Theresa Michael
Innovative Renal Care
Tarentum,PA
36
Years of experience
Reliable Certified Dialysis Technician
A certified patient care technician with over 30 years experience who demonstrates strong teamwork and adherence to safety standards. Experienced in dialysis treatments and infection control, ensuring high-quality patient care and accurate documentation for effective communication.
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- 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.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Maintained accurate medical records by diligently entering patient data and updating information as needed.
- Provided individualized care to patients, constantly monitoring their condition and reporting any changes to the nursing team.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient care areas, ensuring safety standards.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for efficient communication.
- Supported dialysis procedures by preparing equipment and ensuring compliance with protocols.
Education
Medical Assistant
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Catheter care
Isolation precautions
Blood glucose testing
Dialysis treatment
Measuring vital signs
Direct patient care
Patient education
Blood sample collection
Specimen collection
Documentation accuracy
Biohazardous waste disposal
Safety monitoring
Aseptic techniques
Treatment documentation
Hemodialysis treatment
Dialysis equipment operation
Strong work ethic
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Time management
Reliability
Punctual and dependable
Certified in CPR/AED
Electronic health records
Infection control standards
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Innovative Renal Care
2003 - CurrentRead More
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Medical Assistant
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