Radames Lugo
Chicago
Summary
Dedicated Dialysis Technician with extensive experience at DaVita, skilled in hemodialysis procedures and patient education. Proven ability to maintain infection control standards while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Adept at equipment maintenance and fostering strong patient relationships, contributing to improved treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
07.2024 - Current
- Operated dialysis machines to ensure patient safety and comfort during treatments.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Prepared equipment and supplies for dialysis procedures in adherence to safety protocols.
- Educated patients on treatment processes and post-care instructions effectively.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate patient records and documentation of procedures performed.
- Conducted routine maintenance on dialysis equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Adhered to infection control policies to maintain a sterile environment during procedures.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
Dialysis Technician / Intership
Maple Ave Kidney Center
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted in preparing and maintaining dialysis equipment for patient treatments.
- Monitored patients during dialysis sessions to ensure safety and comfort.
- Supported healthcare team by documenting patient vital signs and treatment progress.
- Learned protocols for infection control and equipment sterilization procedures.
Education
No Degree - Fine Arts
The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, ILNo Degree - Dialysis Technician
Triton College
River Grove, IL03-2024
High School Diploma -
Foreman H.S
Chicago, IL06-2000
Skills
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Patient education
- Infection control standards
- Patient care
- Dialysis treatment
- Equipment maintenance
- Vascular Access management
- Patient care techniques
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
07.2024 - Current
Dialysis Technician / Intership
Maple Ave Kidney Center
03.2024 - 07.2024
No Degree - Fine Arts
The Art Institute of Chicago
No Degree - Dialysis Technician
Triton College
High School Diploma -
Foreman H.S
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