Andrea Kish
Nashville
Summary
A highly skilled Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist with over 10 years of experience in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular diseases, including advanced expertise in Electrophysiology, Cardiac Ablation, and EP Mapping technologies. Proven track record in assisting with high-risk PCI, 3D mapping, and complex electrophysiology procedures, alongside providing excellent technical support and training to healthcare teams. Adept at operating and maintaining complex diagnostic equipment, including Impella, IABP, and ablation systems, while maintaining a strong commitment to patient care and safety.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Instrument Technologist
VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System- Veterans Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Perform electrocardiogram tests on patients to monitor heart activity and detect abnormalities
- Collaborate with the medical team to interpret tests results and provide accurate data of both electrograms and heart monitors (Zio patches)
- Ensure equipment is properly calibrated and maintained along with inventory
- Assist in performing cardiac stress tests, including both treadmill and echo guided tests
Cardiac Cath/Electrophysiology Technologist
James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital
04.2016 - 06.2023
- Assisted in over 500 complex cardiac procedures, including high-risk PCIs, cardiac ablations, and electrophysiology studies
- Co-Lead technologist for EP mapping and diagnostic ablation procedures, utilizing 3D mapping systems to support precise ablation outcomes
- Regularly collaborated with cardiologists, EP specialists, and surgical teams to ensure seamless execution of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
- Provided advanced technical training to fellows and new technologists in EP mapping and ablation systems
- Promoted to Inventory management team lead from 2017-2023
Cardiac catheterization/ Electrophysiology Technologist
Manatee Memorial Hospital
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Conducted complex coronary, vascular, and electrophysiology procedures, including high-risk PCI, defibrillator implantation, and cardiac ablations
- Actively supported the EP department in mapping studies, ensuring accurate diagnosis and treatment
- Assist physicians and multidisciplinary team with Mitral Clip procedures and TAVR work-ups
- Proficient in procedural documentation, circulating, assisting physicians with the implantation of defibrillators (ICD, BIV-ICD, SICD), permanent pacemakers (single, dual, and Micra), loop recorders, and link devices, temporary pacemakers, and Cardiomems device implantation
- Proficient in procedural documentation, circulating, and assisting physicians with electrophysiology studies, cardiac pacing and measurements, 3D mapping, and PVI Cryo and radiofrequency ablations
- Assist with logging, ordering, and maintaining inventory for the department
- Member of the STEMI and vascular team with off-hours response
Cardiac Cath/Intervention Radiology Technologist
Baycare Health Systems
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Played a key role in the establishment of the cardiac cath and interventional radiology department at St
- Joseph’s Hospital-South
- Assisted physicians in a range of cardiac and vascular procedures, including pacemaker implantations and ablations
- Proficient in procedural documentation, circulating, and assisting physicians with and training staff in performing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions of the vascular system, peripheral interventions, embolizing, permanent and temporary dialysis catheter placement, lumbar punctures, and vertebroplasty
- Proficient in procedural documentation, circulating, and assisting physicians and staff with performing diagnostic cardiac catheterizations, permanent pacemakers, and loop recorders
- Member of the vascular call team with off-hours response
Cardiac catheterization/ Electrophysiology Technologist
Tampa General Hospital
06.2010 - 12.2014
- Assisted physicians and fellows in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for vascular, coronary, carotid, and renal systems, including aortic and mitral balloon valvuloplasty
- Executed high-risk PCI procedures and supported Swan-Ganz catheter placements for continuous cardiac output monitoring
- Proficient in advanced interventional technologies such as Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Impella, Angiojet, and Radi-wire for enhanced patient care
- Provided patient education and support for post-procedural care and recovery
- Key member of the STEMI team, responding to emergency calls and facilitating rapid intervention in critical cases
Education
Masters of Healthcare Administration -
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, New Hampshire05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Social Science (Sociology/ Public Health)
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida01.2020
Associates of Applied Science Degree -
Central Florida Institute
Palm Harbor, Florida01.2010
Skills
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) certification
- Impella certification
- Cardiac Ablation
- EP Mapping
- Electrophysiology Studies
- 3D Mapping Technologies
Timeline
Medical Instrument Technologist
VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System- Veterans Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Cardiac Cath/Electrophysiology Technologist
James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital
04.2016 - 06.2023
Cardiac catheterization/ Electrophysiology Technologist
Manatee Memorial Hospital
05.2015 - 01.2019
Cardiac Cath/Intervention Radiology Technologist
Baycare Health Systems
01.2015 - 04.2015
Cardiac catheterization/ Electrophysiology Technologist
Tampa General Hospital
06.2010 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Social Science (Sociology/ Public Health)
University of South Florida
Associates of Applied Science Degree -
Central Florida Institute
Masters of Healthcare Administration -
Southern New Hampshire University
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