Julie Grimes
Columbia,MO
Summary
Experienced Electrophysiology/Cardiovascular Tech with over twelve years in invasive cardiac procedures and interventional scrub roles. Expertise includes case circulation, hemodynamic monitoring, and proficiency in IABP, PCI, and various electrophysiology systems. Skilled in radiation safety and maintaining composure in critical situations, fostering effective communication with multidisciplinary teams to prioritize patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Cardiovascular Technician
Aya Healthcare- UPMC HAMOT Hospital
Erie, PA
06.2026 - 07.2026
- Assisted in special and complex invasive cardiovascular procedures, providing sterile scrub support for cardiologists during all cardiac invasive interventions.
- Performed clinical procedures to obtain anatomical, pathological, and physiological data for physician interpretation, enhancing cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic services.
- Operated cardiac imaging and monitoring equipment, ensuring accurate data collection during cardiovascular procedures.
- Highly skilled in assisting patients/families in achieving outcomes through evaluation and assessment of needs, education, and participation in the delivery of care.
Traveler- Electrophysiology Technologist
Aya Healthcare- Methodist University Hospital
Memphis, TN
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Executed PVI ablation procedures as scrub and circulator with Farapulse and PulseSelect.
- Contracted EP and advance modalities technician for Methodist University Hospital's Level 1 STEMI center and accredited Electrophysiology lab.
- Leveraged over 10 years of experience in ICD, BIV, and PPM procedures as circulating and scrub technician, contributing to high-quality patient care.
- Expert 12 lead placement, mapping software patch placement, and case study setups for EP studies.
- Utilized Cardiolab and Maclab for efficient data collection during procedures.
- Performed duties as EP and advanced modalities technician at Methodist University Hospital's Level 1 STEMI center and accredited electrophysiology lab.
Traveler- Electrophysiology and Cardiovascular Technologist
Aya Healthcare
Saint Paul, MN
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Contracted Allied Healthcare professional charged with assisting and completing cardiovascular intervention specialties including STEMI/N-STEMI acute myocardial infarction intervention, and advanced Electrophysiology procedures for United Hospital in Saint Paul, MN.
- Perform appropriate clinical procedures and obtain a record of anatomical, pathological, and physiological data for interpretation by a physician including but not limited to Cardiovascular diagnostic, Electrophysiology, and Cardiac therapeutic services.
- Facilitated the performance of complex cardiovascular interventions by serving as a first assistant. in a variety of special and complex invasive cardiovascular procedures. Sterile scrub assist for Cardiologists in the performance of all cardiac invasive procedures and Electrophysiology ablations.
- Assisted patients and families in achieving optimal outcomes through needs assessment, education, and care delivery.
- Managed cardiac imaging and monitoring equipment and utilized specialized tools for electrophysiology procedures, including RF ablations and the Ensite Mapping System.
- Delivered pre and post-operative care for patients and oversaw site management following cardiac catheterization and balloon angioplasty.
- Tracked and recorded patients' vital signs to maintain accurate assessments during cardiac interventions. hemodynamic values. Comfortable with scrubbing, circulating, floating, stocking, and table planning duties within the Cardiac Catheterization, Vascular, and Electrophysiology Lab environments.
Traveler- Electrophysiology Technician
Sunbelt Staffing
Rochester, NY
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided support for ICD, HIS bundle, Bi-V, Sub-Q, Micra, and PPM implantation by monitoring and performing scrub duties.
- Proficient at set up and equipment operation for typical EP cases such as: A-Fib, A Flutter, AVNRT, AV Nodal ablations.
- Trained staff on 12 lead placement, mapping software patch placement, and case study setup for EP studies.
- Provide expert training on 12 lead placement, mapping software patch placement, and case study setup for EP studies.
- Provide equipment skill-set training for new staff. Lead EP lab responsibilities, duties, and lab reorganization. Successfully trained hospital staff and new hires in Missouri, Tennessee, and New York.
- Completed training in Cardiolab, Maclab, and Epic systems.
- Led scrub and circulator duties for Rochester General Unity Campus Hospital through Sunbelt Staffing, providing expert guidance as an ablation preceptor and scrub procedural technician.
Traveler- Electrophysiology Technician
FUSION Medical Staffing
Memphis, TN
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Contracted as an EP and advanced modalities technician at Methodist University Hospital's Level 1 STEMI center and accredited electrophysiology lab.
- Accomplished Scrub and Circulating procedural technician using Biosense Webster and Abbott RF systems for SVT, PVI, A Flutter.
- Contracted as main PVI Medtronic Cryotherapy ablation procedure scrub and circulator.
- Over 8 years of experience circulating and scrubbing for ICDs, BIVs, and PPM procedures.
