Lori Baker

Currently work in fast paced and busy Level One Trauma Center in Kalamazoo, MI. I have been working in this newly created position for over seven years. In beginning phases of this position I worked closely with purchasing, reps, surgeons and management to build inventory and organize vascular inventory in OR while finding ways to eliminate unused products and find ways to maximize cost savings, including seeking bulk orders from vendors. I order and stock endovascular inventory and supplies and stock as they are delivered. I act a preceptor for all scrub techs and RN's training in endovascular procedures, including teaching how to operate endovascular equipment, angiography set up, for wire, balloon, stent, atherectomy device prep and proper techniques for use. Most recently, I created in-depth PowerPoint going over all vascular procedures as well as tutorial videos for equipment used during vascular cases for all new staff orienting in surgery. I attended meetings and was part of design planning for new Hybrid OR Vascular Room, and am an active member of Vascular System PI and M&M, Vascular Service Line and Vascular M&M. On weekly basis, review of OR vascular schedule is performed and correspondence is made with providers and Unit Coordinator for case planning. On quarterly basis, I set up journal club meetings for staff to get educated on up-to-date topics related to vascular procedures as well as build relationships between providers and vendors.

Worked in a fast paced and busy Level One Trauma Center and Stroke Accredited Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. Responsibilities included acting as a preceptor for new employees in Interventional Radiology, which includes education and training to new staff so they may be trained to take independent call for Body, Neuro and Vascular Interventional procedures within six months of hire. Procedural responsibilities include taking independent call for the above modalities; assisting Interventional Radiologists, Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Vascular Surgeons and Neuro Interventionalist with various procedures; filming; and remaining dedicated to providing exceptional patient driven care. Operate Siemens Artis Z single and bi-plane Interventional Radiology table and associated hardware. A variety of procedures include but are not limited to assisting with: Lower extremity atherectomies utilizing HAWK-ONE, TURBO HAWK, CSI DIAMONDBACK, IVUS, cutting balloons, distal protection devices, prepping and use of various balloons for angioplasty, and assisting with closure devices including Starclose, Angioseal, Perclose, and Mynx; Venograms/arteriograms; Neurovascular procedures including diagnostic cerebral imaging including 3D imaging, stroke interventions, carotid stenting, aneurysm stenting/coiling, AVM treatment with Onyx, and spine cases including kyphoplasty, bone biopsies and spine injections; vascular access procedures; drain placements and drain management procedures; TPA for arterial and venous clot including use of EKOS, Angiojet, Trelatola, and various lysis drip catheters; AV fistula graft treatment; Y-90 mapping and treatment; Chemo-embolization; TIPS and TIPS revisions; Trans-jugular liver biopsies; IVC filter placements and removals; Uterine Fibroid Embolization's; Embolization cases utilizing particles, coils, gel-foam and a variety of vascular stents. Proficient in use of McKessen, EPIC and PACS.

Assisted physician with treatment of venous insufficiency of the lower extremities including laser oblations and ambulatory phlebectomies for varicose veins, cosmetic laser treatment of spider veins as well as sclerotherapy. Responsible for maintain sterile set-up and field during procedures, cleaning and auto-cleaving instruments for use, room stocking, pre and post procedure set up and clean up, aiding in storeroom supplies, creating comforting environment for patients, obtaining patient vital signs, and answering phones.

Worked as a PRN staff technologist covering various shifts while attending college in pursuit of degree as Radiology Practitioner Assistant. Duties included operating Swiss Ray systems, OEC 9600 c-arm for surgical procedures, GE portable x-ray equipment, Siemens Luminos Agile fluoroscopy unit, GE precision fluoroscopy unit, CR and DR systems for imaging, and CERNER systems.

Worked as an Interventional Radiology technologist at Borgess Medical Center. Responsibilities included taking independent call; assisting Interventional Radiologists, vascular surgeons, PA's, NP's and RPA's with various procedures; filming, coding and billing of procedures; and remaining dedicated to providing compassionate, patient driven care. Operated Innova Interventional Radiology table and associated hardware. Various procedures included but were not limited to assisting with: vascular access procedures, drain placements and revisions, treatment of arterial and thrombolysis using TPA, Angiojet and Trellis devices, AV fistula graft treatment including angioplasty and stent placements, biopsies, TIPS and TIPS revisions, trans-jugular liver biopsies, tunneled drainage catheter procedures, venous and arterial imaging, and emergent embolization cases.