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Luis Cantu

Hillsboro,OR

Summary

  • Strived to be an expert in client development, sales, and clinical support.
  • Motivated sales professional with over 18 years experience in clinical/sales. This includes rhythm management for pacemakers, working with Physicians and staff with training and product education.
  • I am a natural communicator with strong motivational and interpersonal relationship skills. Being able to establish working relationships with clients and coworkers at all levels.
  • Account retention and development of client relationships, sales, training, and cold calling new accounts and service after the sale.
  • Experienced with conducting cardiovascular diagnostics and assisting in medical procedures. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of echocardiography and vascular imaging to ensure accurate diagnostics. Track record of effective patient care and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Diligent Cardiovascular Technologist with solid background in diagnostic imaging and patient care. Proven track record of assisting in complex cardiovascular procedures with precision and care. Demonstrated proficiency in operating advanced medical equipment and maintaining accurate patient records.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Cardiovascular Technologist

Tuality Hillsboro Hospital
03.2025 - Current
  • Hired on to help start an Cardiovascular/Radiology interventional program
  • Contributed to a high standard of care through continuous professional development, including attending conferences and workshops on advancements in cardiovascular technology.
  • Reduced procedure time for patients by efficiently preparing and maintaining cardiovascular equipment.
  • Enhanced overall efficiency by assisting in staff training for new cardiovascular technologists and interns.
  • Coordinated with device representatives to stay informed about the latest technology advancements in the field of cardiovascular care.
  • Expedited report delivery to physicians with timely completion of documentation related to diagnostic findings and procedural details.
  • Implemented new techniques learned from industry experts into daily practice, leading to improved patient diagnoses and treatment planning.
  • Increased diagnostic accuracy by conducting thorough quality control checks on equipment and images produced.
  • Enhanced patient care by performing diagnostic cardiovascular procedures and interpreting test results accurately.
  • Supported hospital compliance efforts with accurate data entry into electronic medical records systems regarding tests performed and results obtained.
  • Ensured patient safety by adhering to established protocols and guidelines during invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs.
  • Strengthened communication within the team during emergency situations, resulting in faster response times and efficient use of resources.
  • Improved team collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as pacemaker insertions and balloon angioplasties.
  • Assisted surgeons during interventional cardiac procedures such as angioplasties or stent placements, facilitating successful outcomes for patients.

Cardiovascular Technologist

Baptist Health Corbin
08.2023 - 03.2025
  • Improved team collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment by following proper sterilization procedures for instruments used in invasive cardiac testing.
  • Inspected, maintained, and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
  • Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
  • Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
  • Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
  • Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
  • Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as pacemaker insertions and balloon angioplasties.
  • Assisted surgeons during interventional cardiac procedures such as angioplasties or stent placements, facilitating successful outcomes for patients.

Peripheral Clinical/Sales

Bard/BD Medical
10.2020 - 08.2023
  • 1. Serves as primary resource for clinical support in the areas of troubleshooting and in service education for company products such as Indigo and Ruby line of coils.
  • 2. Educates customers on the merits and proper clinical usage of company products by giving presentations and demonstrations using a wide variety of formats and platforms (e.g., slides, transparencies, manuals) to keep all customers abreast of the latest product, therapy, and technology developments and current items of interest in the industry.
  • 3. Performs clinical and library research and participates in case reviews and clinical observation by working with physicians and/or lab staff.
  • 4. Attends clinical procedures in the labs and operating rooms of hospital accounts to assure customer and patient success with Penumbra Medical products.
  • 5. Meeting with existing and potential clients to identify their clinical needs, goals, and constraints related to patient care and to discuss and demonstrate how Penumbra Medical products can help them to achieve their goals.
  • 6. Develops relationships with hospital personnel to make new contacts and identify key decision makers in the order to facilitate future sales
  • Achievements:
  • Hit Quarterly Plan/MBO for every quarter 2020-2021/ Finished 120% to plan for our team. (fiscal year end September)
  • Our team finished #1 in sales for fiscal year 2021.
  • Grew business over last year from $1.67 million to $2.15 million
  • Hit all assigned sales targets for all quarters in 2020/2021 sales year. #1 in Rotarex (atherectomy/Thrombectomy) sales in the nation.
  • Finished runner up to clinical of the year in 2021.

