Willie E. Brown
Fairburn,Georgia
Summary
Seeking a position as a patient care technician, which will utilize my skills in hemodialysis, to help your company increase its level of high achievement and maintain its standing within the industry. Professional Certified Hemodialysis Technician with 30 years working in high-volume dialysis centers in a busy urban location. Caring and supportive clinician committed to providing quality service to patients and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in dialysis. 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
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CCHT-A
Davita Southwest
10.2012 - 12.2022
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, and grafts.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or changes in condition and reported emergencies to attend nurses.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, rooms, and equipment.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns before starting dialysis.
- Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Provided in-patient care for 4 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing a clean, safe, and comfortable treatment environment.
- Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients before treatment to ease anxieties.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
Patient Care Technician
Southern Crescent Davita
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Cannulation, initiation
- Monitoring and termination of dialysis
- Quality checks on auxiliary equipment
- Checking the RO water for AAMI standards
- Regional preceptor
- Training of staff and new employees of the region.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Patient Car Technician
Forest Park Dialysis Davita
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Cannulation, initiation.
- Monitoring and termination of dialysis
- Quality Training of staff and new employees of the region.
- Reinforced patient and caregiver education to enhance understanding of disease and prescribed treatment protocols
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness
- Disinfected dialysis station, equipment, and chairs after completion of each patient treatment
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment
- Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters.
Patient Car Technician
P.M.G. Dialysis Center
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Cannulation, initiation
- Monitoring and termination of dialysis
- Quality checks on auxiliary equipment
- Checking the RO water for AAMI standards
- Monthly disinfection of water system Regional preceptor.
Patient Car Technician
More House Dialysis Center
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Cannulation, initiation
- Monitoring and termination of dialysis
- Quality checks on auxiliary equipment
- Checking the RO water for AAMI standards.
Patient Care Technician
Piedmont Dialysis Center
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Cannulation, initiation
- Monitoring and termination of dialysis
- Quality checks on auxiliary equipment
- Checking the RO water for AAMI standards
- Collect the labs and spun them
- Reuse and machine repair Fen
- Model 2008 E
Patient Car Technician
Ren Dialysis Center
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Cannulation, initiation
- Monitoring and termination of dialysis
- Quality checks on auxiliary equipment
- Checking the RO water for AAMI standards
- Preceptor of new employees
Patient Car Technician
Southwest Atlanta Dialysis Center
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Cannulation, initiation
- Monitoring and termination of dialysis
- Quality checks on auxiliary equipment
- Checking the RO water for AAMI standards.
Preceptor
Army Med
01.1978 - 01.1983
- Qualification Machine repair on fen
- Model 2008 E, Bone Management
- Water classes
Education
In Nephrology / Renal Technician -
Certificate of Completion in Nephrology Technology - undefined
Extracurricular C-Net Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission for CCHT A - undefined
I stop work for personal reason, did some part time work with my
brother-in-law in constrution
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician Advanced - Nerpnology
05.1988
A.A.S - Nephrology /Renal Technology
1988
Skills
- Excellent Cannulation
- Educator
- Preceptor
- Kidney Smart
- Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
Accomplishments
- Member Of VASA
- NANT
Affiliations
Languages English
Certification
- CHT - Certified Hemodialysis Technologist
- CCHT-A
Timeline
CCHT-A - Davita Southwest
10.2012 - 12.2022
Patient Care Technician - Southern Crescent Davita
01.2005 - 01.2012
Patient Car Technician - Forest Park Dialysis Davita
01.2001 - 01.2005
Patient Car Technician - P.M.G. Dialysis Center
01.1997 - 01.2001
Patient Car Technician - More House Dialysis Center
01.1995 - 01.1997
Patient Care Technician - Piedmont Dialysis Center
01.1992 - 01.1995
Patient Car Technician - Ren Dialysis Center
01.1989 - 01.1992
Patient Car Technician - Southwest Atlanta Dialysis Center
01.1988 - 01.1990
Preceptor - Army Med
01.1978 - 01.1983
- In Nephrology / Renal Technician,
- Certificate of Completion in Nephrology Technology,
- Extracurricular C-Net Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission for CCHT A,
Malcolm X College - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician Advanced, Nerpnology
Malcolm X College - A.A.S, Nephrology /Renal Technology
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