Michelle Kamps

Dialysis Patient Care Technician II

Fresenius Medical Center

Oconto Falls, WI

03.2022 - Current

Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, fluid intake and output, and other pertinent data.
Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
Administered medications as prescribed by the overseeing physician during dialysis sessions.
Responded to and managed emergency situations during dialysis treatments.
Assisted patients in understanding the dialysis process and answering their questions.
Responded promptly to emergency situations involving medical distress or injury.
Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
Set up and operated dialysis machines to provide patient care.
Trained new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care procedures.
Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols and infection control measures.
Calibrated dialysis machines according to established protocols prior to use.
Provided guidance and instruction regarding self-care techniques for home management of chronic conditions.
Provided emotional support to patients undergoing dialysis treatments.
Received verbal orders from physicians for changes in patient care plans or special treatments as needed.
Collected blood samples from patients for laboratory analysis.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
Helped maintain a clean environment throughout the facility by wiping down surfaces between patient visits.
Documented all patient information accurately in their medical records.
Coordinated scheduling of patient appointments to optimize clinic workflow.
Assessed patient response to prescribed therapies and reported any changes in condition to physicians or nurses.
Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to enhance patient care.
Participated in continuous education to stay updated on dialysis technology advancements.
Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
Managed inventory of dialysis supplies and reordered as necessary.
Conducted research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
Answered questions posed by patients regarding their treatment plan or general health concerns.
Ensured that all safety guidelines were followed while providing treatment to patients.
Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.