Tracey Bauer
Hot Springs,AR
Summary
Certified healthcare professional with strong expertise in performing hemodialysis treatments and ensuring high patient care standards. Skilled at operating dialysis machines, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining sterile environments. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Adept at educating patients on treatment procedures and maintaining detailed medical records.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel CCHT (Certified Clinic Hemodialysis Tech)
Healthcare Support Staffing
03.2025 - Current
- Administered hemodialysis treatments, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of treatment sessions and patient progress using electronic health record systems.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on dialysis machines to ensure optimal functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
- Ensured quality treatment outcomes by closely monitoring patient vital signs and adjusting machine settings as needed.
- Contributed to a safe care environment through timely identification and reporting of equipment malfunctions or defects.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through thorough handover reports highlighting key aspects of each patient's condition and treatment progress.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters.
- Delivered required oxygen by mask or cannula.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient medical records, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patient vital signs and promptly reporting any abnormalities to nursing staff.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Operated and maintained hemodialysis machines to ensure optimal patient treatment.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control standards in the dialysis unit.
- Documented patient treatments accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Resolved equipment malfunctions promptly to minimize disruptions in patient treatment schedules.
- Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
- Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Disinfected dialysis station, equipment, and chairs after completion of each patient treatment.
- Followed prescribed infection control protocols and wore personal protective equipment to minimize contamination risk.
- Consistently adhered to HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive patient information, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.
- Reduced the risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills while assisting other technicians during busy shifts for optimal patient care delivery.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
CCHT (Certified Clinic Hemodialysis Technician)
DaVita Acutes
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety during treatment.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to enhanced patient safety and satisfaction levels.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, following established protocols to ensure optimal patient safety during critical moments.
- Provided individualized care to patients, constantly monitoring their condition and reporting any changes to the nursing team.
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses, promptly addressing any complications or concerns.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Operated and maintained hemodialysis machines to ensure optimal patient treatment.
- Monitored patient vital signs during dialysis sessions to identify potential complications.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control standards in the dialysis unit.
- Documented patient treatments accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Resolved equipment malfunctions promptly to minimize disruptions in patient treatment schedules.
- Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
- Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Disinfected dialysis station, equipment, and chairs after completion of each patient treatment.
- Followed prescribed infection control protocols and wore personal protective equipment to minimize contamination risk.
- Coordinated appointment schedules for multiple patients, optimizing clinic workflow and minimizing wait times.
- Consistently adhered to HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive patient information, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Operator
CHI Orthopedic Clinic
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with departments to gather and validate necessary data inputs.
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
- Increased data accuracy by diligently inputting and verifying information from various sources.
- Ensured data security through adherence to strict confidentiality policies and procedures.
- Updated and maintained customer information, documents and records.
- Managed and organized documents for data entry tasks.
- Checked for accuracy by verifying data and records.
- Followed data entry protocols, rules and regulations.
- Used computer software to store and retrieve data.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence, and creating reports.
Medical Assistant/Scheduler/Insurance/Medical Records File Clerk
CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Efficiently performed insurance verifications, pre-certifications and pre-authorization functions.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Pulled patient charts for physicians to prepare physicians for appointments.
- Initiated patient medical records by creating and processing patient care record folder with patient demographics and medical history information.
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
- Uploaded physician progress notes, history and physicals into electronic medical records.
- Gathered patient information by collecting demographic information from variety of sources.
- Performed general office duties such as faxing and scanning documents and sorting incoming and outgoing mail to improve overall office productivity.
- Created new medical records and retrieved existing medical records by gathering appropriate record folders and contents and assigning and recording new record numbers.
- Maintained historical reference by abstracting and coding clinical data such as diseases, operations, procedures and therapies with standard classification systems.
CCHT (Certified Clinic Hemodialysis Technician)
DaVita
05.2015 - 08.2020
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- 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.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Provided in-patient care for 4 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.
- Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
Travel CCHT (Certified Clinic Hemodialysis Tech)
FMS
10.2018 - 02.2019
- 18 Week Assignment
- Administered hemodialysis treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards.
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses during procedures, promptly addressing any concerns.
- Maintained accurate records of treatment sessions, medications, and patient progress for compliance.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance efficiency and improve patient outcomes in treatment delivery.
- Conducted equipment inspections and maintenance to ensure optimal functionality of dialysis machines.
- Advocated for patients' needs by effectively communicating treatment options and addressing concerns with the medical team.
- Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.
- Reduced the risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills while assisting other technicians during busy shifts for optimal patient care delivery.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Assisted patients with their pre-dialysis weight measurements, ensuring accurate assessment of fluid removal needs during the procedure.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Promoted continuity of care by documenting detailed treatment records in electronic health systems for easy access by all healthcare providers involved in the patient''s care plan.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility when faced with unexpected challenges during a shift, using critical thinking skills to find effective solutions that maintained high-quality patient care standards.
- Improved clinic workflow by maintaining clean and organized workstations, minimizing downtime between patients.
- Improved patient safety by keeping up-to-date with emergency protocols and participating in routine drills simulating various scenarios that could arise during the course of hemodialysis treatments.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, adhering to infection control protocols and minimizing risks.
- Ensured proper disposal of biohazardous waste materials to maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Troubleshot technical issues with hemodialysis machines quickly resolving any problems that arose while delivering timely services.
Travel CCHT (Certified Clinic Hemodiaylsis Tech)
AMN/NursesRX
07.2018 - 10.2018
- 13 Week Assignment
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
- Provided in-patient care for 4 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
Education
Associates of Liberal Studies -
National Park Community College
Hot Springs, AR08.2010
High School Diploma -
Lakeside High School
Hot Springs, AR05.1993
Skills
- Efficient document organization
- Innovative problem resolution
- Meticulous in execution
- Detail-oriented data management
- Typing proficiency
- Effective time management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Accurate documentation practices
- Healthcare coding expertise
- Document scanning and copying
- Dialysis machine operation
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Vascular Access care
- HIPAA compliance
- Adaptable to change
- Patient monitoring
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- BLS
- Medical Billing and Coding certification
Timeline
Travel CCHT (Certified Clinic Hemodialysis Tech)
Healthcare Support Staffing
03.2025 - Current
CCHT (Certified Clinic Hemodialysis Technician)
DaVita Acutes
04.2023 - 01.2025
Operator
CHI Orthopedic Clinic
02.2022 - 03.2023
Medical Assistant/Scheduler/Insurance/Medical Records File Clerk
CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic
09.2020 - 06.2021
Travel CCHT (Certified Clinic Hemodialysis Tech)
FMS
10.2018 - 02.2019
Travel CCHT (Certified Clinic Hemodiaylsis Tech)
AMN/NursesRX
07.2018 - 10.2018
CCHT (Certified Clinic Hemodialysis Technician)
DaVita
05.2015 - 08.2020
Associates of Liberal Studies -
National Park Community College
High School Diploma -
Lakeside High School