Associate Territory Manager

Penumbra Medical
09.2019 - 10.2020
  • 1. Serves as primary resource for clinical support in the areas of troubleshooting and in service education for company products such as Indigo and Ruby line of coils.
  • 2. Educates customers on the merits and proper clinical usage of company products by giving presentations and demonstrations using a wide variety of formats and platforms (e.g., slides, transparencies, manuals) to keep all customers abreast of the latest product, therapy, and technology developments and current items of interest in the industry.
  • 3. Performs clinical and library research and participates in case reviews and clinical observation by working with physicians and/or lab staff.
  • 4. Attends clinical procedures in the labs and operating rooms of hospital accounts to assure customer and patient success with Penumbra Medical products.
  • 5. Meeting with existing and potential clients to identify their clinical needs, goals, and constraints related to patient care and to discuss and demonstrate how Penumbra Medical products can help them to achieve their goals.
  • 6. Develops relationships with hospital personnel to make new contacts and identify key decision makers in the order to facilitate future sales.
  • Achievements:
  • Hit Quarterly Plan/MBO Q4 2019- West- 102% Hit Quarterly Plan/MBO Q1 2020-West 100.3%

Endovascular Sr. Clinical

Abbott Laboratories
01.2015 - 09.2019
  • 1. Serves as primary resource for clinical support in the areas of surgical coverage, troubleshooting and in-service education for company products.
  • 2. Educates customers on the merits and proper clinical usage of company products by giving presentations and demonstrations using a wide variety of formats and platforms (e.g., slides, transparencies, manuals) to keep all customers abreast of the latest product, therapy, and technology developments and current items of interest in the industry.
  • 3. Performs clinical and library research and participates in case reviews and clinical observation by working with physicians and/or lab staff.
  • 4. Attends clinical procedures in the labs and operating rooms of hospital accounts to assure customer and patient success with Abbott Vascular products.
  • 5. Meeting with existing and potential clients to identify their clinical needs, goals, and constraints related to patient care and to discuss and demonstrate how Abbott Vascular products can help them to achieve their goals.
  • 6. Develops relationships with hospital personnel to make new contacts to identify key decision makers in the order to facilitate future sales.
  • Achievements:
  • 2018 100% Plan Achievement-102%
  • 2018 Highest Endovascular Revenue- West- $5,140,633 2018 Highest Guidewire Revenue West-$507,047 2018 Highest Guide Wire % Sales Growth-West-70.7% 2017 100% Plan Achievement 102.7%
  • 2016 100% Plan Achievement 103.3%
  • Finished runner up to clinical of the year twice, in 2016 and 2018.

Cardiovascular

McKenzie-Willamette Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2015
  • Cardiovascular: I was recruited to help implement McKenzie-Willamette’s interventional cardiovascular program because of my years of experience as a supervisor in running a cardiovascular lab. I am currently helping in developing an interventional cardiovascular program. Which includes the following responsibilities. I helped train the staff on interventional techniques for doing such cases as bi-vent pacer insertions, using IVUS, learning how to use stents and balloons required for cardiovascular intervention. I also helped in writing the development of the cardiovascular protocols for the cath lab. When new hires were brought on I helped in the training of those individuals for the cath lab. As a Registered Radiology Technologist, I participate in all aspects of diagnostic and interventional Cath lab procedures. Skills include: Pacer implants both low and high voltage cases, IVUS, IABP, Rotoblator, Stents, PFO repairs, Peripheral Procedures and stenting, AAA repairs, EKOS systems, Angiojet systems, Embolization cases, certified (through the hospital) to close pacer pockets, hemodynamic and EKG interpretation.

