Marisa Bernard
East Providence,RI
Summary
Radiologic technologist who works in a proficient and productive manner. I bring experience with a wide range of skills needed to perform successfully in an IR, Cath, EP or Structural Heart/OB department. Driven and adaptable, I am seeking to expand my growth in the field.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cath/EP/SH Technologist
Charlton Memorial Hospital
Fall River, MA
04.2016 - Current
- Assist physicians with cardiac catheterization procedures, including pre and post-procedure patient care.
- Monitor vital signs before, during, and after cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Maintain a sterile field during all invasive procedures in accordance with safety protocols.
- Operate and troubleshoot equipment used for procedures to include ultrasound and fluoroscopy.
- Review patient history using Epic.
- Set up and operate hemodynamic monitoring systems used in cardiovascular diagnostic testing. (Primarily McKesson)
- Assist in training new personnel to prepare sterile fields and perform as a scrub assist to the MD during procedures.
- Set up, prepare the patient and assist the MD in cath lab, electrophysiology, and structural heart procedures in the lab and operating room. (Includes PCI, TAVR, Watchman, Cryo, Ablations, Devices)
- Operate, maintain and troubleshoot Siemens and Philips x-ray equipment. Also use ICE/ultrasound, IABP, IVUS, Impella, FFR.
- Assist with closure devices and maintain radial/groin/venous/arterial access according to protocols.
- Responsible for maintaining and ordering equipment using Peoplesoft. (St. Lukes Hospital 4/2017-6/2020)
- Duties such as scanning documents into the EMR, placing orders for procedures, making discs of medical images.
- Set up and assist during loop recorder, TEE/Cardioversion procedures.
- Prepare contrast and utilize various injector systems.
Interventional Radiology Technologist
Roger Williams Medical Center
Providence, RI
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Performed fluoroscopic imaging to guide interventional procedures and monitored patient's condition during procedure.
- Assisted radiologists in the performance of complex and urgent interventional radiology procedures including angiography, embolization, and biopsies.
- Operated digital Philips x-ray and ultrasound equipment with knowledge of anatomy.
- PACS, RIS, DICOM
- Practiced radiation safety to ensure compliance with state laws.
- Prepare exam rooms and patients as well as assist MD during procedures.
- Documenting using proper medical terminology.
Radiologic Technologist/Dispatcher
Trident USA/Mobile-X
Lakeville, MA
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Operated and maintained mobile x-ray equipment for imaging of patients in various locations such as nursing homes.
- Strategically schedule x-rays daily then logically and efficiently dispatch the cases to radiologic technologists on the road.
- Manage imaging electronically using various image storage systems.
- Strong customer service skills.
EMT-Basic
AMR & Norwood Hospital
Norwood, MA
03.2003 - 11.2013
- Provided emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Performed patient assessments and documented vital signs and conditions.
- Performed CPR, splinting of fractures, wound treatment and other life saving measures.
- Managed airway maintenance including oxygen delivery.
- Good communication giving reports to receiving facilities.
- Assisted in medication administration and glucose monitoring.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technologist
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI05-2013
EMT-Basic Certification - Emergency Medical Technology
Northeastern University
Boston01-2002
Skills
- Radiation Safety
- ECG Rhythm Interpretation
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Patient Positioning
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Vitals Monitoring
- Time Management Abilities
- CPR & ACLS Certification
- Diagnostic Imaging
Certification
ASRT member
Timeline
Cath/EP/SH Technologist
Charlton Memorial Hospital
04.2016 - Current
Interventional Radiology Technologist
Roger Williams Medical Center
05.2014 - 04.2016
Radiologic Technologist/Dispatcher
Trident USA/Mobile-X
05.2013 - 03.2015
EMT-Basic
AMR & Norwood Hospital
03.2003 - 11.2013
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technologist
Community College of Rhode Island
EMT-Basic Certification - Emergency Medical Technology
Northeastern University