George T. Smith, Sr

Detroit, MI *****

313-***-****

acep9x@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

Provide a personal sense of well-being to residents/patients with competence, dignity and respect; all the while,

utilizing my transferable skills into a company so the best possible care can be performed. While learning and

enhancing new skills and techniques from on the job training, as a certified dialysis technician.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

07/2013 – Present - DaVita Kresge Dialysis 4145 Cass Ave. Detroit, MI

• Monitored patient health status

• Ensured proper functioning of dialysis machine

• Checked blood chemistry and identified removed waste products

• Instructed patients and family members on the use of dialysis equipment

• Provided medical assistance to patients

• Initiated treatment and cannulation

• Clean and disinfect & maintain equipment

• Terminated the dialysis procedure

• Assessment of patient for treatment interpret the side snappy data entry

• Monitoring patient blood pressure q 20min hr and the state of the patient

04/2012 – 08/2012 - Line Leader/CNC Operator, SMW Automotive, Warren, MI

• Supervises all lines of operation and monitors in work methods and procedures to ensure full compliance

with production standards, safety & health, and log time by running hourly line checks

• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational and working practices

• Confirms all employees are trained / cross-trained in order to understand and follow work instructions

• Ensures employee compliance with work rules as described in the Employee Manual, including the 5-S

Cleaning System Pillars

• Reviews production orders and schedules to determine product data, such as types, quantities and

specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations

• Plans production operations, establishes priorities for manufacturing products, utilizes knowledge of

production processes, equipment capabilities, and human resources requirements

• Conducts employee evaluations and offers timely feedback

• Assists Quality personnel with line and product checks

• Visual inspection of each part

• Verification of x-ray machine results

09/1996 – 09/2009 – Facilitator/ Job-setter, American Axle & Manufacturing, Hamtramck, MI

• Reviewed the learning plan associated with the session to facilitate. Monitored the learning objectives and

organization of the group session. Determined if there are any areas where clarification is required.

• Scheduled session with members to present new projects and goals. Verified that the meeting room has a

reserved and prepared.

• Contacted all company members prior to the session to verify they understand and are working toward

completing the pre-session assignment.

• Ensured that all new members or guests are introduced.

Steadily progressed with company from operator (1996-1998), Job setter (1998-2004), Team

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Leader/ Facilitator (2004-2008), illustrating value and dedication as a key team member In

capacity of Team Leader, successfully trained, scheduled and managed up to 21 production

team members; strategically assigned daily jobs and oversaw performance to ensure optimal

use of time and resources as well as meet critical deadlines. Spearheaded daily team

meetings and actively participated in bi-weekly management problem solving meetings.

Proficiently developed daily scrap reports and maintained detailed production and related

records. Trained associates in performing jobs, including how to gage correctly, as well as

minor machine repairs while serving as Job setter; collaborated with maintenance in repairing

machines. Developed extensive skills and experience in operating CNC, Heat Treat, Temper,

Broaching, Etel Straightener, and Anderson-Cook Spine Roller machines

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09/1993 – 09/1996 - Department Leader, Focus Hope (Center of Advance Technology), Detroit, MI

• Prepared reports and maintained records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as

required, and coordinate the preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information to

the supervisor Reported to the supervisor periodically on team and individual work accomplishments,

problems, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs.

• Interceded with the supervisor on behalf of the team to inform the supervisor of performance

management issues/problems and to recommend/request related actions, such as assignments,

reassignments, promotions, tour of duty changes, peer reviews, and performance appraisals.

• Coached, facilitated, solved work problems, and participated in the work of the team. Observed training

needs and relayed training needs and requests to supervisor

SUMMARY OF SPECIAL SKILLS:

Clinical Skills

• Dialysis machine setup - Initiate dialysis treatment

• CRP & First Aid Certification - Pre/post dialysis weight calculation

• Enter patient’s electronic data - Ensure patient safety

• Instruments Sterilization - Cannulate fistula/graft/Catheter care

• Terminate treatment - Report any unusual parameters to charge nurse

• Monitor water treatment system - Education, support and assist patient

According to AAMI standards - Deliver dialysis treatment according to MD prescription

• Disinfect dialysis equipment - Monitor and manage if any complication that occurs during

and central delivery system dialysis treatment

according to facility policy

Administrative Skills

• Customer-Driven Services - Medical Charting

• Microsoft - Basic Billing and Coding

• Medical Terminology - Medical Ethics & Law

• Patient Relations - Diet and Nutrition

• Knowledge of Anatomy, - Demonstrate HIPAA and OSHA

Physiology, Pharmacology

• Ability to reach above the

Shoulder level to work; bend,

Squat, sit, stand, stoop, and kneel,

twist, and turn

EDUCATION:

08/2012- 07/2014 - Wayne County Community College, Detroit, MI

Associate of Science

09/2012 – 07/2013 - Sanford Brown College, Dearborn, MI

Certificate, Dialysis Technology

Completed an intensive 990 hour program, 390 hours of clinical/externship and 67 credits comprised of

theoretical and practical applications of essential Dialysis Technical skills which included the following:

• Administrative Skills – Medical Law and Ethic, Health Records, Coding, and Reimbursement

• Clinical Skills – Introduction to Psychology, Psychology of Disease, Introduction to Dialysis Technology,

Transplantation, Dialysis Clinical Skill I, and Dialysis Clinical Skill II

• Laboratory Skills – Laboratory Procedure, Diet and Nutrition, and Transplantation

• Dialysis Technical Skills, and Dialysis Technology Externship

• Medical Terminology – All Body Systems, Anatomy and Physiology (12 Credit hours), and Pharmacology

Marygrove College, Detroit, MI

Bachelor of Health Science (Expected 2015)

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