Matthew De Jesus
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Cath Lab Technologist with expertise in: scrubbing, panning, circulating, and monitoring in Cardiovascular Procedures. Always willing to offer my skills, knowledge, experience and a helping hand to staff and to patients.
Certification
- R.T.(R)(CT)(ARRT)
- Fluoroscopy
- CRT
- BLS
- ACLS
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates
Work History
Cath Lab Technologist (Full-Time)
ADVENTIST HEALTH - White Memorial Medical Center
Boyle Heights, CA
01.2021 - Current
- EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: STEMI, Impella, Balloon Pump, Temporary Pacemakers, Pericardiocentesis
- CORONARY: LHC, RHC, Complex PCIs, CTOs
- EP: Ablations: A-Fib, SVT, AV Node; Permanent Pacemakers; Leadless Pacemakers (Micra)
- PERIPHERAL: PTAs, Fistulograms, Dialysis Caths, CTOs
- STRUCTURAL: TAVR, Watchman
- ON-CALL: Emergency Procedures and for scheduled weekend cases
- Duties: Scrubbing, Panning, Circulating, Monitoring, Inventory
- Prepare patient by: clipping access sites, hooking up the patient to monitors, and AIDET.
- Promptly prep the patient and procedural area in sterile fashion.
- Gather necessary equipment for complex procedures beforehand via communicating with physician and reviewing priors.
- Monitor inventory and restock as needed. Assist with tagging and registering items.
- Alert physician and staff of significant changes to EKG, hemodynamics, vitals, etc.
- Update physicians' preference cards for procedures to maintain standards and procedural efficiency.
- Train newer staff members.
Cath Lab Technologist (Per Diem)
EMANATE HEALTH - Inter-Community Hospital
Covina, CA
07.2023 - Current
- EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: STEMI, Impella, Balloon Pump, Temporary Pacemakers
- CORONARY: LHC, RHC, PCIs
- EP: ABLATIONS: A-Fib, SVT; Pacemakers; Leadless Pacemakers (Micra)
- ON-CALL: Emergency Procedures and for scheduled weekend cases
- Duties: Scrubbing, Panning
- Prepare patient by: clipping access sites, hooking up the patient to monitors, and AIDET.
- Promptly prep the patient and procedure area in sterile fashion.
- Alert physician and staff of significant changes to EKG, hemodynamics, vitals, etc.
X-Ray Technologist (Full-Time)
ADVENTIST HEALTH - White Memorial Medical Center
Boyle Heights, CA
01.2018 - 12.2020
- SURGERY / C-ARM - Provide C-Arm Imaging for: orthopedics, spine, DSA, general, and pain management.
- Coordinate radiology staff and OR staff to ensure proper coverage.
- Communicate with surgeons to ensure proper imaging and set-up.
- Maintain proper functioning of equipment, troubleshooting issues, and initiating work orders.
- FLUORO PROCEDURES - Performed: Esophagrams, SBFTs, BEs, Arthrograms, and Cystograms.
- Explain exam to patient beforehand to ensure their cooperation
- DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING - Diagnostic Imaging done for: ED / Trauma, Inpatient, and Outpatient.
- ON-CALL - Work extended periods of time (including weekends and after-hours)
Education
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
06.2017
- Dean's List Recipient | GPA: 3.8
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
12.2013
- Dean's List Recipient | GPA: 3.2
Skills
EMERGENCY
- STEMI, Impella, Balloon Pump, Temporary Pacemakers, Pericardiocentesis
CORONARY
- LHC, RHC, PCI, CTO
ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
- Ablations: A-Fib, SVT, AV Node; Permanent Pacemakers; Leadless Pacemakers (Micra)
PERIPHERAL
- PTA, Fistulograms, Dialysis Caths, CTO
STRUCTURAL
- TAVR, Watchman
EQUIPMENT
- Fluoro: Siemens
- Support Devices: Impella, Balloon Pump
- IVUS & iFR/DFR/FFR (Boston Sci)
- Thrombectomy: Export/Pronto; Penumbra
- Coronary Lithotripsy: Shockwave
- Atherectomy: CSI Diamondback; RotaPro; Spectranetics (Laser)
- Monitoring: McKesson
- EP Recording & Mapping: St Jude, Carto
Timeline
Cath Lab Technologist (Per Diem) - EMANATE HEALTH - Inter-Community Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Cath Lab Technologist (Full-Time) - ADVENTIST HEALTH - White Memorial Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
X-Ray Technologist (Full-Time) - ADVENTIST HEALTH - White Memorial Medical Center
01.2018 - 12.2020
Pasadena City College - Associate of Science, Radiologic Technology
California State University - Long Beach - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
-ACHIEVEMENTS-
Adventist Health - White Memorial
- Hospital Excellence Award 2022: Awarded the Exceptional New Hire Award
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