AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
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Objective: Seek the Position of Cardiovascular Technician
SUMMARY:
Expert Cardiovascular Technician with over eight years of experience assisting physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease in the Adult Cath/EP Lab specializing in the care of patients undergoing PTCA, stent placement, IABP placement and EP procedures; providing resource and mentoring to new staff while exhibiting enhanced technical skills.
In-depth ability to educate the patient of procedure expectations before, during and after the procedure.
Profound ability to instruct the patient of post-catheterization limitations and restrictions.
Uncommon ability to provide emergency care and recognize EKG.
Profound ability to communicate with patients, physicians and healthcare team.
Profound ability to ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
Remarkable ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
Sound ability to operate physiologic and radiographic equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Great ability to maintain high standards to achieve quality patient care.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficient in the use of all sorts of cardiovascular diagnostic machines.
Professional Experience
Tom Private Hospital, Minneapolis, MN 1997 - Present
Cardiovascular Technician
Coordinate and participate in analyzing digitized information from pre-recorded ambulatory ECG's tapes using specialized software edit information and generate quantitative arrhythmia reports for physician review; analyze more complex tapes and provide direction to other Holter Analysts as needed.
Assist in the implementation of new procedures and techniques to improve existing diagnostic methods and standards; assist in the establishment of long-range goals for the unit to include planning for new procedures, space and equipment.
Apply and remove Holter monitors to both in-patients and out-patients.
Explain procedures including, but not limited to, equipment usage, the patient's responsibility for keeping a diary/record and the use of event monitors and data transmittal as needed.
Clean equipment and perform preventative maintenance after each use; to include troubleshooting, reviewing leads, and isolating technical problems with recorders.
Schedule patient procedures and maintain logging and schedule system as needed.
Recommend to supervisor various personnel actions including hiring decisions, staff training needs, performance levels, and work schedules. Participate in research projects involving treadmills or Holters as requested.
Set up patient room and maintain stock area for procedures including linens, electrodes, and cassette tapes; order supplies as necessary.
Maintain database to archive diagnostic tapes; perform routine backup to computer network as required.
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