Carly Koethe
Prescott,WI
Summary
With a strong background at MHI East, I excel in cardiovascular imaging and fostering strong relationships. My experience in leading accreditation processes and mentoring teams highlights my ability to multitask and organize effectively, ensuring high-quality patient care, seamless protocol management, and clear effective communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT Technical Coordinator and Technologist
Allina Minneapolis Heart Institute
East
12.2015 - 03.2022
- Nine years of Cardiac CT experience: CCTA, TAVR, Cardiac CTA, Vascular CTA, Calcium scores, specialty lung exams, and diagnostic
- CT Technical Coordinator
- Responsible for, but not limited to:
- IAC Accreditation Application every three years – organizing two yearly IAC QC meetings with physicians and technologists
- Annual MDH Self-Referral Screening Application
- Member of East Region Protocol Committee attending quarterly meetings – communicate changes to staff and Cardiologists
- Add, edit protocols on scanner and keep hard copy protocols updated and readily available for immediate staff as well as outside CT departments
- QC binder and daily QC, proper archival and documentation
- Meet with Quality Control Officer who perform department audits and comply with current standards
- Onboard new employees and create training material and competency forms
- Communicate between outside CT departments – resource for Cardiac protocols and scanning advice
- Maintain positive relationships and trust with various departments, leaders, clinical staff, and doctoral staff
- Ensure policies remain up to date and corrections done if needed
- Point person for Cardiologists needs, or any changes requested
- Highly confident in Cardiac CT scanning, protocols, and ECG sync manipulation
- Confident in the use of Heart Flow application and providing any updates to staff and physicians via our site rep
- Coordinated with Heart Flow and Allina IT staff to set up DICOM send of models to Vitrea
- Providing high quality imaging specialized to each patient i.e.: body habitus, age, heart rhythm, and other comorbidities that affect the outcome of the exam
- Review patient’s charts in detail for allergies, exam appropriateness, etc
- Daily communication with Cardiologists, Radiologists, vascular physicians, family practice physicians and other professional staff to ensure the appropriate exam is accomplished
- Coordination of CT scheduling template for patient’s as well as staff
- Abide by Allina’s policies
- Start IVs for CT, MRI, and Echo department
- Provide support to neighboring imaging departments
- Provide protocols and scanning assistance to outside CT departments
Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology Technologist
United CV Lab
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted Cardiologists during interventional and diagnostic cardiac angiograms – scheduled and emergency
- Assisted vascular surgeons during interventional and diagnostic cases – scheduled and emergency
- Prepped patients and equipment for procedures utilizing proper sterile technique
- Monitored cases utilizing MAC Lab for legal documentation of procedures
- Responded to emergencies and codes within the lab
- Utilized technology within the lab such as: Coroflow, FFR, IVUS, OCT, Volcano
- Checked implants, and all stents, wires, supplies etc
- For expiration dates
- Prepared for Joint Commission and MDH compliance visits
Radiology Technologist
Mayo Clinic Health System
Red Wing
11.2013 - 12.2015
- Performed high quality diagnostic x-rays, and CT scans
- Ensured proper archival of imaging
- Worked independently as well as with others
- Operated Siemens portable x-ray equipment for surgical procedures (general, orthopedic & spine) bedside/ER exams and codes
- Performed fluoroscopic procedures alongside Radiologist
- Communicated with Radiologists for protocols
- Prepared exam rooms for procedures and stocked for following day
- Set up sterile trays for MRI Arthrograms
- Ensured sterile field was preserved for C-Arm cases in the OR
- Part of the trauma and code team in the ED and inpatient setting
- Performed multiple modalities: x-ray, portable x-ray, CT, OR, Fluoroscopy, Bone Density, and EKG exams
- Research patient charts to verify correct orders on patients
- Started IVs for CT exams as well as assisting the ED and urgent care patients
- Prepared appropriate oral/IV contrast per protocol for fluoroscopic and CT exams
- Worked day, evening, and overnight shifts
- Performed Quality Control on Siemens CT Scanner and Digital Fuji X-ray unit
Education
A.A.S. - Radiology-Accredited
Southeast Technical College
Winona, MN07.2013
Skills
- Cardiovascular Imaging Expertise
- Relationship Management
- Effective Communication
- Teaching
- Mentoring
- Effective Multitasking
- Thoroughly Organized Work Habits
Certification
- SCCT - Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
- ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, #519916, 08/2013, Present
- Board Certified Computed Tomography, 02/2015, Present
- First Aid, CPR, and AED certified - American Red Cross
Timeline
Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology Technologist
United CV Lab
05.2021 - 12.2021
CT Technical Coordinator and Technologist
Allina Minneapolis Heart Institute
12.2015 - 03.2022
Radiology Technologist
Mayo Clinic Health System
11.2013 - 12.2015
A.A.S. - Radiology-Accredited
Southeast Technical College
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