Betsy Bryntesen
Denver,CO
Summary
Cath lab technologist with compassion in delivering high quality patient care and technical expertise in cardiac catheterization procedures. Proficient in operating and maintaining specialized equipment, ensuring accurate diagnostic results and optimal patient outcomes. Strong ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, communicate effectively with patients, physicians, team members and uphold the highest standards of safety and compliance within the cath lab environment. Dedicated to ongoing learning and professional development in the rapidly evolving field of cardiovascular medicine.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Intermountain Healthcare Saint Joseph Hospital
2022.04 - Current
- Supported successful interventions by setting up devices such as balloons, stents, AAA grafts, peripheral angioplasty, shockwave, rotablator, and pacemakers for proper use during procedures.
- Assisted physicians in structural heart cases such as Watchman and Mitraclip
- Continuous monitoring of vitals and hemodynamics to assess the best of patient care.
- Contributed to the reduction of procedure times, optimizing on time case flow to the best of my ability, showing up prepared and utilizing resources.
- Adhered strictly to hospital protocols regarding infection control measures, reducing risks related to healthcare-associated infections within the lab setting.
- Operated diagnostic imaging equipment (Phillips system) to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs. Proficient in panning the table.
- Enhanced patient safety with meticulous attention to sterile techniques and radiation protection measures. Including changing angles and using shutters.
- Improved patient outcomes by performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures. Proficient in right heart caths, myocardial biopsies, left heart caths and exercise studies.
- Assisted vascular surgeons in EVAR, TCAR, FEVAR and peripheral angioplasty.
- Daily maintenance of room stocking and putting supplies away.
- Data entry for National Jewish physicians using REDCAP program for right heart caths and exercise studies.
EKG Technician
Kootenai Health
2021.12 - 2022.04
- Increased efficiency in daily operations by organizing supplies inventory and restocking as needed.
- Completed stat EKG in emergency room and throughout hospital
- Responded to all rapid responses and codes
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist (student)
Kootenai Health
2021.09 - 2022.04
- Scrubbed diagnostic right and left heart caths as well as PCI's
- obtained 800 clinical hours
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA06.2022
Skills
- Certified Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
- Wire management, organized table management
- Communication with patients and physician
- Proficient managing and setting up both manifold and ascist
- Comfortable in Hybrid OR setting
- Expertise in panning the table using Phillips system
- Experience assisting EP in pacemaker implants
- Management of hemodynamic monitoring using MACLAB
Certification
- RCIS
- BLS
- ACLS
- DORA of Colorado surgical assistant and surgical technologist
- Colorado department of Public Health and Enviroment Flouroscopy Operator of X-ray machine
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Intermountain Healthcare Saint Joseph Hospital
2022.04 - Current
EKG Technician
Kootenai Health
2021.12 - 2022.04
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist (student)
Kootenai Health
2021.09 - 2022.04
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Spokane Community College
- RCIS
- BLS
- ACLS
- DORA of Colorado surgical assistant and surgical technologist
- Colorado department of Public Health and Enviroment Flouroscopy Operator of X-ray machine
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