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Marlene Morales

Arizona City,AZ

Summary

Compassionate Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician with demonstrated ability to complete tasks efficiently and enhance patient comfort during treatment. Possess specialized skills in machine setup, operation safety protocols, and patient monitoring. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal support for patients and collaboration with healthcare professionals. BLS certified

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1984
1984
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Gila River healthcare
Sacaton, Arizona
04.2022 - Current
  • Monitored patients' vital signs during hemodialysis treatments.
  • Prepared and maintained dialysis machines and equipment for procedures.
  • Educated patients on dialysis procedures and aftercare instructions.
  • Monitored patient vital signs during hemodialysis treatments.
  • Prepared and maintained dialysis machines for optimal performance.
  • Assisted patients with connection and disconnection from dialysis equipment.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
  • Ensured compliance with safety and infection control protocols.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
  • Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
  • Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
  • Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

US Renal Care
Mesa, AZ
04.2020 - 04.2022
  • Monitored patients' vital signs during hemodialysis treatments.
  • Prepared and maintained dialysis machines and equipment for procedures.
  • Educated patients on dialysis procedures and aftercare instructions.

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Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Fresenius Medical Care NA
Casa Grande, Arizona
02.2007 - 04.2020
  • Monitored patients' vital signs during hemodialysis treatments.
  • Prepared and maintained dialysis machines and equipment for procedures.
  • Educated patients on dialysis procedures and aftercare instructions.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting machine malfunctions during treatments.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure patient safety and comfort.
  • Documented patient treatment records accurately and timely in electronic systems.
  • Followed infection control protocols to maintain a sterile environment.
  • Provided emotional support to patients undergoing dialysis sessions.
  • Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
  • Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
  • Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
  • 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.
  • Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.

Education

Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, Az
01.2002 - 09.2002

Patchogue Medford High School
Medford, Ny

Skills

  • Dialysis machine operation
  • Patient education
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Infection control protocols
  • Electronic health records
  • Healthcare teamwork
  • Compliance standards
  • Troubleshooting procedures
  • Attention to detail
  • Emotional support
  • Time management
  • Sample collection
  • Adaptable to change
  • Needle insertion
  • Vascular Access care
  • Medication administration
  • Venipuncture techniques
  • Blood sample collection
  • Venipuncture

Certification

  • CCHT certified since 2007 thru The Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission

Timeline

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Gila River healthcare
04.2022 - Current

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

US Renal Care
04.2020 - 04.2022

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Fresenius Medical Care NA
02.2007 - 04.2020

Pima Medical Institute
01.2002 - 09.2002

Patchogue Medford High School