YALANDA MCCALL
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Experienced Apheresis Technician with comprehensive knowledge in blood collection techniques, component separation, and apheresis procedures. Brings strong understanding of patient care and communication, along with skills in equipment setup, operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Notable for enhancing procedural efficiency while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols. Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning and professional growth within healthcare environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Apheresis Technician
Lifeshare Blood Centers
Shreveport, Louisiana
09.2025 - Current
- Collected blood components from donors using apheresis equipment to ensure high-quality supply for patient treatments.
- Monitored donor reactions and reported any adverse effects to medical staff, ensuring donor safety and compliance with health standards.
- Prepared and maintained apheresis equipment for safe operation, contributing to efficient collection processes.
- Operated centrifuges safely in order to separate blood components.
- Assisted in the collection of platelets, red cells, and plasma using automated apheresis equipment.
Daycare Teacher
Small Impressions Child Development Center
Stonewall, Louisiana
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Created engaging lesson plans that fostered early childhood learning.
- Oversaw children's activities to ensure safety and enhance well-being.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and needs.
- Organized and maintained a clean classroom environment to support effective learning.
Patient Care Technician/Ward Clerk
DaVita
Shreveport, Louisiana
07.2015 - 07.2023
- Monitored patient vitals during dialysis treatments, ensuring safety and comfort throughout procedures.
- Operated and maintained dialysis machines, optimizing performance for patient care.
- Monitored patients' vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal.
- Performed daily cleaning and sterilization of dialysis machines to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Prepared patients for dialysis by establishing vascular access and connecting equipment.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained daily calendars for healthcare providers.
- Handled incoming calls, directing inquiries to appropriate departments promptly.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and ordered materials as needed.
Patient Care Technician/Ward Clerk
Frenuisus Medical Dialysis Center
Monroe, Louisiana
05.2009 - 09.2014
- Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Monitored patients' vital signs during dialysis treatments.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and care plans, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Educated patients on treatment processes and post-dialysis care instructions.
- Prepared patients for dialysis by establishing vascular access and connecting equipment.
- Operated dialysis machines and performed routine maintenance for optimal performance.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Trained new technicians on procedures and equipment use, fostering adherence to safety protocols.
- Scheduled patient tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments.
- Answered phone calls, handling inquiries, and transferring calls to appropriate departments.
- Utilized hospital information systems for data entry and retrieval.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin Parish High School
Winnsboro, LA05-2007
Skills
- Apheresis equipment operation
- Blood component collection
- Blood sample collection
- Vascular access techniques
- Dialysis machine operation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient monitoring
- Adverse reaction reporting
- Equipment maintenance
- Patient education
- Time management
- Child supervision
- Developmental assessments
- Lesson planning
- Childhood curricula
Timeline
Apheresis Technician
Lifeshare Blood Centers
09.2025 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Small Impressions Child Development Center
08.2024 - 09.2025
Patient Care Technician/Ward Clerk
DaVita
07.2015 - 07.2023
Patient Care Technician/Ward Clerk
Frenuisus Medical Dialysis Center
05.2009 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Franklin Parish High School