PHAYDRA SAMPLE
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Desoto,TX
Summary
Experienced Dialysis Technician with 10+ years of experience providing outstanding care to patients in various stages of renal failure. Accomplished in building rapport with patients and explaining procedures to ease anxiety. Offering expert knowledge of hemodialysis treatment, unit operations and regulatory guidelines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
05.2022 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
- Provided in-patient care for 6 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.
- Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
University Of Vermont Medical Center
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care, CCHT
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Interacts and communicates effectively with patients and staff.
- Cannulates vascular accesses
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Troubleshoots dialysis machine alarms.
- Accurately prepare dialysis machines for treatment; disinfects machines at the end of the day.
Patient Care Advocate
AllianceRx Walgreens Prime Therapeutics
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided additional information and address questions.
- Worked experience with personal computer, e-mail and Microsoft Office programs.
- Participated in continued performance quality improvement.
- Identified critical needs with regard to customer service.
- Communicated with insurance companies to facilitate approval of medications.
- Interacted with patients in warm friendly manner showing respect and courteousness.
- Presented friendly, helpful and professional demeanor.
Patient
U S Renal Care, Care Technicia/CCHT
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Maintained annual competencies of technical skills.
- Demonstrated responsibility in adhering to posted work schedules.
- Followed cleaning, disinfecting and infection control policies.
- Obtained blood samples and culture specimens as ordered and performed routine tests.
- Cleaned dialysis machines and necessary equipment after each treatment.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance at work.
- Performed set up of hemodialysis equipment and initiates.
Fresenius Kidney Care, CCHT/PCT
11.2016 - 06.2019
- Trouble shooting dialysis machine alarms.
- Initiated, monitored, discontinued dialysis treatments.
- Stocked work area with supplies.
- Cannulated vascular access.
- Interacted with patients and staff effectively.
Certified Dialysis Technician
American Renal Associates
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Set up and tears down dialysis blood system for treatment process.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient and proprietary information.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
- Cleaned dialysis machines and necessary equipment after each treatment.
- Followed cleaning, disinfecting and infection control policies.
- 1105 Kittery Dr Desoto, TX, 75115 (469) 743-1569 PhaydraSample@Icloud.com
Liberty/ US Renal Care, CCHT/PCT
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Performed and ensured water treatment equipment disinfection following applicable policies and procedures
- Participated actively in staff meetings and assigned committees.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients with empathy and respect.
- Promoted infection control, equipment and environmental safety.
- Set up and tears down dialysis blood system for treatment process.
- Calculated patient's weight loss to reach dry weight.
Fresenius Kidney Care, PCT/CCHT
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Participated in orientation and instruction of professional and non-professional personnel.
- Maintained safe environment for patient and staff by following infection control procedures.
- Performed set up of hemodialysis equipment and initiates.
- Advised patients of monthly lab results and provided patient education.
- Interacted and communicated with patient family members.
- Set up and tears down dialysis blood system for treatment process.
- Promoted infection control, equipment and environmental safety.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant Certified Nursing Assistant -
CEDAR VALLEY COLLEGE
High School Diploma - undefined
GENTRY HIGH SCHOOL
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Parker University
Dallas, TX09.2024
Skills
- Patient Transport
- Machine Operations
- Pulse Oximetry
- Records Management
- Aseptic Techniques
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Infection Control Standards
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Team Collaboration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Care
- Dialysis Treatment
- Blood Sample Collection
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Regulatory Standards
- Safety Protocols
- Measuring Vital Signs
- Clerical Support
- Patient Monitoring
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
University Of Vermont Medical Center
09.2022 - 02.2023
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
05.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care, CCHT
04.2021 - 04.2022
Patient Care Advocate
AllianceRx Walgreens Prime Therapeutics
10.2020 - 04.2021
Patient
U S Renal Care, Care Technicia/CCHT
04.2019 - 12.2019
Certified Dialysis Technician
American Renal Associates
01.2018 - 04.2019
Fresenius Kidney Care, CCHT/PCT
11.2016 - 06.2019
Liberty/ US Renal Care, CCHT/PCT
06.2015 - 04.2016
Fresenius Kidney Care, PCT/CCHT
09.2013 - 06.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant Certified Nursing Assistant -
CEDAR VALLEY COLLEGE
High School Diploma - undefined
GENTRY HIGH SCHOOL
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Parker University
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