Hal Krueger
Columbia,TN
Summary
I am seeking a position where I can leverage my extensive knowledge and experience in a supervisory or management capacity to support high-quality patient care and effective team leadership.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Technologist
St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital
10.2016 - 10.2025
- Performed a wide range of cardiac diagnostic procedures, including stress echocardiograms, nuclear stress tests, and pharmacologic stress testing with agents such as Lexiscan, Dobutamine, and Persantine.
- Conducted rhythm interpretation and real-time ECG monitoring during various stress testing modalities, ensuring prompt identification and documentation of arrhythmias and critical events.
- Collected comprehensive cardiac histories and assessed clinical status to ensure the safety and appropriateness of testing protocols for each patient.
- Collaborated closely with cardiologists and multidisciplinary clinical teams to report rhythm abnormalities, device activity, and ischemic changes observed during testing.
- Maintained meticulous electronic documentation and charting, including procedural data entry, rhythm annotations, and EMR system use.
- Gained hands-on experience with pacemaker and ICD analysis, including rhythm assessment, lead integrity evaluation, and monitoring device behavior during stress testing.
- Accomplishments:
- Initiated improvements to testing protocols and developed a COPD pre-stress evaluation protocol, which was adopted department-wide to enhance patient safety.
- Consistently recognized for attention to detail, accuracy in data management, and dedication to elevating patient satisfaction and clinical workflow.
Cardiovascular Technologist
Southern Hills Medical Center
03.2015 - 10.2016
- Performed exercise stress testing, including exercise treadmill, stress echocardiography, and pharmacological stress testing with Lexiscan and Dobutamine.
- Conducted Treadmill ANS Evaluation testing.
- Coordinated and prepared patients for Transesophageal Echocardiograms and Cardioversions, offering procedural assistance and support.
- Responded to Code Blues and Rapid Response calls and performed routine and STAT EKGs.
- Scanned Holter monitors and reconciled EKGs as MUSE Administrator, providing support in the Cath Lab as needed.
- Accomplishments
- Enhanced departmental efficiency and customer service by revising workflow for the Cardiology Department.
- Collaborated with the cardiology nurse to update department competencies and protocols.
- Redefined the roles and responsibilities for cardiovascular technicians to optimize team performance.
Lab Supervisor/Manager
CardioLabs, Inc.
02.2008 - 03.2015
- Oversaw daily laboratory operations, including staff scheduling for 25 technicians, client and patient liaison duties, and coverage for absent staff.
- Holter Monitor Technician
- Scanned and interpreted 24, 48, and 72-hour Holter monitor recordings for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Generated comprehensive summaries of findings, identified emergent and life-threatening arrhythmias, and initiated appropriate protocols.
- Cardiac Event Monitor Technician
- Received and interpreted transtelephonic and wireless cardiac event recordings for adult and pediatric patients.
- Prepared detailed reports, identified critical arrhythmias, and acted according to established protocols.
- Performed pacemaker checks and generated corresponding reports.
- Accomplishments
- Revised lab SOPs and policies to achieve higher levels of customer service and quality reporting, with a particular focus on Holter summaries.
- Established standards for report quality and consistency across the department.
Education
Certificate - Cardiovascular Technology
Medical Careers Institute
Certificate of Technical Studies - Paramedicine
Loyola University Medical Center
Skills
- Skilled in managing competing healthcare demands
- Strong clinical and interpersonal skills
- Skilled in various stress testing modalities
- Proficient in ANS assessment techniques
- Skilled in venipuncture and IV placement
- Expertise in cardiac arrhythmia interpretation
- Adept at critical situation management
- Experienced in stress testing and Holter monitoring
- Skilled in 12-lead and 15-lead EKG administration
- Competent in obtaining patient histories and educating patients about diagnostic testing procedures
- Proven ability to coordinate interdisciplinary departments for procedures such as Transesophageal Echocardiograms and Cardioversions, including patient preparation, procedural assistance, and post-procedure care
- Served as a preceptor, providing mentorship and training to new staff members
- Patient care excellence
Accomplishments
- Improved patient experience in the HOPD to 95-100%.
- Enhanced departmental efficiency and customer service by revising workflow for the Cardiology Department.
- Collaborated with a Cardiology Nurse to update department competencies and protocols.
- Redefined the roles and responsibilities for Cardiovascular Technicians to optimize team performance.
Certification
- Certified Cardiographic Technician (Registered with CCI)
- BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association
- ACLS Certification, American Heart Association
Timeline
Cardiovascular Technologist
St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital
10.2016 - 10.2025
Cardiovascular Technologist
Southern Hills Medical Center
03.2015 - 10.2016
Lab Supervisor/Manager
CardioLabs, Inc.
02.2008 - 03.2015
Certificate - Cardiovascular Technology
Medical Careers Institute
Certificate of Technical Studies - Paramedicine
Loyola University Medical Center
Additional Experience
Accumulated ten years of service in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with a suburban fire department, progressing to the rank of Engineer and subsequently serving as Assistant Director of EMS. Led and coordinated EMS training and drills, acted as the liaison between the Fire Department and the EMS System, and instructed AHA CPR classes. Additionally, served as preceptor for provisional and new EMS personnel, guiding their integration and professional development within the organization.
BEE Award (Beyond Exceptional Expectations)
Award given by nomination for exceptional patient care.