Mark A. Edwards
Overland Park
Summary
Dedicated to leveraging extensive experience in electrophysiology (EP) to collaborate effectively with a team of medical professionals, ensuring the delivery of compassionate, high-quality patient care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through a deep understanding of EP practices and a passion for fostering a supportive healthcare environment. Eager to contribute expertise and knowledge to drive innovation and excellence within the team. Focused on building strong relationships with patients and colleagues, promoting a culture of empathy and professionalism in all interactions.
Overview
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1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
EP Lab Technologist
St. Joseph Medical Center EP Lab
Kansas City, MO
03.2016 - Current
- Assisted in scrubbing, monitoring, and pacing for A-fib ablations utilizing PFA, cryo, and radiofrequency techniques. Supported procedures involving SVT, atrial flutter, and PVC ablations. Aided in the setup and scrubbing for Watchman pacemaker defibrillators and bi-v device implantation. Facilitated the placement of Biosense Webster Carto patches, EKG, and defibrillation pads.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Kansas City Heart Group/Kansas City Cardiology
Kansas City, MO
05.2004 - 03.2016
- Communicated and documented critical findings of echocardiograms to cardiologist. Assisted Cardiologist with cardiac stress testing, knowledge of EKG interpretation, obtained both 10 and 12 lead EKGs. Performed echocardiography studies for aortic and mitral valve replacements; Hypertrophic Obstructive, dilated, and idiopathic Cardiomyopathies. Atrial fibrillation, restrictive and constrictive pericarditis, assisted device reps and Cardiologist with A/V Optimization post Bi-V implantation.
Registered Radiologic Technologist
St. Joseph Medical Center
Kansas City, Mo
06.1999 - 05.2004
- Worked side by side with Radiologist performing sterile field studies of Myelograms, Spinal taps, Arthrograms. Experience in Trauma, Surgery, and AAA repairs. Performed multitude of barium studies, open heart radiographs on patients in ICU, as well as a variety of other radiographs (skull series, spine and extremities).
Education
High School Diploma -
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS01-1993
Certificate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS09-2001
Certificate - Radiologic Technology
Research Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology
Kansas City, MO06-1999
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Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS01-1996
Skills
ACLS Certified
BLS Certified
Sterile Field Preparation
Knowledge of pacemate and stimulatior ablation
Certification
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, R.T.(R)(ARRT), 1999, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, RDCS, 2004, ACLS and BLS certified
Section name
References available upon request
Timeline
EP Lab Technologist
St. Joseph Medical Center EP Lab
03.2016 - Current
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Kansas City Heart Group/Kansas City Cardiology
05.2004 - 03.2016
Registered Radiologic Technologist
St. Joseph Medical Center
06.1999 - 05.2004
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Johnson County Community College
Certificate - Radiologic Technology
Research Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology
Certificate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Kansas City Kansas Community College
High School Diploma -
Kansas State University