SYSTEMS ANALYST/PROJECT MANAGER

PeaceHealth Corporate
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • EHI CARDIOCASVULAR IT SYSTEMS: Responsible for managing the day-to- day activities of assigned EHI projects such as Muse, Xcelera echo, and Xcelera cardiovascular systems. This role is accountable for ensuring the effective delivery of assigned project management services throughout the PeaceHealth system by planning and managing day-to-day priorities. Also, mentoring staff and physicians assisting in issue resolution and escalation with end users. Worked on implementation of workflows within the departments using the systems in place. As well, helped in the continuous improvement initiatives and providing technical support when needed. I helped in ensuring project coordination and adherence to standards, and being responsible for writing and implementing business plans.

Sales & Clinical Support

St.Jude Medical Cardiovascular/Rhythm Division
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Sales & Clinical Support: My job was calling on physicians, nurses and clinical staff in Southern Oregon. I demonstrated, marketed and provided in-service training on medical devices such as Cardiac rhythm ICD and pacemakers. I also provided clinical support for physician offices with patients with these devices. I helped train and provided clinical expertise to physicians who put in pacemakers who were just learning how. I also sold diagnostic catheters, sheaths, wires and closer devices within my territory. I was able to grow the business and produce relationships along with market share that was non-existent within the territory before I assumed the responsibility. I provided expert knowledge, training, and in services for the products I represented.

Cardiovascular Supervisor

Memorial Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.2002
  • Cardiovascular Supervisor: Originally hired as a staff Cardiology Technologist, and a short time later promoted to Supervisor of the Cardiovascular Lab. I was responsible for not only being on the call rotation, but also responsible for the everyday duties of being the supervisor. Part of those duties was being in charge of scheduling, time cards (kronos), ordering supplies, and making sure all the charges were accounted for. I help develop and implement a training program for new hires.
  • Supervisor/Cardiovascular Accomplishments
  • Nationally Registered Radiologic Technologist with the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)

Radiology Technologist

United States Air Forces
01.1989 - 01.1995
  • Radiology Technologist: Received my training in Radiology through the United States Air Forces School of Radiologic Technology, Sheppard A.F.B., TX. In charge of taking x-rays and doing radiology procedures while in the military.
  • Military Accomplishments
  • Associates in Radiology Technology through the United States Air Force School of Radiology, Sheppard A.F.B., TX.
  • Earned a Certificate of Honor in Radiology for finishing in the top 10% of my class.
  • Proud to be a Veteran of the first Gulf War stationed in Cairo, Egypt in a 2nd echelon hospital from 1992-1993.
  • Discharged with full Military Honor for good service in 1995.

Education

Associates - Radiology Technology

United States Air Force School of Radiology
Sheppard A.F.B., TX

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Vernon Junior Regional College
Wichita Falls, TX
01.1989

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Wichita Falls High
Wichita Falls, TX
01.1988

Skills

  • Cardiac rhythm analysis
  • Critical thinking capacity
  • HIPAA compliance awareness
  • Time management capabilities
  • ACLS/BLS certification
  • Preceptor to new staff
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Interpersonal skills
  • CPR/AED
  • Team building
  • Relationship building
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Cardiovascular Technologist

Tuality Hillsboro Hospital
03.2025 - Current

Cardiovascular Technologist

Baptist Health Corbin
08.2023 - 03.2025

Peripheral Clinical/Sales

Bard/BD Medical
10.2020 - 08.2023

Associate Territory Manager

Penumbra Medical
09.2019 - 10.2020

Endovascular Sr. Clinical

Abbott Laboratories
01.2015 - 09.2019

Cardiovascular

McKenzie-Willamette Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2015

SYSTEMS ANALYST/PROJECT MANAGER

PeaceHealth Corporate
01.2006 - 01.2007

Sales & Clinical Support

St.Jude Medical Cardiovascular/Rhythm Division
01.2002 - 01.2006

Cardiovascular Supervisor

Memorial Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.2002

Radiology Technologist

United States Air Forces
01.1989 - 01.1995

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Vernon Junior Regional College

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Wichita Falls High

Associates - Radiology Technology

United States Air Force School of Radiology

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