Blake Hayes
Grovetown,GA
Summary
Dynamic individual who has developed an extensive knowledge base of endovascular procedures through assisting physicians intraprocedure and coordinating the availability of products necessary to provide patients with the best possible outcome. This knowledge has progressed through a career that has spanned over a decade. Dedicated to being part of a successful team that is driven, and focused on optimal patient outcomes. Extensive experience with vendors and how quality products perform in a way that makes selling them easy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Liaison
Select Medical
Augusta, Georgia
08.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with medical staff to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Educate patients on treatment options and available resources.
- Coordinate with insurance companies for authorizations and coverage verification.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with state and federal regulations related to patient care.
- Conduct patient assessments to identify appropriate care needs.
- Provide guidance and support to healthcare providers on the use of available resources.
- Promote positive interactions between the organization and external referral sources.
Lead Interventional Radiology Technologist
Piedmont Hospital
Augusta, Georgia
11.2017 - Current
- Operate imaging equipment for interventional procedures and diagnostic examinations.
- Assist physicians during catheter placements and biopsies in sterile environments.
- Prepare patients for procedures by explaining processes and ensuring comfort.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation for interventional radiology cases.
- Collaborate with healthcare team to optimize workflow and patient care standards.
- Adhere to safety protocols and infection control measures in the radiology department.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Assist radiologists in the performance of complex interventional radiology procedures including angiography, embolization, and biopsies.
- Educate patients on the purpose of the procedure they will be undergoing while providing emotional support throughout the process.
- Assess patient's physical condition before performing any imaging procedure by reviewing medical history records, lab results.
- Prepare and performed complex vascular angiography procedures with intervention using specialized medical products, and produced optimal patient outcomes.
- Lead a team of IR technologists and nurses on a daily basis in caring for patients with diverse clinical needs (i.e., ICU, outpatient, ER, inpatient), and a variety of different procedures (IR, vascular, neuro).
- Utilize 3D CT overlay software to obtain imaging for targeted angiography intervention procedures.
- Developed an extensive knowledge of supplies used for percutaneous intervention procedures, including sheaths, atherectomy devices, angioplasty balloons, and arterial and venous stenting.
Interventional Radiology Technologist
University Hospital - University Health System
Augusta, Georgia
05.2015 - 11.2017
- Operated imaging equipment for interventional procedures and diagnostic imaging.
- Assisted physicians during minimally invasive procedures and patient interventions.
- Prepared patients by explaining procedures and obtaining necessary consents.
- Maintained sterile environments while ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Communicated effectively with other members of healthcare team regarding patient care needs throughout the course of their treatment plan.
- Reviewed diagnostic images for accuracy and appropriateness prior to submission for interpretation by a radiologist.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols at all times while working within an interventional radiology environment.
- Worked with a group of vascular surgeons to perform percutaneous peripheral angiography procedures with intervention.
- Performed EVAR and TEVAR procedures in both the Cath Lab suite and the Hybrid OR setting.
- Assisted the surgeons with femoral and radial arterial access.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health Sciences
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA09-2010
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Interventional procedures
- Peripheral Vascular Angiography with Intervention
- 3D CT
- EVAR
- TEVAR
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Workflow optimization
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking
- Calm and effective under pressure
- Creative critical thinking
- Business integrity
- Rapid learner
- Hardworking
- Goal oriented
Certification
- Registered Radiological Technologist RT(R)
Timeline
Clinical Liaison
Select Medical
08.2025 - Current
Lead Interventional Radiology Technologist
Piedmont Hospital
11.2017 - Current
Interventional Radiology Technologist
University Hospital - University Health System
05.2015 - 11.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health Sciences
Augusta Technical College