Clarence Harris
Colfax
Summary
Dedicated Dialysis Technician with experience at Fresenius Medical Care, skilled in hemodialysis operation and patient monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and education while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Recognized for effective team collaboration and providing emotional support, contributing to improved patient outcomes in a high-pressure environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
High Point
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient vitals during dialysis treatment sessions.
- Prepared and maintained dialysis machines for efficient operation.
- Assisted patients with comfort and education on procedures.
- Conducted routine cleaning and disinfection of equipment and work areas.
- Documented patient treatment information accurately in electronic records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to address patient needs promptly.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality standards consistently.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Maintained accurate records of patients' medical history and treatment plans in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided emotional support for patients dealing with chronic illness or end-stage renal disease.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Provided education about kidney disease management techniques to both patients and family members.
- Updated knowledge of current trends in nephrology through continuing education courses.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients undergoing dialysis treatment.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
Dialysis Technician
Health Systems Management
High Point
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Prepared and maintained dialysis machines for efficient operation.
- Monitored patient vitals during dialysis treatment sessions.
- Conducted routine cleaning and disinfection of equipment and work areas.
- Documented patient treatment information accurately in electronic records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to address patient needs promptly.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Maintained accurate records of patients' medical history and treatment plans in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Restocked supplies needed for dialysis procedures in an organized manner.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Provided education about kidney disease management techniques to both patients and family members.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients undergoing dialysis treatment.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Assisted patients with comfort and education on procedures.
Assistant Manager
Bed Bath & Beyond
Greensboro
03.2013 - 01.2020
- Coordinated team schedules to ensure optimal staffing levels and service quality.
- Developed training materials for new employees to enhance onboarding processes.
- Managed inventory systems to track supplies and streamline ordering processes.
- Led team meetings to communicate goals, updates, and operational changes.
- Implemented customer feedback mechanisms to improve service delivery strategies.
- Assisted in budgeting activities to allocate resources effectively across departments.
- Fostered a positive work environment through team-building activities and recognition programs.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
- Established processes for monitoring customer satisfaction levels.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
Education
J. F. Webb High School
Oxford, NCSome College (No Degree) - Special Education
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NCSkills
- Hemodialysis operation
- Patient monitoring
- Electronic record keeping
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Emotional support
- Patient care techniques
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Dialysis Technician
Health Systems Management
04.2020 - 08.2023
Assistant Manager
Bed Bath & Beyond
03.2013 - 01.2020
J. F. Webb High School
Some College (No Degree) - Special Education
North Carolina A&T State University