Leticia Joaquin
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly dedicated healthcare professional with solid background in conducting tests and assisting with procedures to help diagnose and treat diverse cardiovascular issues. Well-trained in equipment. Excellent bedside manner with keen observational skills.
Compassionate Cardiovascular Technician known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Possess specialized skills in EKG operation, stress test administration, and patient monitoring. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient care and seamless team coordination.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cardiovascular Technician
Providence St Joseph Hospital
Orange, California
02.2002 - Current
- Performed non-invasive cardiovascular tests on patients.
- Monitored patient vitals during cardiac procedures.
- Assisted physicians in lexi scans and stress tests.
- Put on holters and scan holters.
- Schedule stress tests with doctors
- Perform electrocardiograms
- Explained complex medical information in an understandable manner to patients.
- Conducted electrocardiogram testing to measure electrical activity in the heart.
- Reviewed test results with physicians to ensure accuracy of diagnoses.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Responded quickly to cardiac emergencies in order to provide life-saving care.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Maintained and calibrated cardiac testing equipment.
- Documented test results accurately in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.
- Tested patient cardiac activity with specialized equipment to conduct tests such as echocardiograms, phonocardiograms and electrocardiograms.
- Recorded blood pressure, limb volume changes and oxygen saturation to inform diagnostic processes.
- Assessed patient's condition prior to, during, and after diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Assisted cardiologists in performing stress tests, and other cardiovascular procedures.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety.
- Ordered supplies necessary for performing cardiovascular tests.
Education
Cardiovascular Technician
Pacific College Costa Mesa, CA
Costa Mesa, CA 01.1999 - 01.2001
Skills
- Electrophysiology testing
- Electrocardiogram administration
- Cardiac equipment maintenance
- Stress test assistance
- Holter monitoring
- Patient care coordination
- Safety compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Emergency response readiness
- Cardiovascular pharmacology awareness
- Holter monitor application
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- Patient care excellence
- Computer literacy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Pacemaker analysis
- Stress testing
- Cardiac monitoring
- Pediatric cardiology
- ECG technician (NCET)
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED
- Multitasking capacity
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
- Self motivation
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Cardiovascular Technician
Providence St Joseph Hospital
02.2002 - Current
Cardiovascular Technician
Pacific College Costa Mesa, CA
01.1999 - 01.2001