Patrick Joseph
Centereach,NY
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Regency Dialysis Center
01.2023 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency with thorough machine maintenance, troubleshooting issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
Medical Assistant
Jerry Uduevbo.M.D.P.C
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
Truck Driver
Self-employed
02.2010 - 03.2017
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Education
High School Diploma -
AIM/ICC
30 Galesi Dr Suite 103&104, Wayne,NJ 0747001.2021
Skills
- Hemodialysis Procedures
- Infection control standards
- Patient Education
- Patient Care
- Dialysis treatment
- Infection control protocols
- Blood sample collection
- Measuring vital signs
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA
- Aseptic Techniques
- Patient Relations
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Rule Enforcement
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Care Technician (PCT)
- Sterilization techniques
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Regency Dialysis Center
01.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Jerry Uduevbo.M.D.P.C
03.2018 - 12.2019
Truck Driver
Self-employed
02.2010 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
AIM/ICC