Christina Scroggins
Glendale
Summary
Accomplished Dialysis Patient Care Technician and Lab Manager with a proven track record at Fresenius Medical Center and Labcorp. Expert in hemodialysis procedures and maintaining sterility, complemented by a knack for enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction. Achieved significant improvements in lab efficiency through innovative process automation. Renowned for exceptional biomedical equipment troubleshooting and fostering patient trust through empathetic care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
02.2014 - 01.2025
- Reduced infection risk by strictly adhering to all infection control protocols and properly disposing of biohazard materials.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all relevant patient information including vital signs and treatment specifics for each dialysis session.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families through open communication channels and consistent updates on progress or setbacks in treatment plans.
- Assisted nurses in monitoring patients during dialysis treatments, ensuring timely intervention for any complications.
- Assisted in the training and onboarding of newly hired Dialysis Patient Care Technicians to maintain a high standard of care across the team.
- Contributed to higher patient satisfaction levels by addressing concerns quickly, professionally, and empathetically.
- Promoted a supportive environment for patients undergoing dialysis treatment through active listening and clear communication skills.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and maintaining a clean, safe dialysis environment.
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques to manage kidney disease symptoms more effectively at home.
- Participated in continuous quality improvement efforts such as data collection, analysis, and implementation of evidence-based best practices tailored specifically for our clinic setting.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
Lab Manager
Labcorp
06.2012 - 02.2014
- Improved lab efficiency by implementing automated processes and equipment upgrades.
- Established and maintained quality control standards, contributing to accurate test results and reliable data collection.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Streamlined workflow by designing efficient standard operating procedures for all laboratory tasks.
Education
Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy
Pima Medical Institute
Tempe, AZ06-2006
High School Diploma -
Saguaro High School
Tucson, AZ05-2001
Skills
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Maintaining sterility
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Fluid management
- Equipment setup
- Patient comfort
- Biomedical equipment troubleshooting
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Dialysis Technician Certification- Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission.
- OSHA Certified
Timeline
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
02.2014 - 01.2025
Lab Manager
Labcorp
06.2012 - 02.2014
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Dialysis Technician Certification- Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission.
- OSHA Certified
Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy
Pima Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Saguaro High School
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