Experienced Dialysis Technician with 15 Years of Practice

Karana Orgill

*********@*****.*** 215-***-**** White Oak, PA

Summary

Dedicated Dialysis Technician with 15 years of experience in operating and maintaining dialysis equipment, monitoring patient conditions, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care. Proven expertise in conducting machine safety checks, evaluating vital signs, and maintaining precise documentation. Seeking to leverage extensive skills in a Dialysis Technician role to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Work Experience

DCI Dialysis

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician Monroeville, PA Dec 2021 - Present

• Operate and maintain dialysis equipment to ensure functionality and safety.

• Monitor patients during treatment to observe and report on their condition.

• Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver safe and effective dialysis care. American Renal Associates

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician Bensalem, PA Sep 2019 - Oct 2023

• Prepare and operate dialysis machines following prescribed protocols, ensuring proper connection and disconnection of patients.

• Evaluate and document patients' vital signs during treatment, promptly reporting any irregularities to medical staff.

• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of dialysis stations, ensuring equipment is sanitized and prepped for subsequent use. DaVita Dialysis Center

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician Newtown, PA Nov 2013 - Oct 2019

• Conducts machine safety checks and observes patients, reporting any changes or unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.

• Ensures immediate cleaning and appropriate disinfection of all blood spills in compliance with facility policy.

• Cleans and disinfects dialysis machines, chairs, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments.

• Evaluates patients' vascular access during treatment, monitoring pressures and providing necessary interventions while documenting and reporting unusual findings.

CRRT Water’s Edge Dialysis

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician Trenton, NJ Nov 2013 - Feb 2016

• Collaborated with the healthcare team to provide thorough education on adequacy measures and dialysis procedures.

• Maintained precise and timely documentation of vital signs and treatment parameters, improving the accuracy of patient care records.

• Observed patients' responses to dialysis therapy, communicated findings to registered nurses, and adjusted machine programming to achieve prescribed treatment objectives. Fresenius Medical Center

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician Trenton, NJ May 2011 - Sep 2014

• Managed blood flow initiation at prescribed rates while ensuring compliance with safety standards for equipment settings including pressure, conductivity, and temperature.

• Monitored patient responses and machine performance, meticulously maintaining records of patient weight and vital signs pre- and post-treatment.

• Assembled and prepared dialysis equipment, accurately mixing solutions and calculating fluid removal or replacement during treatments.

Sunrise Assistant Living

Resident Care Yardley, PA Apr 2009 - May 2011

• Delivered exceptional care to residents while operating under the supervision of nursing staff, fostering a positive and supportive living environment.

• Recorded resident data with precision on designated forms, aiding in the maintenance of comprehensive care records. Education

Star Academy

Certification, Dialysis Technician Philadelphia, PA 2011 CHI Institute

Diploma, Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy Southampton, PA 2006 Morrisville Senior High School

Diploma, General Education Morrisville, PA 1998 Certifications

Dialysis Technician Star Academy 2011

OSHA Certified

Skills

Takes and Records Patient's Pre and Post Dialysis Weight, Temperature, Blood Pressure, Pulse Rate, and Respiration Rate, Cleans Area of Access Using Antiseptic Solution, Monitors Patient for Adverse Reaction and Hemodialysis Machine for Malfunction, CPR and First Aid Certified, Perform Phlebotomy, Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Word, Proton, Gaia Electronic Medical Recording System, Conducted EKGs, Administered Auditory and Optical Testing, Administered Injections, Conducted Urinalysis, Obtained Specimens, Set Up Patients for Electrotherapy, Assisted With Centrifuge, Assisted With Physical Therapy Exercises, Perform Phlebotomy & Capillary Sticks, Administer Injection, Obtained Specimens, Minor Office Surgery (i.e. Biopsies), Conduct Urinalysis, Patient Care

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