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
Similar Profiles
Laura ShaffieLaura Shaffie
Interventional Radiologic Technologist at DAC Dialysis Access Center / Surgical CenterInterventional Radiologic Technologist at DAC Dialysis Access Center / Surgical Center
Abuon SchulzAbuon Schulz
Practicum Student (Second Placement) at DaVita Dialysis CenterPracticum Student (Second Placement) at DaVita Dialysis Center
Marre Grace OraraMarre Grace Orara
Cleaning supervisor at Diaverum Dialysis CenterCleaning supervisor at Diaverum Dialysis Center
Aidan EckAidan Eck
Cashier at Stop & ShopCashier at Stop & Shop
John HofmannJohn Hofmann
Security Supervisor at GardaWorldSecurity Supervisor at GardaWorld