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Joseph CISTO

Signal Mountain,TN

Summary

Dynamic clinical specialist with a proven track record at multiple facilities enhancing medical professional comprehension, skill and capabilities. Specializes in evidence-based practice and mentoring, boasting over 14,000 procedural experiences. Demonstrated leadership in high-pressure environments, significantly improving performance and clinical expertise across multiple healthcare settings.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Educator

Abiomed
06.2023 - Current
  • Implemented new educational techniques to boost medical professional comprehension while reducing learning time.
  • Enhanced team to support service to over 10 facilities
  • Provides clinical instruction to medical professionals in clinical settings to include cath labs, critical care units, cardiology fellows and emergency rooms.
  • Instructed and coached medical professionals to help overcome clinical deficiency issues and personal challenges.
  • Support cases in cath labs and operating rooms as a reference for insertion and device management.
  • Pt and staff support for patient management in critical care units.

Cardiovascular Specialist

Erlanger Baroness Hospital
01.2018 - Current
  • Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
  • Performed diagnostic cardiac catheterization procedures to assess heart muscles, valves and arteries.
  • Completed daily rounds with patients to check conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Collaborated on strategic planning and kept practice operations aligned with organizational mission, vision and goals.
  • Stayed up to date on latest research regarding indicators of heart disease and treatment options.

Radiologic Technologist

Parkridge Medical Center
09.2005 - 08.2023

•Approximately 14,000-15,000 procedures of experience
•Assist during coronary stenting, pacemakers, Rotablator rotational atherectomy system, AFib Ablation,thrombectomy, and angioplasty.Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism, and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
•Monitor and scrub diagnostic and interventional procedures both cardiac and interventional radiology
•Properly document chronologically all procedure issues and hemodynamic parameters, calculations and medications in the MacLab computerized system

  • Coordinated with other healthcare personnel to deliver quality patient care.

Army Specialist 91P

Department of Defense
10.2002 - 04.2004

Ability to perform under pressure in a highly disciplined team environment, executing complex tasks with precision and attention to detail, while demonstrating exceptional physical fitness, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to following orders and maintaining operational readiness, often gained through rigorous training

Education

MBA - Hospital Administration

Marylhurst University
Portland, OR

Bachelor of Science - Radiology

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

Skills

  • Clinical supervision
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Performance improvement
  • Simulation training
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Quality improvement
  • Clinical expertise
  • Staff development

Timeline

Clinical Educator

Abiomed
06.2023 - Current

Cardiovascular Specialist

Erlanger Baroness Hospital
01.2018 - Current

Radiologic Technologist

Parkridge Medical Center
09.2005 - 08.2023

Army Specialist 91P

Department of Defense
10.2002 - 04.2004

MBA - Hospital Administration

Marylhurst University

Bachelor of Science - Radiology

East Tennessee State University
Joseph CISTO