Austin Bennett
Russellville,AL
Summary
Invasive cardiovascular professional skilled in assisting with diagnostic and interventional procedures. Known for precise approach to patient care and technical expertise in operating cardiovascular imaging equipment. Valued team player with focus on achieving excellent patient outcomes and adapting to fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist
St. Joseph’s Hospital- North
Tampa, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Created a supportive atmosphere for colleagues by sharing knowledge, offering feedback on technique improvements, and fostering open communication within the team.
- Successfully navigated high-pressure situations during emergency cases, providing crucial assistance to physicians in life-saving treatments.
- Frequently used Vascade along with other closure devices independently after large bore access procedures.
Travel Cath Lab Technologist
Foothills Hospital
Boulder, Colorado
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Enhanced patient outcomes with meticulous attention to detail during cardiac catheterization.
- Engaged in high risk PCI and structural heart procedures.
- Used atherectomy and cutting balloons to prepare vessels often.
- Used Mamba microcatheter and Trapper balloons for CTO work
Travel Cath Lab Technologist
Havasu Regional Medical Center
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Streamlined Cath Lab processes for increased efficiency and reduced procedure times.
- Scrubbed, circulated, and monitored complex structural heart and PCI procedures
- Scrubbed complex Carotid stenting and TCAR procedures
Cath Lab Technologist
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as pacemaker insertions and balloon angioplasties.
- Worked with a large group of physicians using a wide variety of products to enhance patients outcomes.
- Experience with TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman, Mesenteric embolization, Shockwave IVL, orbital and rotational atherectomy, etc.
Travel Cath Lab Technologist
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Frequently used SavvyWire and Optowire.
- Gained experience in approaching coronary interventions in new ways while also participating in multiple clinical trials.
- Frequently used Boston Scientific IVUS, DFR, Rotational atherectomy, and Guidezilla Guide catheters for our CTO and complex PCI work.
- Received some of the most critical patients in the state and worked closely with very experienced operators in a high stress environment daily.
Travel Cath Lab Technologist
AdventHealth Carrollwood
Tampa, Florida
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Gained extensive interventional radiology experience along with coronary and peripheral intervention experience.
- Scrubbed and circulated complex embolization, TIPS, fistulas, DVT and PE procedures
- Trained junior staff on catheterization protocols, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge sharing.
Travel Cath Lab Technologist
Memorial Health Meadows Hospital
Vidalia, Georgia
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Performed complex and invasive cardiac catherization procedures.
- Gained experience with coronary stenting, coronary angioplasty, and rotational atherectomy.
- Frequently used Vascade, Mynx, Angioseal, and Starclose independently.
Cath Lab Technologist
Ascension Providence Hospital
Mobile, Alabama
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
- Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
- Maintained a clean and orderly working environment in every area of the department.
- Experience with left heart catheterizations, right heart catheterizations, balloon angioplasty, stenting, IVUS, IFR, laser atherectomy, IVL (Shockwave), Peripheral orbital atherectomy, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Sciences
University Of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama07.2021
Skills
- Direct and mentor young staff to enhance team performance and cohesion
- Provide expert troubleshooting support to resolve operational challenges
- Addressed issues in PCI procedures with a level-headed approach to facilitate effective problem resolution
Certification
- STATE LICENSES
- Arizona # CRT0000103248 Expires: 2026-06-23
- Florida # CRT105425 Expires: 2026-03-31
- CERTIFICATIONS
- ARRT-R # 1014573 Expires: 2026-03-31
- CPR-ACLS Expires: 2027-02-28
- CPR-BLS Expires: 2027-08-28
References
Anthony Hill (Boston Scientific): 205-394-6703
Hailey Barbee (Atrium): 704-322-1445
Kimberly Wright (St. Joseph’s North): 727-798-5170
Lou Jones (Havasu Regional): 928-208-6209
Will Wilson (Boston Scientific): 757-338-5184
Timeline
Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist
St. Joseph’s Hospital- North
01.2025 - Current
Travel Cath Lab Technologist
Foothills Hospital
10.2024 - 01.2025
Travel Cath Lab Technologist
Havasu Regional Medical Center
07.2024 - 10.2024
Travel Cath Lab Technologist
Carolinas Medical Center
04.2024 - 07.2024
Travel Cath Lab Technologist
AdventHealth Carrollwood
08.2023 - 02.2024
Travel Cath Lab Technologist
Memorial Health Meadows Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2023
Cath Lab Technologist
Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham
03.2022 - 09.2024
Cath Lab Technologist
Ascension Providence Hospital
08.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Sciences
University Of South Alabama