Paul Mirabal
Belen,NEW MEXICO
Summary
Knowledgeable Dialysis Technician with 33 years of hands-on experience in hemodialysis, nephrology care and end-stage renal failure treatment. Well-versed in all elements of dialysis, including initiating and terminating treatment, educating patients and maintaining highest standards of sanitation and safety.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
VA Medical Center
02.2000 - Current
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Made emergency visits to resolve equipment problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rio Grande High School
Albuquerque, NM12.1985
Skills
- Operational Standards/Procedures
- Patient Records Administration
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Machine Operations
- Acute Hemodialysis Treatment
- Hospital and Emergency Care
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
VA Medical Center
02.2000 - Current
High School Diploma -
Rio Grande High School
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