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David Cobb

Placerville,CA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced with TAVR, Mitral clips, VSD, ASD, Bisilica, Tricuspid clips, ECMO, and Watchman.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Cath Lab Technologist

CPMC
San Francisco, CA
03.2023 - Current
  • Adhered strictly to hospital policies regarding infection control practices at all times.
  • Performed patient assessments and monitored vital signs throughout the procedure.
  • Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, pacemaker and ICD implants, pulmonary embolism treatments, biopsies and other related procedures.
  • Set up and operated radiographic equipment to produce images of designated portions of the body.
  • Monitored patients during the procedure for any changes in condition or response to treatment.
  • Maintained sterile technique while setting up tables with necessary supplies and instruments prior to each procedure.
  • Reviewed physician orders and prepared medications as needed for administration during the procedure.
  • Provided support services including scrubbing, circulating, monitoring hemodynamic parameters and documenting patient data during procedures.
  • Applied radiation safety measures to protect staff from radiation exposure when operating x-ray equipment.
  • Calibrated Cath Lab equipment according to established protocols in order to ensure accuracy of results.
  • Conducted post-procedure maintenance on allCath Lab equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Ensured that all records were accurately documented following each procedure.
  • Maintained proficiency in use of various types of imaging modalities used within the Cath Lab environment such as digital fluoroscopy, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, family members and healthcare team members in order to provide a safe, comfortable environment throughout the procedure.
  • Set up equipment to prepare for patient procedures and tests.
  • Assisted physicians with surgical procedures and cardiac catheterizations.

Cath Lab Technologist

Enloe Medical Center
Chico, CA
11.2018 - 02.2021
  • Evaluated images for accuracy before submitting them to the Radiologist for interpretation.
  • Adhered strictly to hospital policies regarding infection control practices at all times.
  • Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, pacemaker and ICD implants, pulmonary embolism treatments, biopsies and other related procedures.
  • Set up and operated radiographic equipment to produce images of designated portions of the body.
  • Monitored patients during the procedure for any changes in condition or response to treatment.
  • Maintained sterile technique while setting up tables with necessary supplies and instruments prior to each procedure.
  • Reviewed physician orders and prepared medications as needed for administration during the procedure.
  • Provided support services including scrubbing, circulating, monitoring hemodynamic parameters and documenting patient data during procedures.
  • Calibrated Cath Lab equipment according to established protocols in order to ensure accuracy of results.
  • Applied radiation safety measures to protect staff from radiation exposure when operating x-ray equipment.
  • Conducted post-procedure maintenance on allCath Lab equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Provided technical assistance to physicians by ensuring proper positioning of patients on imaging table and adjusting equipment settings as needed for optimal image quality.
  • Ensured that all records were accurately documented following each procedure.
  • Maintained proficiency in use of various types of imaging modalities used within the Cath Lab environment such as digital fluoroscopy, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, family members and healthcare team members in order to provide a safe, comfortable environment throughout the procedure.
  • Assisted with training of new personnel on Cath Lab techniques as needed.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement within department processes and protocols and made recommendations accordingly.
  • Prioritized patient safety, satisfaction and clinical outcomes in day-to-day activities.
  • Tested patient cardiac activity with specialized equipment to conduct tests such as echocardiograms, phonocardiograms and electrocardiograms.
  • Set up equipment to prepare for patient procedures and tests.
  • Checked, tested and maintained cardiology equipment to uphold optimal diagnostic standards.
  • Assisted physicians with surgical procedures and cardiac catheterizations.
  • Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
  • Produced contrast-enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular systems with help of diagnostic imaging equipment.
  • Recorded blood pressure, limb volume changes and oxygen saturation to inform diagnostic processes.
  • Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology.
  • Compared measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to evaluate conditions and identify abnormalities.
  • Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
  • Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
  • Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
  • Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.

Education

Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA
06.2015

Skills

  • Equipment Calibration
  • Electronic Charting
  • Pulmonary Function Measurement
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Documentation
  • Supervision and Leadership
  • Calm Under Pressure

Timeline

Cath Lab Technologist

CPMC
03.2023 - Current

Cath Lab Technologist

Enloe Medical Center
11.2018 - 02.2021

Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology

Fresno Pacific University

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