Ricardo Hunte
Leonia,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and motivated professional with a Bachelor's degree in management. Highly skilled CCHT with ten years in dialysis treatment field. Efficient, compassionate PCT with extensive dialysis treatment and supervisory skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hemodialysis Technician
Advent Dialysis Center
12.2023 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Hemodialysis Technician
BRSPDC
08.2020 - 11.2023
- Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Participated in technical and clinical competency reviews to maintain dialysis treatment skill level.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters.
- Followed prescribed infection control protocols and wore personal protective equipment to minimize contamination risk.
Senior Hemodialysis Technician
Queens Dialysis At The Pavilion
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
- Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
- Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Followed prescribed infection control protocols and wore personal protective equipment to minimize contamination risk.
- Assisted with dialysis technician orientation and training to promote high standard of patient care.
Hemodialysis Chief Technician
Genesis Renal Care
02.2016 - 05.2019
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
- Mentored junior technicians in maintenance, repair and reporting duties.
- Scheduled maintenance and repair tasks in alignment with production deadlines to reduce bottlenecks.
- Tracked and recorded parts and labor costs related to each service call.
- Drafted preventive maintenance schedule to support equipment longevity.
- Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
Hemodialysis Technician
Atlantic Dialysis Management Services LLC
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Participated in technical and clinical competency reviews to maintain dialysis treatment skill level.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters.
- Followed prescribed infection control protocols and wore personal protective equipment to minimize contamination risk.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Science
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08.2023
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ09.2020
Skills
- Advanced Nephrology Proficiency
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Dialysis Treatment
- Condition Assessment
- Records Management
- Patient Education
- Infection Control Standards
- Blood Sample Collection
- Patient Records Administration
- Treatment Documentation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Workforce Management
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- CPR. - AHA Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Hemodialysis Technician
Advent Dialysis Center
12.2023 - Current
Hemodialysis Technician
BRSPDC
08.2020 - 11.2023
Senior Hemodialysis Technician
Queens Dialysis At The Pavilion
08.2016 - 08.2020
Hemodialysis Chief Technician
Genesis Renal Care
02.2016 - 05.2019
Hemodialysis Technician
Atlantic Dialysis Management Services LLC
08.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Management Science
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- CPR. - AHA Certification
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