Aaron OKAI

Cardiac cath lab tech

• Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
• Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs.
• Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
• Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
• Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
• Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as pacemaker insertions and balloon angioplasties.

• Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
• Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as pacemaker insertions and balloon angioplasties.
• Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
• Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
• Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
• Assisted physician in atherectomy with CSI and rotoblator
• Tandem heart, balloon pump, and impella insertions

• Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films .
• Facilitated positive care experience for patients, establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
• Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
• Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
• Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.

assist scrub for cardiac and interventional radiology cases