Takzah Turner
New York,NY
Summary
Compassionate hemodialysis patient care technician about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Hardworking Patient Care Technician with proven hands-on experience in clinical and laboratory healthcare settings. Skilled in patient support, dialysis procedures, medical documentation, and electronic health records. Strong understanding of infection control, safety protocols, and patient monitoring. Known for being dependable, adaptable, and able to work efficiently in fast-paced environments both independently and as part of a healthcare team
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
New York
05.2023 - Current
- Provide direct patient care during dialysis treatments, ensuring comfort and safety throughout procedures
- Assemble, inspect, and maintain dialysis machines in compliance with safety standards
- Monitor patient vital signs and respond to alarms or emergencies as needed
- Record patient data, treatment details, and clinical observations in electronic health records
- Mix dialysate according to physician prescriptions
- Monitor fluid balance and anticoagulant levels during treatment
- Report patient conditions, concerns, and changes to nursing staff
- Maintain infection control protocols and sterilization of equipment
- Educate patients on pre- and post-treatment care
- Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
Lead Medical Scribe
Citymd Urgent Care
New York, my
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Documented patient encounters in real-time using Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Assisted physicians with medical charting, procedures, and clinical documentation
- Coordinated diagnostic testing and specialist referrals
- Managed 2–4 patients per hour in a fast-paced urgent care environment
- Communicated with patients, pharmacies, and providers under physician direction
- Assisted in training new scribe staff
- Drew blood, labeled specimens, and ensured proper handling and transport
- Maintained clean and professional clinical environment
Lead Shift Specimen Accessioner
LabQ Diagnostics LLC
Brooklyn, New York
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Prepared and processed laboratory specimens for testing and analysis
- Verified patient and specimen information for accuracy and compliance
- Centrifuged, labeled, and routed specimens for testing
- Maintained laboratory cleanliness and safety standards
- Documented and resolved specimen discrepancies
- Assisted phlebotomists and clinical staff with specimen requirements and workflows
Medical Technician
Rapid nyc
Brooklyn, Ny
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Collected and processed blood, urine, and tissue samples
- Performed venipuncture and ensured proper sample quality and labeling
- Recorded patient data and maintained accurate medical documentation
- Assisted physicians and healthcare teams with diagnostic support
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to clinical staff
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control protocols
Lead Specimen Accessioner
Acutis Diagnostics Inc
Hicksville, New York
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Processed and prepared laboratory specimens for analysis
- Entered and verified patient and specimen data in laboratory systems
- Maintained accurate labeling, tracking, and documentation of specimens
- Ensured compliance with laboratory quality control standards
- Assisted in resolving specimen issues and discrepancies
- Maintained sterile and organized laboratory environment
- Prepared and processed laboratory specimens for testing and analysis
- Verified patient and specimen information for accuracy and compliance
- Centrifuged, labeled, and routed specimens for testing
- Maintained laboratory cleanliness and safety standards
- Documented and resolved specimen discrepancies
- Assisted phlebotomists and clinical staff with specimen requirements and workflows
Education
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
CAHE Center For Allied Health Education
Brooklyn, Ny 01.2026 - 05.2026
Freeport High School
Freeport, NYSkills
- SKILLS
- Shift Management
- Patient Care & Assessment
- Vital Signs Collection & Monitoring
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Clinical Documentation
- Infection Control Standards
- Dialysis Machine Operation
- Medical Device Handling
- Phlebotomy & Blood Draws
- Laboratory Processing & Specimen Handling
- Data Entry & Recordkeeping
- Insurance Verification
- Medical Billing Basics
- Time Management
- Leadership & Supervising Experience
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Strong Communication & Phone Etiquette
- Clinical Trials Support
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
Certification
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
Timeline
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
CAHE Center For Allied Health Education
01.2026 - 05.2026
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
05.2023 - Current
Lead Medical Scribe
Citymd Urgent Care
10.2022 - 05.2023
Lead Shift Specimen Accessioner
LabQ Diagnostics LLC
03.2021 - 10.2022
Medical Technician
Rapid nyc
01.2020 - 02.2021
Lead Specimen Accessioner
Acutis Diagnostics Inc
12.2018 - 01.2021
Freeport High School