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Cragar Swarb

Summary

Well-organized Cardiovascular Technician offering 7 years of healthcare experience. Smoothly evaluating patients using diverse tests and routine procedures. Good prioritization, documentation and records management abilities. Seasoned Cardiovascular Technologist with expertise in test methods, instrument use and laboratory policies and procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and accuracy. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker eager to succeed.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cardiovascular Technologist

Lisa Thompkins
11.2022 - Current

Providence Regional Medical Center

  • Procedures include Pacemakers, ICD's, Impella, Balloon angioplasties, Iliac stents, G-tube's, Left and right heart catheterizations and other IR cases.
  • Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs
  • Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices
  • Used Siemens, Phillips and Volcano x-ray machines

Cardiovascular Technologist

Jen Goslin
05.2022 - 10.2022

Lahey hospital and Medical Center

  • Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
  • Procedures include Pacemakers, ICD's, Impella, Balloon pump, Iliac stents, Left and right heart catheterizations.
  • Inspected, maintained, and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
  • Assisted on cardiac cauterizations by operating multi-channel monitor.

Cardiovascular Technologist

Vivian Savaglia
10.2021 - 05.2022

Good Samaritan Medical Center

  • Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
  • Procedures include G-tubes, open thrombectomy, Pacemakers, ICD's, Impella, Balloon pump, Iliac stents, Left and right heart catheterizations and other IR cases.
  • Assisted on cardiac cauterizations by operating multi-channel physiologic monitor.

Cardiovascular Technologist

Samantha Gonzalez
06.2021 - 09.2021

Peace Health Southwest Medical Center

  • Procedures include Pacemakers, ICD's, Impella, Balloon pump, Iliac stents, TAVR, Watchman, G-tubes, Left and right heart catheterizations, and other IR cases.
  • Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
  • Assisted on cardiac cauterizations by operating multi-channel physiologic monitor.

Cardiovascular Technologist

Rico Tucker
02.2021 - 05.2021

Plano Presbyterian

  • Procedures include Pacemakers, ICD's, Impella, Balloon pump, G-tubes, Mediport implants, Iliac stents, Left and right heart catheterizations, and other IR cases.
  • Assisted on cardiac cauterizations by operating multi-channel physiologic monitor.
  • Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs.
  • Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
  • Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
  • Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.

Cardiovascular Technologist

Steve F
11.2020 - 02.2021

Medical City Fort Worth

  • Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as pacemaker insertions and balloon angioplasties.
  • Procedures include Pacemakers, ICD's, Impella, Balloon pump, Iliac stents, Left and right heart catheterizations.
  • Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.

Cardiovascular Technician

Gerard Fraser
04.2020 - 10.2020

Yale New Haven Health

  • Procedures include Pacemakers, ICD's, Impella, Balloon pump, Iliac stents, Left and right heart catheterizations.
  • Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
  • Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
  • Inspected, maintained, and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
  • Assisted on cardiac cauterizations by operating multi-channel physiologic monitor.

Cardiovascular Technologist

Shana Boliger
01.2020 - 04.2020

Good Samaritan/ Kaiser Permanente

  • Procedures include Pacemakers, ICD's, Impella, Iliac stents, Balloon angioplasties, Left and right heart catheterizations.
  • Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs
  • Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices
  • Used Seimens, Toshiba, Phillips and Volcano x-ray machines

Cardiovascular Technologist

Mike Leatherwood
11.2018 - 12.2019

Heart Hospital

  • Procedures include Pacemakers, ICD's, Impella, Balloon pump, Iliac stents, Left and right heart catheterizations.
  • Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
  • Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
  • Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs.
  • Conducted electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, phonocardiogram and stress tests by using electronic test equipment and recording devices.

Cardiovascular Technologist

Erica Patton
07.2017 - 11.2018

Covenant Medical Center

  • Procedures include Pacemakers, ICD's, Impella, Balloon pump, Iliac stents, Left and right heart catheterizations.
  • Maintained and adjusted cardiology and pulmonary equipment.
  • Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
  • Utilized stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to fast pace situations.

Education

Associate of Science - Radiography

Covenant School of Radiography
Lubbock, TX
04.2017

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX
08.2014

High School Diploma -

Sudan High School
Sudan, TX
05.2010

Skills

  • ECG Rhythm Interpretation
  • Eager to learn
  • Echocardiograms administration
  • Surgical assistance
  • Workflow Processes
  • Equipment Sanitizing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Procedure Preparation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Emergency Situations
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Certification

  • Licensed RT(R) - 2017-Present

Hobbies

Hiking

Camping

Basketball 

Tennis 

Travelling

Timeline

Cardiovascular Technologist

Lisa Thompkins
11.2022 - Current

Cardiovascular Technologist

Jen Goslin
05.2022 - 10.2022

Cardiovascular Technologist

Vivian Savaglia
10.2021 - 05.2022

Cardiovascular Technologist

Samantha Gonzalez
06.2021 - 09.2021

Cardiovascular Technologist

Rico Tucker
02.2021 - 05.2021

Cardiovascular Technologist

Steve F
11.2020 - 02.2021

Cardiovascular Technician

Gerard Fraser
04.2020 - 10.2020

Cardiovascular Technologist

Shana Boliger
01.2020 - 04.2020

Cardiovascular Technologist

Mike Leatherwood
11.2018 - 12.2019

Cardiovascular Technologist

Erica Patton
07.2017 - 11.2018

Associate of Science - Radiography

Covenant School of Radiography

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

West Texas A&M University

High School Diploma -

Sudan High School
Cragar Swarb