Deanna McKay
Kyle,TX
Summary
Results-driven Senior Cardiac Interventional Technologist known for strong technical proficiency and commitment to patient safety. Extensive experience in assisting complex procedures and monitoring protocols, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Dedicated Senior Cardiac Interventional Technologist with expertise in patient advocacy, hardware maintenance, and critical care support. Committed to ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance while assisting in complex procedures.
Compassionate professional with over 12 years of experience in cardiac interventional technology. Skilled in image evaluation, patient instruction, and regulatory compliance. Focused on enhancing patient outcomes through meticulous procedure support and proactive safety measures.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Cardiac Interventional Techologist
Ascension Seton Hays
Kyle, TX
07.2013 - Current
- Assists cardiology and electrophysiology physicians with procedures and provides diagnostic aid (x-ray/fluoroscopy) by conducting organ or body scans on patients.
- Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
- Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
- Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
- Able to perform all specialized imaging procedures, along with assisting the Cardiologist/Electrophysiologist/Radiologist/PA.
- Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
Clinical Nurse Assistant
Brackenridge Hospital
Austin, TX
08.2001 - 07.2013
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient condition accurately.
- Supported daily activities for patients, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient treatment plans.
- Worked in the Emergency Room under extreme pressure to help save the critically ill.
Education
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Imaging - Radiology
Austin Community College
Austin, TX08-2010
Skills
- Patient instruction and advocacy
- Hardware maintenance (fluoroscopy, interventional tools)
- x-ray machine and medical device learning
- Image evaluation with added treatment suggestions
- 24 hour call as instructed
Accomplishments
- Used as a charge/lead technologist to run the board and organize teams and workflow, successfully managed add on procedures.
- Developed processes to run the unit efficiently
- After years in cardiac cath lab, took the opportunity to learn a new trade with in the lab.
Certification
- Registered Radiology Technologist
- Cardiovascular Intervention certification in progress
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Cardiac Interventional Techologist
Ascension Seton Hays
07.2013 - Current
Clinical Nurse Assistant
Brackenridge Hospital
08.2001 - 07.2013
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Imaging - Radiology
Austin Community College