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Sandra Byers

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Summary

Dedicated Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician with extensive experience at Fresenius, skilled in dialysis treatment and patient monitoring. Proven ability to educate patients and families, ensuring comfort and understanding during procedures. Proficient in water treatment systems and committed to maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations while delivering compassionate, direct patient care.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Fresenius
08.2012 - Current
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
  • Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
  • Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
  • Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
  • Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.

Certified Hemodialysis Technician

Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital
08.1999 - 08.2012
  • Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
  • Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
  • Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
  • Provided in-patient care for 12 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe, and comfortable treatment environment.
  • Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
  • Advised patients and families on health topics pertinent to care and treatment.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

BI-SMART
04.1993 - 07.1999
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
  • Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
  • Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
  • Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
  • Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
  • Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Partnered with representatives from different carriers to arrange materials shipments.
  • Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
  • Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.

Education

Basic High School Curriculum

Wahtonka High School
The Dalles, OR

Skills

  • Patient scheduling
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Patient monitoring
  • Water treatment systems
  • Healthcare regulations
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Blood sample collection
  • Venipuncture
  • Dialysis treatment
  • Biohazardous waste disposal
  • Alarm response
  • Dialysis equipment operation
  • Treatment documentation
  • Direct patient care
  • Family education

Certification

  • CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
  • BLS License - current

Timeline

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Fresenius
08.2012 - Current

Certified Hemodialysis Technician

Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital
08.1999 - 08.2012

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

BI-SMART
04.1993 - 07.1999

Basic High School Curriculum

Wahtonka High School

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