Marcus Johnson
Missoula,MT
Summary
Highly experienced Cardiovascular Technologist offering more than 8 years' experience working with physicians to diagnose and treat cardiac and peripheral vascular disease. Specializing in high-risk PCI's, structural heart, and advanced clinical research at one of the nations top 50 heart centers.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Staff Cardiovascular Technologist
Providence Heart Institute IHI
St Patrick Hospital, Missoula, MT
07.2016 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment by following proper sterilization procedures for instruments used in invasive cardiac testing.
- Strengthened communication within the team during emergency situations, resulting in faster response times and efficient use of resources.
- Department preceptor for training of new cardiovascular technologists, new hire orientation, and RCIS/RTR students.
- Perform advanced invasive cardiovascular diagnostic, structural, peripheral, and electrophysiology procedures while functioning in both the scrub and monitor roles.
- Interpretation of hemodynamic data and EKG rhythms and using that data to deliver detailed feedback and reports to aid physicians to aid in optimum patient outcomes.
- Department radiation safety officer responsible for annual lead safety checks, monthly dose reports, equipment calibration, staff education, and creating a safe working environment by using ALARA principles.
Marine Corps Infantry
United States Marine Corps, USMC
MAGTFTC Twentynine Palms, CA
10.2002 - 11.2006
- Anti-armor identification and demolitions specialist in the infantry.
- Instructed, supervised and evaluated the training of groups of up to 13 U.S. Marines as a unit squad leader.
- Conducted counter-insurgency and anti-terrorism operations for 14 months during Operation Iraqi Freedom I & II.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Science
Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.2011
Skills
- LHC & RHC procedures
- Impella & IABP placement and operation
- Diagnostic Peripheral Vascular Exams
- Advanced multi-vessel PCI, STEMI, & CTO procedures
- Cardiac & Peripheral Atherectomy
- Cardiac & Peripheral Lithotripsy (Shockwave)
- TAVR
- TMVR
- TTVR
- Watchman Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device
- Pacemaker & ICD implants
- EP Studies
- Peripheral Angioplasty and Stenting
- Cardiac Biopsy
- Alcohol Septal Ablation
- Pericardiocentesis
- PFO/ASD closures
- McKesson Hemodynamic monitoring
- Epic/Cupid Charting Software
- OCT, IVUS, ECHO monitoring equipment
- OCT & IVUS Super-user
- Boston Scientific Rotablator Super-user
Certification
- BSRS, ARRT, RT(R) Radiology Technologist
- CCI, RCIS certification in progress
- Basic Life Support BLS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS
Timeline
Senior Staff Cardiovascular Technologist
Providence Heart Institute IHI
07.2016 - Current
Marine Corps Infantry
United States Marine Corps, USMC
10.2002 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Science
Oregon Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology
University of Oregon