Katie Scott
St. George,UT
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Cardiac Implantable Device Technician with three months of hands on experienced in programming and monitoring Medtronic, St. Jude/Abbott, Boston Scientific, and Biotronik devices. Supported by a strong background in Electrophysiology, general cardiology, and interventional cardiology as a Medical Assistant and Telemetry Technician, Eager to leverage a fresh perspective and rapidly growing expertise to contribute to patient care and device management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Device Specialist
Intermountain Health
St. George, UT
04.2024 - Current
- Conduct thorough checks and programming for Medtronic, Boston Scientific, and St. Jude/Abbott and Biotronik cardiac devices, including pacemakers, ICDs, BiVp, and CRT-Ds.
- Manage device interrogations and remote monitoring to ensure device functions align with patient needs.
- Work closely with Electrophysiologists to troubleshoot device issues and make necessary programming adjustments.
- Provide patient education on device functionality, remote monitoring setup, and post-implantation care.
- Rapidly adapted to a news role, leveraging prior experience to quickly master advanced device programming and patient management.
Medical Assistant
South West Cardiology and Electrophysiology
St. George, UT
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain a patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirmed times with patients, and prepared admission and consent forms.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms, and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Performed electrocardiograms.
- Actively participated in implantable loop recorder procedures, demonstrating proficiency in maintaining sterile fields and adhering to physician preferences.
- Shadowed cardiac device checks with cardiac device representatives and nurses, gaining insights into intricacies of cardiac device monitoring and maintenance.
Telemetry Technician
Intermountain Healthcare
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Measured and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders
- Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff
- Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness
- Troubleshooting and technical support for telemetry monitors and devices
- Train and educate staff
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Patient Care Technician
Various Locations in Utah
01.2004 - 11.2021
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Perform daily rounds to assess patient satisfaction and address patient concerns in a timely manner
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-nursing
Mojave Community College
Skills
- Quality Patient Care
- Programming cardiac devices
- Interpreting ECG/EKG and remote monitoring
- Patient Safety
- Communication Skills
- Positive attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Procedure Assistance
- EKG Set up and Monitoring
- Proficient Medical/Electrophysiology Terminology
- Patient-Focused Care
- Collaborative team player
Websites
Timeline
Cardiac Device Specialist
Intermountain Health
04.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
South West Cardiology and Electrophysiology
05.2021 - 04.2024
Telemetry Technician
Intermountain Healthcare
10.2018 - 11.2021
Patient Care Technician
Various Locations in Utah
01.2004 - 11.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-nursing
Mojave Community College
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