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 Technologist
SUMMARY:
Expert Cardiovascular Technologist 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 knowledge of current technical aspects of patient care in the Cath and/or Special Procedures environment.
In-depth knowledge of, and ability to perform, basic nursing functions.
Profound knowledge of and proficiency with various types of diagnostic imaging equipment.
Uncommon knowledge of modern office principles, practices, systems and tools/equipment.
Remarkable ability to effectively scrub and assist during Cath lab procedures.
Excellent ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with staff, physicians, and other departments.
Unmatchable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.
Immense ability to operate office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level of proficiency.
Professional Experience
Tom Private Hospital, Minneapolis, MN 1997 - Present
Cardiovascular Technologist
Review and record pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data.
Perform appropriate clinical procedures and obtain a record of anatomical, pathological, and physiological data for interpretation by a physician.
Perform cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Assist in a variety of special and complex invasive cardiovascular procedures.
Assist the Cardiologist in the performance of all cardiac invasive procedures.
Responsible for the operation of cardiac imaging and monitoring equipment and the preparation of supplies necessary for the procedure.
Assist patients/families in achieving outcomes through evaluation and assessment of needs, education, and participates in the delivery of care.
Prepare patients for cardiac catheterization and balloon angioplasty by first positioning them on an examining table and then shaving, cleaning, and administering anesthesia to the top of their leg near the groin.
Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate with EKG equipment and notify the physician if something appears to be wrong.
Prepare and monitor patients during open-heart surgery and the implantation of pacemakers.
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