Billijo Bumgardner
EDISON,OH
Summary
Exceptional Cardiovascular Technologist offering more than six years' working with physicians to diagnose and treat cardiac and peripheral vascular disease. Specializing in care of patients undergoing PTCA, stent placement and Left Ventricular assist devices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Knox Community Hospital
04.2018 - Current
- Provided ongoing support to physicians, nurses, and other medical staff for optimal patient care during interventional radiology procedures.
- Contributed to the reduction of complications by meticulously following sterile technique guidelines during invasive procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability to various situations by efficiently handling emergency cases alongside routine exams without compromising quality of care.
- Enhanced staff competency through active involvement in training new technologists on department protocols and equipment usage.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and notified physician of readings outside parameters.
- Supported successful interventions by setting up devices such as balloons, stents, and pacemakers for proper use during procedures.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels of supplies, ensuring timely replenishment to prevent disruption in service delivery.
- Reviewed and recorded patient medical histories and relevant clinical data to enhance knowledge prior to examination.
Radiologic Technologist
Riverside Methodist Hospital
06.2014 - 04.2018
- Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Collaborated with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate diagnoses through high-quality imaging results.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations governing radiation exposure by maintaining proper documentation and following established protocols during every examination.
- Aided in reducing repeat examinations due to image artifacts or poor positioning through thorough pre-imaging assessments.
Education
Associate of Arts - Professional Writing
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHAssociate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Marion Technical College
Marion, OHSkills
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Device Implantation
- Interventional procedures
- Cardiovascular Anatomy
- Angioplasty Techniques
- Sterile Technique
- Peripheral Intervention
Accomplishments
In charge of ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
Reviewed and processed billing charges.
Certification
ARRT RT(R)
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Knox Community Hospital
04.2018 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Riverside Methodist Hospital
06.2014 - 04.2018
Associate of Arts - Professional Writing
The Ohio State University
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Marion Technical College
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