Certified Dialysis Technician experienced working with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients providing quality, compassionate care. Professional educator and trainer on dialysis equipment, procedures and safety guidelines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Hemodialysis Technician
American Renal Associates
10.2018 - Current
Taking patient vital signs before and after treatment
Measuring, calculating and adjusting blood flow and fluid removal rates
Monitoring patients and equipment, responding to alarms, and adjusting treatment
Responding appropriately to dialysis-related emergencies.
Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Continental Dialysis
11.2017 - Current
Taking patient vital signs before and after treatment
Measuring, calculating and adjusting blood flow and fluid removal rates
Monitoring patients and equipment, responding to alarms, and adjusting treatment
Responding appropriately to dialysis-related emergencies.
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.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Davita
08.2015 - 10.2017
Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
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