Michael Casanova
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician III
Melissa,TX
Summary
Highly skilled Patient Care Technician III with more 19 years' practical experience in an assisted living environment. Established in assessment, counseling, consulting on medications and treatment, lab work, documentation and administrating treatment. Proven leader and skilled in training new hires and cross-training staff.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician III
Davita Renal Care
05.2004 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills while assisting other technicians during busy shifts for optimal patient care delivery.
- Promoted continuity of care by documenting detailed treatment records in electronic health systems for easy access by all healthcare providers involved in the patient''s care plan.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility when faced with unexpected challenges during a shift, using critical thinking skills to find effective solutions that maintained high-quality patient care standards.
- Improved clinic workflow by maintaining clean and organized workstations, minimizing downtime between patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and attentive listening to their concerns or questions regarding treatment plans.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Assisted in the training and onboarding of new technicians, sharing valuable knowledge from personal experience to help them quickly become proficient contributors within the clinic team.
- Promoted overall clinic success by contributing ideas during staff meetings for process improvements or ways to enhance patient experience while receiving care at our facility.
- Maintained compliance with state regulations governing clinical practice, adhering to organizational policies and procedures at all times during service provision.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
Education
Completed Dialysis Training Program - 102 Hours
BOCES Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education
Nassau, NY05.2003
Skills
Lead PCT 3
Certified Rise Preceptor
Certified Expert Cannulator
Certified Master Mixiology
Certified Basic Life Support
Hands-on clinical instruction
Perform EKG
Proficient in MS Word, Excel & Power Point
Proficient in Networking & Security System
Time management
Oral and written communication
Strong clinical judgement
Strong medical ethics
Detail - oriented
Accomplishments
- Completed advanced training in DSS Leadership Program
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician III
Davita Renal Care
05.2004 - Current
Completed Dialysis Training Program - 102 Hours
BOCES Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
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