Interventional Cardiology | Cardiac Catheterization Lab

• Prepares specimen(s) for surgical lab events by thawing, positioning, draping, and assisting in surgical dissections and/or exposures when necessary• Identifies and/or orders necessary instrument and implant sets, organizing/ displaying as appropriate for the procedure(s) to be performed• Provides practical assistance as surgical scrub technician and/or circulating technician as needed throughout the execution of the lab events• Operates the c-arm fluoroscope during surgical labs… Show more • Prepares specimen(s) for surgical lab events by thawing, positioning, draping, and assisting in surgical dissections and/or exposures when necessary• Identifies and/or orders necessary instrument and implant sets, organizing/ displaying as appropriate for the procedure(s) to be performed• Provides practical assistance as surgical scrub technician and/or circulating technician as needed throughout the execution of the lab events• Operates the c-arm fluoroscope during surgical labs and trains others to properly use the c-arm• Cleans up after each lab event by washing and sterilizing instrumentation, equipment, and surgical stations• Acts as coordinating liaison with tissue banks and other vendors, fostering solid supplier relationships and consistent specimen availability• Orders, receives, handles, stores, and disposes of specimens in compliance with regulations and corporate policies• Coordinates availability of all lab inventory including disposable surgical supplies (e.g., gowns, gloves, drapes, etc.) and instrument/implant sets (both general and ATEC branded) consistent with upcoming events and course requirements. • Identifies and communicates needs for additional instruments, equipment, and staff based on event requirements and user feedback• Monitors lab equipment for calibration and/or repair as needed• Maintains a safe, productive, and clean lab facility, following all health hazard and other safety regulations and corporate policies, including the collection and processing of hazardous waste• Follows written processes and procedures that outline compliance with all relevant health hazard standards and regulations.• Works with management to establish new SOPs• Ensures that personnel who support lab events follow relevant safety policies, guidelines, and regulations (e.g., company, OSHA, EPA, CDC)• Trains, monitors, and reports on internal compliance with such policies and procedures Show less

Executed roles as a radiologic tech. Helped with patient care. Assisted in image taking and image analysis. Managed/took initiative in taking care of full lists of radiology orders. Learned to operate EMR. Sent off images by utilizing the online portal. Communicated with coworkers, doctors, radiologists, PAs, NPs, nurses, and residents. Confidently controlled and operated the C-Arm in OR and GI cases. Performed portable x-ray exams. I acquired the knowledge of performing proper bedside manner… Show more Executed roles as a radiologic tech. Helped with patient care. Assisted in image taking and image analysis. Managed/took initiative in taking care of full lists of radiology orders. Learned to operate EMR. Sent off images by utilizing the online portal. Communicated with coworkers, doctors, radiologists, PAs, NPs, nurses, and residents. Confidently controlled and operated the C-Arm in OR and GI cases. Performed portable x-ray exams. I acquired the knowledge of performing proper bedside manner and patient care, HIPAA compliancy, patient confidentiality, and obtained proper patient-technician communication skills. Show less

worked as part of the server team, maintained and executed michelin rated service, handled food and drinks, provided detailed menu explanations

worked at “Off the Hook at the Original Fish Co.” as a server. handled multiple tables at a time, served guests, handled food and drinks

customer service, handled food and beverages, bagged and organized to go orders, served tables, bartended, trained new employees, worked and managed large events

Handled all medical records. Organized files and records, scanned records into EMR system, kept all files in EMR updated, retrieved medical records when requested, followed HIPAA codes and regulations.

Assisted doctors, NP’s, PA’s, CNA/PCA’s, and RN’s in all of their duties (ex: taking vital signs, assisting with exams, assisting with moving patients, assisting with CPR if necessary, checking in on patients, sitting with patients, prepping rooms, charting, restocking, catering to patient needs, assisting during rounds, observing during surgical procedures, assisting with labor/delivery...). This job helped me to gain effective communication skills and helped expand my knowledge of medical… Show more Assisted doctors, NP’s, PA’s, CNA/PCA’s, and RN’s in all of their duties (ex: taking vital signs, assisting with exams, assisting with moving patients, assisting with CPR if necessary, checking in on patients, sitting with patients, prepping rooms, charting, restocking, catering to patient needs, assisting during rounds, observing during surgical procedures, assisting with labor/delivery...). This job helped me to gain effective communication skills and helped expand my knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Show less

Assisted the licensed ultrasound tech in all of her duties. I performed ultrasounds on patients. My main focus during this time was obstetrics and gynecology and general ultrasound. Some examples of exams I performed are Nuchal Translucency, 3D/4D, gender, anatomy, heart views, diagnostic, gynecological ultrasounds, abdominal ultrasounds (ex: liver, kidneys, pancreas, gallbladder, bladder, spleen), arterial and venous ultrasounds, cardiovascular ultrasounds, neonatal ultrasounds, neonatal and… Show more Assisted the licensed ultrasound tech in all of her duties. I performed ultrasounds on patients. My main focus during this time was obstetrics and gynecology and general ultrasound. Some examples of exams I performed are Nuchal Translucency, 3D/4D, gender, anatomy, heart views, diagnostic, gynecological ultrasounds, abdominal ultrasounds (ex: liver, kidneys, pancreas, gallbladder, bladder, spleen), arterial and venous ultrasounds, cardiovascular ultrasounds, neonatal ultrasounds, neonatal and adult echocardiography ultrasounds. I acquired the knowledge of performing proper bedside manner and patient care. I also charted ultrasound findings, reported all information to Radiologist, HIPAA compliancy, patient confidentiality, and obtained proper patient-technician communication skills. This internship helped me improve on my knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Show less

Shifted alongside nurses, technologists, nurse assistants, and doctors to help perform their everyday tasks. Every 3 months I was placed on a different floor which provided me with unique knowledge of each individual floor. I also got the opportunity to shadow several surgeons and assist in several surgeries.