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Patient Care Tech/CCHT

Location:
Dallas, TX
Salary:
26.50
Posted:
December 06, 2023

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AB Alexis Bundred

Dallas, Tx. ***** 214-***-**** ad1qyk@r.postjobfree.com

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PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Seeking a challenging career opportunity in a growth oriented healthcare institution, where my experience and certifications will significantly contribute to the overall success of the organization. Experienced Dialysis Technician with 18 years of experience providing outstanding care to patients in various stages of renal failure. Accomplished in building rapport with patients and explaining procedures to ease anxiety. Offering expert knowledge of hemodialysis treatment, unit operations and regulatory guidelines. SKILLS Communication- Ability to

communicate orally and in writing,

to ensure successful

Communication by attentively

listening and probing questions

Problem Solving -Thinking things

through in a logical way to

determine key issues

Team Player-Enjoys sharing

knowledge, encouraging

development of others to achieve

specific

Team goals

Interpersonal Skills-Ability to

relate well to others and to

establish good working

relationships

Adaptability-Ability to handle

change and adapt to new

situations

Vital Signs Monitoring

Pain Management

Hygiene Assistance

Dialysis Support

Emergency Response

Mobility Assistance

Specimen Collection

Infection Control

Patient Education

Medical Terminology

Dialysis Treatment

Blood Sample Collection

Specimen Handling

Patient Relations

Records Management

Measuring Vital Signs

Infection Control Standards

Safety Monitoring

Team Collaboration

Rule Enforcement

Patient Relationship Management

Patient Observation

Direct Patient Care

Patient Records Administration

Patient Care

Patient Health Education

In-Service Training

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Strong Work Ethic

Decision-Making

Recordkeeping and

Documentation

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

(First Aid CPR AED)

Heartsaver CPR AED

End-of-Life Care

Blood Glucose Testing

Isolation Precautions

Behavioral Management

Oxygen Therapy

Patient Assessment

HIPAA Compliance

HIPAA

WORK HISTORY American Renal, Patient Care Tech/CCHT 01/2019 to 12/2019 Set up and operate hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment to patients with kidney failure

Connects hemodialysis machine to access in patients forearm or catheter site to start blood circulation

Calculate fluid removal to achieve during dialysis treatment Monitor patients for adverse reactions

Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patient dialysis machine programming for ultrafiltration goals

Sodium modeling treatment time and ultrafiltration modeling as prescribed Cleans and disinfect dialysis machines and chairs

Provide direct patient care for assigned patients under direct supervision of a licensed nurse

Performs documentation of information relating to the patients treatment Take and record patient pre-dialysis and post-dialysis weight,temperature and vital signs

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN 02/2008 to 03/2019

Fresenius Medical Care

Provide direct patient care for assigned patients under direct supervision of a licensed nurse

Set up and operate hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment to patients with kidney failure

Take and record patients pre-dialysis and post-dialysis weight, temperature and vital signs

Connects hemodialysis machine to access in patients forearm or catheter site to start blood circulation

Calculate fluid removal to achieve during dialysis treatment Monitors patients for adverse reactions

Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patient dialysis machine programming for ultrafiltration goals

Sodium modeling treatment time and ultrafiltration modeling as prescribed Performs documentation of information relating to the patients treatment Cleans and disinfect dialysis machines and chairs

Maintain technical skills by attending training classes to continue A high level of competency

DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN 05/2022 to 11/2022

Parkland Memorial Hospital Dallas Tx

Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.

Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use. Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment. Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection. Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.

Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.

Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.

Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.

Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.

Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health. Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records. Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces. Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.

Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress. Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders. PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - CCHT 01/2021 to 07/2021

Stanford Medical Center Fargo, ND

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.

Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.

Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.

Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.

Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces. Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress. Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders. Evaluated patient histories and medical records for accuracy and completeness.

Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.

Instructed patients in at-home care and continued treatments. Called patients post-procedure to inquire about status, recovery and questions.

Triaged patients in office or by phone to assess severity of conditions. Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.

Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care. Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results. PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - CCHT 02/2022 to 08/2023

American Renal Care Kessler Park

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.

Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.

Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.

Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.

Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.

Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health. Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.

Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results. Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation. Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records. Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces. Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress. Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care. Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders. Assisted physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients. Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.

Called patients post-procedure to inquire about status, recovery and questions.

Triaged patients in office or by phone to assess severity of conditions. EDUCATION Medical Assistant

Remington College, Garland, Texas

Diploma

Bryan Adams High School, Dallas, Texas

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation-CPR and Hemodialysis Technician - CCHT



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