Santhosh Ganesh
Bangalore
Summary
Patient-focused Dialysis patient care technician offering 10 year background and advanced nephrology proficiency to growing organization. Well versed in all elements of hemodialysis with success in quickly building rapport with patients when delivering exceptional service and care. Proven leader and skilled in training new hires and cross-training staff.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Apollo hospital
Bangalore
11.2017 - Current
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Provided in-patient care for 8 - 10 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe, and comfortable treatment environment.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- 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.
- Monitored patients during surgeries and identified specific response patterns.
- Called patients post-procedure to inquire about status, recovery and questions.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Instructed patients in at-home care and continued treatments.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
K C General Hospital
Bangalore
12.2014 - 11.2017
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Provided in-patient care for 5 - 7 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe, and comfortable treatment environment.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Apollo hospital
Bangalore
05.2013 - 12.2014
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science
Kuvempu University
Bangalore12.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Dialysis Technology
Institute of Nephro Urology
Bangalore01.2013
Skills
- Patient Records Administration
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Direct Patient Care
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Quality Control Standards
- Team Collaboration
- Blood Sample Collection
- Safety Protocols
- Advanced Nephrology Knowledge
- Patient Medical Histories
- Dialysis Treatment
- Patient Care
- Aseptic Techniques
- Vaccinations and Physicals
- Life Support Systems
- Basic Suturing
- Fistula Cannulation
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- HIPAA
- Phlebotomy
- EMR
Certification
- CHT - Certified Hemodialysis Technologist - BONENT -23/12/2021 to 23/12/2025
- BLS - Certified Basic Life Support provider - American Heart Association - November 2021 - November 2023
Timeline
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Apollo hospital
11.2017 - Current
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
K C General Hospital
12.2014 - 11.2017
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Apollo hospital
05.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Science
Kuvempu University
Associate of Applied Science - Dialysis Technology
Institute of Nephro Urology
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