Ricki Lufrano
Mokena, IL,IL
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician adept in managing heavy daily patient volume,including telephone triage, appointment scheduling and patient referral. Proficient in documentation and record maintenance. Dedicated to patient confidentiality. Experienced in helping clinical and surgical professionals diagnose and treat chronic and acute patient concerns. Well-organized and level-headed in both routine and emergency situations. Competent in using and monitoring equipment, updating records and comforting patients during difficult times.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Dialysis Care Center
Oak Lawn, IL
02.2018 - 12.2022
- Instructed patients in use of assistive equipment.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
- Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Updated knowledge of current trends in nephrology through continuing education courses.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives within the facility's dialysis unit.
- Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
- Restocked supplies needed for dialysis procedures in an organized manner.
- Created databases to store electronic data.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper diet, medications, and other lifestyle modifications related to their renal failure.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
Blue Island, IL
02.2005 - 12.2021
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Updated knowledge of current trends in nephrology through continuing education courses.
- Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while performing duties in the dialysis unit.
- Calculated numerical data for medical activities.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Instructed patients on proper diet, medications, and other lifestyle modifications related to their renal failure.
- Maintained accurate records of patients' medical history and treatment plans in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Provided emotional support for patients dealing with chronic illness or end-stage renal disease.
Dialysis Technician
Dialyze Direct
Bloomingdale, IL
11.2021 - present
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
- Administered medications as ordered by a physician before and and or after dialysis treatments.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
- Updated knowledge of current trends in nephrology through continuing education courses.
- Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives within the facility's dialysis unit.
- Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
- Restocked supplies needed for dialysis procedures in an organized manner.
- Created databases to store electronic data.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while performing duties in the dialysis unit.
- Calculated numerical data for medical activities.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05-1994
Skills
- Alarm Response
- HIPAA
- Patient Records Administration
- Patient Education
- Condition Assessment
- Patient Relationship Management
- Patient Observation
- Patient Care
- Patient Relations
- Advanced Nephrology Knowledge
- Maintaining Dialysis Equipment
- Family Education
- Compliance With Regulatory Guidelines
- Infection Control Standards
- Aseptic Techniques
- Patient Health Education
- Safety Monitoring
- Rule Enforcement
- Vital Statistics
- Records Management
Certification
CCHT Certified
BLS Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Dialyze Direct
11.2021 - present
Dialysis Technician
Dialysis Care Center
02.2018 - 12.2022
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
02.2005 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - General Studies
Community College of The Air Force