Kelsey Raffetto
Centennial,Colorado
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead CVOR Technologist
HCA
2023.10 - Current
- Established a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the cardiac team, enhancing overall skills and capabilities.
- Update and maintain supplies, instruments and equipment for facility.
- Work with senior leadership and unit managers to increase process and improvement plans.
- Mentors new technologists on protocols, documentation, and patient preparation.
- Coordinated inventory supplies and equipment to maximize team productivity.
Cardiac Surgical Technologist Call Position
Adventist Health System
2025.06 - Current
- Emergency on-call coverage for cardiac team during overnight and weekend shifts.
- Collaborate effectively with a diverse range of surgeons, including unfamiliar and locum tenens.
- Adapt quickly to new preferences and techniques while maintaining procedural requirements.
- Assist in orientation and training of new technologist during buddy-call shifts.
Cardiac Surgical Technologist
St. Joseph Hospital
2017.01 - 2023.10
- Effectively support surgeons in a face-paced 3 star heart program, resulting in higher quality outcomes for patients.
- Consistant participation in minimally invasive cardiac procedures, TAVR's, Angiovac, ECMO and high risk vascular cases.
Cardiac Surgical Technologist
Medical Center of Aurora South
2010.01 - 2017.12
- 2 years of general and orthopedic surgery training followed by numerous years cardiac surgery focus.
Education
Bachelors - Lifestyle Medicine, Biology
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Denver05.2022
Surgical Technology - undefined
Anthem College
Aurora06.2010
Skills
Technically trained cardiac surgical technologist with 16 years of operating room experience Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth Positive attitude and eagerness to further develop professional skills
- Aseptic and sterilization techniques
- Able to act quickly and accurately in stressful situations
- Exhibit manual dexterity
- Excellent communication skills
- Punctual and reliable
- Collaborate and support others in team settings
- Proficiency in numerous computer software programs
- Extensive knowledge of non-profits including management techniques
- Critical thinking
- Basic life support
- Leadership qualities
Timeline
Cardiac Surgical Technologist Call Position
Adventist Health System
2025.06 - Current
Lead CVOR Technologist
HCA
2023.10 - Current
Cardiac Surgical Technologist
St. Joseph Hospital
2017.01 - 2023.10
Cardiac Surgical Technologist
Medical Center of Aurora South
2010.01 - 2017.12
Surgical Technology - undefined
Anthem College
Bachelors - Lifestyle Medicine, Biology
Metropolitan State College of Denver