Sarah Newton
Cincinnati
Summary
Dedicated Dialysis Technician with proven skills in patient education, infection control, and hemodialysis procedures. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and safety through meticulous care and effective communication.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Cincinnati Home Dialysis
Cincinnati, OH
2026 - Current
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and patient comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and adjusted treatment parameters to optimize patient outcomes during sessions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans based on patient needs and preferences.
- Maintained and sanitized dialysis equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
Dialysis Technician
Dialyze Direct
Cincinnati, OH
01.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on home dialysis processes, enhancing understanding and promoting self-management skills.
- Assisted in the training of new staff on operational procedures and best practices in dialysis care.
- Identified potential complications during treatment, promptly notifying medical personnel for intervention when necessary.
- Contributed to quality assurance initiatives, refining protocols to improve overall service delivery efficiency.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius
Cincinnati, OH
2001 - 2026
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
Batavia, OH
2011 - 2022
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Promoted health education among patients, offering guidance on dietary restrictions and self-care strategies related to kidney disease management.
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
Dialysis Technician
DCI
Cincinnati, OH
2009 - 2012
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate support and addressing concerns throughout the dialysis process.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius
Cincinnati, OH
2001 - 2009
- Contributed to staff development by sharing expertise in dialysis processes during team meetings and training sessions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various types of dialysis equipment, quickly adapting to new technologies as they were introduced.
- Assisted physicians in evaluating patients'' dialysis needs, effectively communicating pertinent information regarding treatment progress.
- Exceeded quality assurance standards by consistently adhering to established protocols and following best practices in dialysis care provision.
Education
High School Diploma -
Norwood High School
Norwood, OH06-2001
Skills
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Patient education
- Infection control standards
- Patient care
- Dialysis treatment
- Vascular Access management
- Equipment maintenance
- Patient care techniques
- Infection control protocols
- Fluid management
- Patient observation
- Safety monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Documentation accuracy
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Dialyze Direct
01.2023 - Current
Dialysis Technician
Cincinnati Home Dialysis
2026 - Current
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius
2001 - 2026
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
2011 - 2022
Dialysis Technician
DCI
2009 - 2012
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius
2001 - 2009
High School Diploma -
Norwood High School