Dialysis Technician Infection Control
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Cindy Williams
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Orlando, FL 32806
Summary
Patient-oriented Dialysis Technician bringing 31-year background to growing organization. Expert in safely initiating, monitoring, and terminating hemodialysis and simultaneously managing patients receiving treatment.
Skills
●Complying with regulatory guidelines
●Patient relations
●Advanced nephrology knowledge
●Maintaining dialysis equipment
●Patient Health Education
●Team collaboration
Experience
CCHT
Orlando, FL
ARA / Jun 2022 to Current
●Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
●Took and documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates, before and after dialysis treatment.
●Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
●Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
●Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
CCHT
Orlando, FL
Healthcare Support / Sep 2019 to June 2022
●Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.
●Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
●Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
●Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems, and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
●Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors. Dialyze patients, monitor vitals, calculate patients and monitor fluid overload.
Dialysis Technician
Orlando, FL
Central Florida Kidney Center / Jul 2019 to Sept 2019
●Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machines to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
●Took and documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates, before and after dialysis treatment.
●Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
●Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
●Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
Dialysis Technician
Orlando, FL
DaVita Dialysis Corporation/ Apr 2000 to Jun 2019
●Recorded predialysis and post-dialysis weight and vitals signs to input into electronic medical records.
●Operated hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
●Observed patients for adverse reactions and monitored hemodialysis machines for malfunctions.
●Primed dialyzer with saline solution to prepare for usage.
●Inspected equipment settings and temperature for conformance with safety standards.
Dialysis Technician
Orlando, FL
REN USA / May 1990 to Sep 2000
●Responded to emergencies with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
●Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
●Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
●Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
●Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Education and Training
High School Diploma
Eastside High School May 1982
Gainesville, FL
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