- Employed Cardiolab and Maclab technologies to support electrophysiology data analysis.
- Cardiolab/Maclab
Traveler- Cath Lab Advance Modality Technician
Fusion Medical Staffing
St. Louis, MO
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with vascular, cardiovascular, cardiothoracic, and electrophysiology interventionists and surgeons during advanced cardiovascular catheterizations, device implants, and structural heart procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Applied professional ethics and department policies consistently.
- Operated and adjusted various diagnostic imaging systems, including Phillips, Siemens, and GE C-arms, to support accurate imaging and procedural effectiveness.
- Worked in the scrub, monitor, and circulating roles.
- Supported surgical operations by fulfilling scrub, monitor, and circulating responsibilities, ensuring efficient workflow and patient safety.
- Worked as an advance modality technician at Missouri Baptist Medical Hospital's Level 1 STEMI Center, providing essential support for high-acuity cardiac interventions.
Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive Specialist III
Boone Hospital Center
Columbia, MO
06.2014 - 02.2020
- Demonstrated expertise in various cardiovascular intervention specialties, including structural heart implantation devices, cardiogenic shock therapies, acute myocardial infarction intervention, peripheral vascular disease, and basic electrophysiology.
- Perform appropriate clinical procedures and obtain a record of anatomical, pathological, and physiological data for interpretation by a physician including but not limited to cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic services.
- Supported cardiologists during complex invasive cardiovascular procedures, facilitating smooth workflow and patient safety. in a variety of special and complex invasive cardiovascular procedures. Sterile scrub assist for Cardiologists in the performance of all cardiac invasive procedures.
- Assisted patients and families in achieving positive health outcomes through needs assessment, education, and active participation in care delivery.
- Operated cardiac imaging, monitoring equipment, and specialized devices used in cardiovascular procedures, including IFR, Inari, Cardio MEMS, IVUS, PFO/AED Closure device, CVX-300 Excimer Philips laser, Trapper balloons, Impella, ECMO, Rotoblader, CSI, and IABP.
- Delivered pre and post-operative patient care during cardiovascular procedures.
- Monitor patients' hemodynamic values. Comfortable with scrubbing, circulating, floating, stocking, and table planning duties within the Cardiac Catheterization, Vascular, and Electrophysiology Lab environments.
Education
Surgical Technology and First Assistant -
Columbia Public Schools Career Center
Columbia, MO, USSkills
- PCI
- Coronary Angioplasty
- IABP
- Impella
- STEMI response team
- Cardiac catheterization
- Transseptal punctures
- Cardiac imaging techniques
- Cardiac imaging systems
- Radiology imaging
- Electrophysiology procedures
- EP Studies
- AFIB
- SVT
- Aflutter
- PVI
- Implantation procedures
- BiosenseWebster RF Electrophysiology Mapping Systems and Equipment
- 12 lead placement
- Cardiac imaging
Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- ACLS Certification
- AED Certification
Lead Attributes
- Highly passionate patient caregiver, making the patient's needs a priority.
- Great communication and healthy work relationships with fellow co-workers, managers, physicians, patients and their relatives.
- Understands how to implement radiation safety and the use of protective attire.
- Keen ability to remain cool, calm, and collected under critical care and STEMI procedural processes, while calmly accepting and completing advance directives.
- Demonstrates loyalty to the hospital and physicians by executing high moral characteristics on or off work, and careful to respect the hospitals policies and rules.
Personal Information
- Highly passionate patient caregiver, making the patient's needs a priority.
- Great communication and healthy work relationships with fellow co-workers, managers, physicians, patients and their relatives.
- Understands how to implement radiation safety and the use of protective attire.
- Keen ability to remain cool, calm, and collected under critical care and STEMI procedural processes, while calmly accepting and completing advance directives.
- Demonstrates loyalty to the hospital and physicians by executing high moral characteristics on or off work, and careful to respect the hospitals policies and rules.
Timeline
Travel Cardiovascular Technician
Aya Healthcare- UPMC HAMOT Hospital
06.2026 - 07.2026
Traveler- Electrophysiology Technologist
Aya Healthcare- Methodist University Hospital
09.2025 - 11.2025
Traveler- Electrophysiology and Cardiovascular Technologist
Aya Healthcare
09.2023 - 09.2025
Traveler- Electrophysiology Technician
Sunbelt Staffing
12.2022 - 08.2023
Traveler- Electrophysiology Technician
FUSION Medical Staffing
10.2021 - 10.2022
Traveler- Cath Lab Advance Modality Technician
Fusion Medical Staffing
01.2021 - 08.2021
Cardiac Cath Lab Invasive Specialist III
Boone Hospital Center
06.2014 - 02.2020
Surgical Technology and First Assistant -
Columbia Public Schools Career Center