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Elsie Jones

Port Charlotte

Summary

Experienced and compassionate cath lab technologist that's worked in the lab for 7 years. Assisted in numerous diagnostic and complex cardiac interventional procedures, ensuring a successful outcome. Strong connections with multiple physicians at the procedure table by providing excellent communication and decision making to determine the best care for the patients. Bring positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisting interventional cardiologists and electrophysiologists with procedures like left heart cath, PCIs, Bi-Vs, Leadless pacers, cardiac ablations and loop recorder insertion
  • Maintaining sterile field and communicating with physicians at the procedure table as well as identify significant lesions that needs interventions
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments by minimizing turnaround time so patient exams are not delayed


Cardiac Cath Lab Travel RCIS

Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 09.2024
  • Traveled mainly in the state of Florida which were located Sebring, Clearwater and Tampa
  • Assisted many cardiologists in cardiac, peripheral, and structural heart procedures like PFO and BAV
  • Scrubbed in mostly complex PCI with Impella support, tons of TAVR workups, and a few carotid procedures
  • Participated in STEMI research that involved placing an Impella for cardiogenic shock as soon as possible before intervening to improve EF and decrease in mortality

• Assisted interventional radiologists in various procedures

like inserting drains, ureteral stent placement, biopsies with CT guidance, mediport insertion and fistula intervention

  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Promoted patient advocacy, ensuring all patients received appropriate care and resources.

Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Shorepoint Health
06.2018 - 12.2021
  • Assisted with many cardiologists and electrophysiologists as well as vascular surgeons and a neuro interventional radiologist at this facility
  • Performed abundance of cardiac and peripheral procedures that were chronic total occlusion using equipments like Shockwave, Pioneer re entry catheter, Laser,and many more
  • Frequently use IVUS for measuring and visualize the size of vessels
  • Minimal amount of neuro cases but taken on-call shift for both neuro and STEMI
  • Observed procedure like ASA (alcohol septal ablation), ECMO, Angiovac
  • Moderate exposure to scrubbing TAVR and AAA procedures in Hybrid OR

Education

Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Technology

Florida Southwestern State College
Fort Myers, FL
06-2018

Skills

  • Document and monitor on hemodynamic systems such as: Philips Xper, EPIC Cupid, and GE Maclab
  • Interpret IVUS and OCT
  • Work well under pressure
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Quickly troubleshooting equipment in the lab
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Independent judgment and decision making
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • BLS Certified (AHA)
  • ACLS Certified (AHA)
  • Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist, CCI certification

Timeline

Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
09.2024 - Current

Cardiac Cath Lab Travel RCIS

Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 09.2024

Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Shorepoint Health
06.2018 - 12.2021

Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Technology

Florida Southwestern State College