-I enjoy playing baseball, I have played in the Fresno adult league for over 20 years and traveled for tournaments
-I help coach baseball at a local training facility
-I also coach boxing
Raymond Varela
Fresno
Summary
Results-driven Area Technical Operations Manager with expertise in managing employee schedules, enhancing patient care, and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple dialysis centers.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Technical Operations Manager
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Central CA
01.2015 - 02.2026
- Led operational initiatives to enhance patient care and safety protocols.
- Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in improved efficiency across multiple dialysis centers (11 total clinics in my area).
- Managed inventory systems to ensure optimal supply levels and reduce waste.
- Developed training programs for staff, enhancing skillsets and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Responsible for payroll of up to 7 employees, including annual performance reviews and merit increases.
- Overseeing hiring of new employees, corrective actions, and performance improvement plans as needed.
- Main lead for opening a total of 5 in-center dialysis clinics and 2 stand-alone Home Therapies clinics.
Technical Supervisor
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Northern CA Area
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with dialysis treatment protocols and safety standards.
- Mentored team members on best practices for equipment maintenance.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Oversaw 7 dialysis facilities in my area, including Fresno, San Jose, Los Gatos, Reedley, and Concord.
- Supervised and assisted 4 biomed technicians who ran day-to-day operations in their respective facilities.
- Maintained employee files, assuring annual compliance and training were completed by employees.
- Reported key performance indicators monthly to IDT team and Medical Director. Created action plans as needed to improve operations
Biomedical Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Fresno, CA
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on biomedical equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Executed preventative maintenance protocols to minimize equipment downtime and enhance reliability.
- Diagnosed technical issues in medical devices, collaborating with healthcare staff for efficient resolutions.
- Trained junior technicians on equipment operation and safety standards, fostering a culture of compliance.
- Responsible for ordering, maintaining, and performing inventory on medical supplies for facility.
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Fresno, CA
03.2002 - 01.2006
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, promoting comfort and dignity.
- Maintained clean and organized patient care environments to ensure safety.
- Responsible for ordering and scheduling patient lab collections including coding blood work.
- Created patient schedule for facility.
- Preceptor for new hires, trained new employees on equipment used for dialysis and patient care responsibilities.
Re-use Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
Fresno, CA
11.2001 - 03.2002
- Operated and maintained reuse equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in the disinfection and sterilization processes of medical devices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Firebaugh High School
Firebaugh, CASkills
- Managing employee schedules
- Working and maintaining medical devices and water treatment equipment (dialysis machines, RO machines, water softeners, carbon tanks, etc)
- Collecting and reading microbiology samples
- Performing internal audits and preparing for external audits
- Experience in collaborating with a wide variety of interdisciplinary personnel (Social Workers, Dieticians, Doctors, Nurses, etc)
- Experienced in dealing with multiple outside agencies such as CMMS, CDPH, local fire departments, OSHA, ADA
- Planning and overseeing major projects such as water system replacement, expansions, renovations or closures of clinics
- Creating and working with outside vendors, including processing invoices
Accomplishments
-Recognized for having 0 technical decencies during our last CMS and NDAC surveys
Certification
-Certified California Hemodialysis Technician
-Certified for working on Fresenius 2008K, 2008T, and Blue Star dialysis machines
-Certified on CWP RO system
-Certified on Vivonics AquaB Plus RO system
Interests
Timeline
Area Technical Operations Manager
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
01.2015 - 02.2026
Technical Supervisor
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
01.2011 - 01.2015
Biomedical Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
01.2006 - 01.2011
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
03.2002 - 01.2006
Re-use Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
11.2001 - 03.2002
High School Diploma -
Firebaugh High School