Walter Jan Pascua
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Dialysis Patient Care Technician with 20 years of expertise in providing exceptional direct and indirect care to patients in various stages of renal failure. Skilled in operating and maintaining dialysis machines and managing daily unit activities such as inventory control, patient flow, and quality assurance, with extensive background at Fresenius Kidney Care. Proficient in Nxstage machine setup and patient education, fostering better treatment compliance. Known for implementing workflow improvements that enhanced efficiency and mentoring new staff to uphold high standards of patient care and safety. CPR certified and committed to excellence, eager to expand knowledge on other dialysis machines relevant to the job.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Therapies Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
01.2018 - Current
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance, ensuring operational readiness of dialysis machines.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and health management, fostering understanding and compliance.
- Mentored new staff on best practices for patient care and safety standards in the clinic.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within the patient care team.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Instructed patients in at-home care and continued treatments.
Patient Care Technician
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided direct patient care during dialysis treatments, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records.
- Reduced infection risk by strictly adhering to all infection control protocols and properly disposing of biohazard materials.
- Assisted nurses in monitoring patients during dialysis treatments, ensuring timely intervention for any complications.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all relevant patient information including vital signs and treatment specifics for each dialysis session.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
06.2012 - 03.2016
- Operated dialysis machines, ensuring proper functioning and patient safety during treatments.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient data accurately throughout procedures.
- Assisted healthcare team in developing individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Educated patients on dialysis processes and post-treatment care to enhance understanding.
Reuse Technician
Renal Advantage Inc
03.2008 - 03.2012
- Operated and maintained dialysis equipment to ensure optimal performance and patient safety.
- Conducted thorough inspections of reusable medical devices for compliance with safety standards.
Dialysis Reuse Technician
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
10.2005 - 05.2008
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline processes for device reprocessing and reuse.
- Trained new staff on best practices for equipment handling and infection control protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels of reusable components to ensure availability for treatment procedures.
Teacher
San Juan Institute Inc.
02.1998 - 03.2005
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Facilitated classroom management strategies to promote positive learning environments.
- Developed assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt instructional methods.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum development and content delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Education
University of Northern Philippines
Philippines03-1998
Skills
- Proficient in Nxstage machine setup
- Performs routine maintenance on Nxstage machines
- Experienced in PD Liberty and Baxter Amia machine setup
- Proficient in AAMI Water and Dialysate checks
- Proficient in dialysate quality checks
- Maintains supply for Home Therapy patients
- Understanding of HIPAA compliance requirements
- Proficient in troubleshooting Nxstage Cycler and Pureflow systems
- Skilled in Microsoft Office suite
- CPR certified
- Expertise in dialysis water treatment systems
- Skilled in cannulation
Timeline
Home Therapies Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
01.2018 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
03.2016 - 01.2018
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
06.2012 - 03.2016
Reuse Technician
Renal Advantage Inc
03.2008 - 03.2012
Dialysis Reuse Technician
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
10.2005 - 05.2008
Teacher
San Juan Institute Inc.
02.1998 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Education
University of Northern Philippines
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