expert cannulation and reverse osmosis systems to ensure safety compliance and quality control.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Dialysis Technician
Community Medical Centers -Fresno
Fresno, CA
09.2011 - Current
Member of Expert Cannulator team
Record and report patient's pre/post dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
Set-up equipment for dialysis and primeddialyzer in preparation for use
Monitor each patient closely during operate treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and report emergencies to attending nurses.
Conduct equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
Administer Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
Monitor each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and report emergencies to attending nurses.
Start and end reverse osmosis water systems and complete water quality monitoring tests.
Perform routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
Selma, CA
12.2009 - 11.2021
Monitored patient conditions closely during treatment, reporting changes promptly to nurses.
Administered prescribed Heparin, anesthetic, oxygen, and saline efficiently.
Performed safety checks on hemodialysis equipment to ensure compliance with standards.
Cleaned and disinfected all hemodialysis machines and treatment areas thoroughly.
Managed patient scheduling effectively to maximize resource use.
Conducted routine water quality tests for reverse osmosis systems.
Connected fistulas and grafts properly to prevent complications.
Measured pre- and post-dialysis vital statistics accurately.
Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, including the type of treatment received, duration of treatment and any other relevant information.
Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
Participated in training programs for new staff on operational procedures.
Trained new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kingsburg High School
Kingsburg, CA
Skills
Expert Cannulator
Expert in Reverse Osmosis water systems
Equipment Maintenance
Patient education
Diagnostic troubleshooting
Measuring vital signs
HIPAA
Biohazardous waste disposal
Infection control standards
Direct Patient Care
Dialysis treatment
Safety compliance
Quality control
Team collaboration
Accomplishments
Proud Veteran of the United States Armed Forces
Certification
Certified And licensed as a Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
Bls certificate updated
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Languages
Spanish is my first language Fluent in Spanish and English