Erin Simpson
Odenville
Summary
Healthcare professional with 10 years of clinical experience, seeking to transition into medical sales. Proven ability to build strong relationships with physicians, clinical teams, and industry representatives, with a deep understanding of healthcare environments and patient-focused solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Vascular Lab Technologists
Birmingham VA Medical Center
Birmingham
03.2024 - Current
- Prepared room and patient in sterile manner, assisting cardiologist during procedures to ensure optimal patient care.
- Procedures involved in include, but not limited to, right and left heart catheterization, cardiac intervention.
- Electrophysiology procedures include ablations and permanent pacemakers.
- Procedures include elective and emergent cases.
- Maintained accurate documentation and managed room circulation throughout procedures.
- Trained cardiology fellows from UAB in heart catheterizations and electrophysiology ablations.
Vascular Lab Technologists
Children's of Alabama
Birmingham
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared room and patient in sterile manner, ensuring readiness for cardiologist during procedures.
- Procedures include elective and emergent cases.
- Assisted in a variety of procedures, including right and left heart catheterization, embolization of vessels, thrombectomy, interventions of great vessels, pulmonary valve implantation, and ASD and PFO closures.
- Ensured accurate documentation and room circulation to support procedures.
Vascular Lab Technologists
St. Vincent's East
Birmingham
04.2018 - 01.2023
- Lead Vascular Technologist role consisted of scrubbing and circulating cases, coordinating weekly schedules, and collaborating with cardiologists and surgeons to optimize case scheduling, while overseeing yearly lead scanning and delegating tasks to ensure smooth operation of cath lab.
- Contributed to special procedure teams for TAVR, EVAR, and TCAR.
- Preparing room and patient in a sterile manner to assist cardiologist during procedure.
- Participated in special procedure teams for TAVR, EVAR, and TCAR, collaborating with medical professionals.
- Other procedures include diagnostic and intervention of peripheral, A&I, renal, subclavian, and carotids.
- Operate machines including: xray machine, FFR/iFR/IVUS, balloon pump, Impella, CSI, rotabladder, shockwave, and ultrasound.
- Ensured accurate documentation and room circulation to support procedures.
Vascular Lab Technologists
University Medical Center
New Orleans
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Prepared room and patient in sterile manner, assisting cardiologist during procedures.
- Procedures include elective and emergent coronary cases.
- Conducted diagnostic and interventional procedures for peripheral, A&I, and carotid cases.
- Operate machines including: xray machine, FFR/IVUS, balloon pump, Impella, CSI, rotabladder, and ultrasound.
- Circulated and charted during cases to ensure accurate documentation.
Radiologic Technologists
Children's of Alabama
Birmingham
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Performed radiographs on patients using CR and DR equipment to ensure accurate imaging in exam rooms and portable settings.
- Set up and assisted radiologist in fluoroscopic procedures, including upper GI exams, barium enemas, modified swallows, esophagram exams, lumbar punctures, and placement of feeding tubes to support diagnostic accuracy and patient care.
- Operated C-arm machines in operating room under sterile fields to provide essential imaging support during surgical procedures.
Student Radiographer
Children's of Alabama
Birmingham
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Performing radiographs on patients using CR and DR equipment, in exam rooms and portables, and providing good patient care.
- Gained skills through hands-on experience in various tasks as a student technologist.
- Executed examinations independently as a student technologist, enhancing understanding of radiation protection and exposure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL05-2027
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Radiology
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL05-2016
Associates of Science -
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL12-2013
High School Diploma -
Hewitt-Trussville High School
Trussville, AL05-2011
Associate of Science -
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL03-2026
Skills
- Patient care and cardiac procedures
- Medical documentation and quality control
- Equipment maintenance and operation
- Sterile technique and problem resolution
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Time management and multitasking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Relationship building and complaint handling
License
ARRT Certified Radiologic Technology, 552205
Timeline
Vascular Lab Technologists
Birmingham VA Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Vascular Lab Technologists
Children's of Alabama
01.2023 - Current
Vascular Lab Technologists
University Medical Center
08.2019 - 11.2019
Vascular Lab Technologists
St. Vincent's East
04.2018 - 01.2023
Radiologic Technologists
Children's of Alabama
05.2016 - 04.2018
Student Radiographer
Children's of Alabama
05.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of North Alabama
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Radiology
Wallace State Community College
Associates of Science -
Shelton State Community College
High School Diploma -
Hewitt-Trussville High School
Associate of Science -
Jefferson State Community College