Alexandra Torres
Rockwall,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proficient at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experience with training students and new hires.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Baylor Scott & White
Rowlett, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Performed and assisted with diagnostic & pci cardiac catheterizations, left and right heart catherizations, pacemaker/bi-v implantations and device extractions.
- Assisted in the management of electrophysiology studies including complex ablations, device implants.
- Monitored patient's hemodynamics during invasive cardiovascular procedures.
- Many IR & peripheral procedures daily
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Advent Health
Sebring, FL
10.2018 - Current
- Set up equipment to prepare for patient procedures and tests
- Monitored patients' vitals before, during and after procedures.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our procedures.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Prioritized patient safety, satisfaction and clinical outcomes in day-to-day activities.
- Assisted physicians with surgical procedures and cardiac catheterizations.
Radiologic Technologist
Adventist Health System
Sebring, FL
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Positioned patients and x-ray and CT equipment, and implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
- Selected proper technique for ordered exam to prevent patient from receiving high levels of absorbed radiation.
- Set up sterile tables and prepared patients using aseptic techniques.
Radiologic Technologist
Highlands Regional Medical Center
Sebring, FL
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Positioned C-arm equipment using clinical judgment to capture quality images.
- Worked in orthopedic office, imaging patients for pre and post op care as well as routine visits.
- Instructed and prepared patients to facilitate x-ray or other examinations.
Radiologic Technologist
Advanced Mri & Imaging
Sebring, FL
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Positioned patients and x-ray equipment, and implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
- Performed radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing quality images for timely interpretation.
- Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
- Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls and directing messages to team members.
Education
Certification
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
2023
Associate of Arts - Radiologic Technology
South Florida State College
Avon Park, FL07.2014
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
2014
ACLS/BLS Certified
Skills
- Hemodynamic & EKG Rhythm Interpretation
- PCI & High risk procedures
- Right heart & AS Studies
- EP studies & Right-sided Ablations
- Temp pacers, Pacemaker & Bi-V devices, Micra pacemakers, loop recorder placement and removals
- Impella & IABP insertion
- AngioJet, Penumbra (Cat RX, Lighting & Bolt), Export Catheter, Inari catheter
- Jetstream, CSI, HawkOne
- Embolization coils- Pneumbra & Interlock
- Shockwave: coronary & peripheral plus new Javelin experience
- IVUS, Sync Vision, FFR, & IFR, Cathworks
- Interventional Radiology procedures: Nephrostomy/ureteral stents, dialysis catheter placements, IVC filters, peripheral runoffs, Mediport placements, AV Fistulas, Renal angiograms with intervention, TIPSS, peg tube placements, suprapubic catheters, tunneled picc lines, pleurex catheters, Coil procedures, Bone Biopsies
- Mesenteric and celiac intervention procedures
- EVAR
- Carotid stenting with filter wire placement, TCAR
- Angioseal, Perclose, Vascade, Mynx, Manta, Starclose closure device experience
Timeline
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Baylor Scott & White
12.2023 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Advent Health
10.2018 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Adventist Health System
05.2017 - 10.2018
Radiologic Technologist
Highlands Regional Medical Center
03.2015 - 05.2017
Radiologic Technologist
Advanced Mri & Imaging
08.2014 - 03.2015
Certification
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Associate of Arts - Radiologic Technology
South Florida State College
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
ACLS/BLS Certified
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