* Gained knowledge of patient prep and basic coronary anatomy* Assisted with patient care in the Recovery Room* Practiced sterile technique, assisted scrub tech with necessary sterile supplies for each procedure* Became familiar with imaging equipment and protocols, as well as materials/supplies used in procedures; sheaths, wires, catheters, stents, balloons, etc.* Assisted the cardiologist & scrub tech in coronary and peripheral vascular imaging and interventional procedures: PTA, PTCA, generator exchange, stent, ICD, & BIV placement

* Acquired and processed DR and CR general procedures and exams, including surgery, emergency, etc. under direct supervision of registered technologist* Assisted patients during exams, obtained patient history, and confirmed identity and physician orders prior to exams* Positioned and performed x-rays under supervision of licensed radiology technician* Cleaned exam rooms, equipment, and positioning aids between patients, and stocked supplies as necessary

* Acquired and processed DR, and film general procedures and exams, including fluoroscopy, under direct supervision of registered technologist* Assisted patients during exams, obtained patient history, and confirmed identity and physician orders prior to exams* Positioned and performed x-rays under supervision of licensed radiology technician* Cleaned exam rooms, equipment, and positioning aids between patients, and stocked supplies as necessary

* Performed daily management of reading room operations* Directly assisted radiologists with film hanging and image retrieval through PACS* Managed and organized patient files, films, reports and paperwork* Obtained outside films/reports for comparison* Uploaded physician’s dictation to transcriptionists and faxed final reports to referring physicians