Nicholas Strouth
Topeka,KS
Summary
Well-rounded professional with strong background researching various topics many years. Highly communicative and self-motivated.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales /Sales Broker
Intregity Gun
Topeka, Kansas
11.2025 - Current
- Facilitated customer interactions to understand their firearm needs and preferences.
- Assisted in coordinating inventory management for a wide range of firearms.
- Provided product demonstrations to educate customers on firearm features and safety.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to foster repeat business opportunities.
Service Technician
Jetz Service Co.
Topeka, KS
12.2024 - 10.2025
- Inspected and diagnosed equipment for maintenance issues and repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to complete service requests efficiently.
- Utilized hand tools and diagnostic equipment to perform repairs.
- Operated washing machines to ensure cleanliness of all items.
- Maintained equipment by performing routine cleaning and inspections.
- Monitored wash cycles to ensure proper timing and settings were used.
- Reported any equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs promptly.
- Drained, cleaned and refilled machines or tanks using cleaning solutions or water.
- Monitored machine operations to detect malfunctions or errors in performance.
- Maintained sanitation levels for work station to reduce spread of bacteria.
- Operated or tended machines to wash and remove impurities from items.
- Conducted routine inspections on washer machines in order to identify potential hazards or safety risks.
- Repaired minor problems such as broken hoses or faulty wiring.
- Measured, weighed or mixed cleaning solutions using measuring tanks or suction tubes.
- Set controls to regulate temperature and length of cycles.
- Followed up with customers after servicing their units in order to ensure satisfaction with results obtained.
- Maintained accurate inventory of all spare parts and supplies used in repair work.
- Verified accuracy of invoices before submitting them for payment processing.
Biomedical Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
Sanborn, TX
05.2022 - 11.2024
- Installed and maintained dialysis machines following safety protocols.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment functionality and compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively.
- Participated in quality control assessments to uphold service standards.
- Assisted in inventory management of medical supplies and equipment parts.
- Trained new technicians on operational procedures and equipment handling.
- Documented service records and maintenance schedules for regulatory compliance.
- Troubleshot technical problems, malfunctions, or faults with medical equipment and devices.
- Recommended upgrades or modifications that could improve functionality or efficiency in existing biomedicine systems.
- Analyzed data collected from tests performed on various pieces of biomedicine technology.
- Reviewed literature from manufacturers to stay up-to-date on emerging technologies in the field.
- Developed protocols for testing new models of biomedical equipment before they are put into service.
- Conducted safety inspections on all hospital-owned medical equipment and devices.
- Identified possible causes for instrument failure using advanced diagnostic tools.
- Monitored performance levels of existing biomedical systems to ensure optimal functioning.
- Repaired defective components within complex electronic assemblies such as circuit boards.
- Calibrated a variety of different types of biomedical instruments as needed.
- Provided technical support to clinical staff regarding operation of medical equipment and devices.
- Ordered spare parts for repair work on biomedical instruments when necessary.
- Performed preventative maintenance on biomedical equipment and devices.
- Assisted in the installation of medical equipment and devices.
- Maintained inventory logs of medical supplies and parts used for repairs.
- Provided training sessions to clinical staff on the proper use of newly installed medical instruments.
- Responded promptly to emergency repair requests from clinical teams.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
US Renal
San Antonio, Texas
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Monitored patients' vital signs during dialysis treatments and reported changes.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient hygiene and comfort needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in the treatment area.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and aftercare instructions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.
- Observed infection control policies when providing care for infectious diseases.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care and progress in an electronic health record system.
- Performed clerical tasks such as scheduling appointments or updating medical charts.
- 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.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- 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.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Conducted pre- and post-treatment assessments of patients, including vital sign monitoring.
- Assisted in the development of quality improvement initiatives for dialysis services.
- Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Documented all patient information accurately in their medical records.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Trained new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care procedures.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita
San Antonio, Texas
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Monitored patients' vital signs during dialysis treatments and reported changes.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient hygiene and comfort needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in the treatment area.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and aftercare instructions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Performed clerical tasks such as scheduling appointments or updating medical charts.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care and progress in an electronic health record system.
- Provided direct patient care, including vital signs, wound care and catheterizations.
- Assisted nursing staff with admission, transfer, discharge procedures for patients.
- Maintained a clean environment in patient rooms according to hospital protocols.
- Adhered to all safety regulations while providing quality care to patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and questions.
- Provided support in managing supplies and equipment for treatments.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita
Topeka, Kansas
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Monitored patients' vital signs during dialysis treatments and reported changes.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient hygiene and comfort needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in the treatment area.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and aftercare instructions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Adhered to all safety regulations while providing quality care to patients.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Maintained a clean environment in patient rooms according to hospital protocols.
- Assisted nursing staff with admission, transfer, discharge procedures for patients.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and EKGs.
- 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.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- 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.
- Managed inventory of dialysis supplies and reordered as necessary.
- Responded to and managed emergency situations during dialysis treatments.
- Conducted water treatment analysis to ensure purity for dialysis procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to enhance patient care.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the overseeing physician during dialysis sessions.
- Coordinated scheduling of patient appointments to optimize clinic workflow.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
- Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
- Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
- Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
- Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
- Instructed patients in use of assistive equipment.
Education
Phlebotomist - Plebotomy
Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka , KS 05.2016 - 07.2016
Silver Lake Jr Sr Highschool
Silver Lake, KSSkills
- Customer relationship management
- Product knowledge
- Firearm safety education
- Equipment maintenance
- Sales techniques
- Inventory coordination
- Inventory management
- Preventative maintenance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Safety compliance
- Equipment repair
- Technical documentation
- Time management
- Quality control
- Service coordination
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
Aqua RO class
Isopure trained
Fresenius T & bluestar trained
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales /Sales Broker
Intregity Gun
11.2025 - Current
Service Technician
Jetz Service Co.
12.2024 - 10.2025
Biomedical Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
05.2022 - 11.2024
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
US Renal
05.2021 - 04.2022
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita
06.2017 - 05.2021
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita
08.2016 - 06.2017
Phlebotomist - Plebotomy
Washburn Institute of Technology
05.2016 - 07.2016
Silver Lake Jr Sr Highschool