Richard Von Baloy
Rowland Heights,Ca
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
St. Joseph Satellite Health Care
Santa Ana, California
01.2019 - Current
- Sets up and operates hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure: Attaches dialyzer and tubing to machine to assemble for use.
- Mixes dialysate, according to formula.
- Primes dialyzer with saline or heparinized solution to prepare machine for use.
- Pre-assessment COVID 19 before entry treatment area.
- Transports patient to dialysis room and positions patient on lounge chair at hemodialysis machine.
- Takes and records patient's pre-dialysis weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
- Explains dialysis procedure and operation of hemodialysis machine to patient before treatment to allay anxieties.
- Clean area of access, using antiseptic solution.
- Connects hemodialysis machine to access in patient’s forearm or catheter site to start blood circulating through dialyzer
- Inspects equipment settings, including pressures, conductivity, and temperature to ensure conformance to safety standards.
- Starts blood flow pump at prescribed rate.
- Inspects venous and arterial pressures as registered on equipment to ensure pressures are within established limits.
- Calculates fluid removal or replacement to be achieved during dialysis procedure.
- Monitors patient for adverse reaction and hemodialysis machine for malfunction.
- Takes and records patient's post dialysis weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
FRESENIUS KIDNEY CARE
Orange, California
01.2005 - 10.2022
- Please see above job experience
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
St. Joseph Hospital Renal Center
Santa Ana, California
01.2014 - 01.2019
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita Brea Dialysis Center
Brea, California
01.2005 - 01.2014
- Please see job experience
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
QUALITY DIALYSIS CENTER
San Gabriel, CA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Please see above job experience
Education
Certified Hemodialysis Technician - undefined
Dialysis Training Institute, LLC
La Palma, California01.2005
Associate - Hotel and Restaurant Management
University of Manila
Manila, Philippines01.1995
Secondary Education - undefined
Torres High School
Manila, Philippines01.1989
Skills
Blood pressure monitoring
Vascular Access management
Dialysis treatment
Measuring vital signs
Patient care
Direct patient care
Critical thinking
Venipuncture techniques
Team collaboration
HIPAA compliance
Teamwork orientation
Adaptable to change
Patient education
Fluid management
Documentation accuracy
Infection control standards
Biohazardous waste disposal
Anemia management
HIPAA
Patient care coordination
Medical terminology
Patient records administration
Phlebotomy
Aseptic techniques
Patient relations
Equipment maintenance
Electrolyte balance maintenance
Patient relationship management
Records management
Patient health education
Patient Education Abilities
EMR
Emergency response preparedness
Continuous quality improvement
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Advanced nephrology proficiency
Advanced nephrology knowledge
Dialysis equipment operation
Maintaining dialysis equipment
Vital statistics
Infection control procedures
Compliance with regulatory guidelines
Hemodialysis treatment
Water treatment systems
Hemodialysis procedure planning
Diagnostic troubleshooting
Disposing of biohazardous waste
Blood sample collection
Patient observation
Specimen handling
Infection control protocols
Medication administration
Emergency response
Rule enforcement
Continuing education
Safety monitoring
Family education
Condition assessment
Treatment documentation
Alarm response
Nursing care
Patient data management
Machinery configuration
Acute hemodialysis treatment
Strong work ethic
Teamwork
Customer service
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Multitasking Abilities
Multitasking
Reliability
Problem-solving abilities
Attention to detail
Excellent communication
CPR certification
Active listening
Organizational skills
Patient safety
Effective communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Punctual and dependable
Decision-making
Self-driven and motivated
Equipment safety
Certified in CPR/AED
Electronic health records
Recordkeeping and documentation
Patient monitoring
Relationship building
Nutrition counseling
Sterilization techniques
Patient assessments
Feeding assistance
Team building
Patient positioning
Task prioritization
Specimen collection
Certification
- Hemodialysis Dialysis Technician State Of California #00017144 Expire; 10/08/2023
- The Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician Valid through; 10/31/2021
- Basic Life Support American Heart Association BLS-CPR Expire; 04/2021
Timeline
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
St. Joseph Satellite Health Care
01.2019 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
St. Joseph Hospital Renal Center
01.2014 - 01.2019
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
QUALITY DIALYSIS CENTER
01.2010 - 01.2012
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
FRESENIUS KIDNEY CARE
01.2005 - 10.2022
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita Brea Dialysis Center
01.2005 - 01.2014
Certified Hemodialysis Technician - undefined
Dialysis Training Institute, LLC
Associate - Hotel and Restaurant Management
University of Manila
Secondary Education - undefined
Torres High School