Morgan Bristow
Portland,OR
Summary
Responsible individual with 3+ years of experience in cardiac device who possesses excellent time management and organizational skills. Has strong knowledge of cardiac pacing skills and the desire to continue to grow and learn in this field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Device Technician
Providence Health & Services
06.2020 - Current
- Responsible for performing routine device interrogations on pacemakers, ICDs and loop recorders
- Ability to properly adjust device settings according to appropriate protocols and safety parameters
- Ability to troubleshoot specific device issues
- Use of clinical judgement to triage patients and provide needed education and advice
- Responsible for recognizing potential emergent situations and responding appropriately
- Responsible for monitoring patient's device remotely
- Monthly rotations into the inpatient setting to provide care for patients in various units including pre/post surgical settings
- Provide proper education regarding care and function of device as well as remote monitoring and use of transmitter
Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab
Providence Health & Services
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Providing care for patients in cardiac rehabilitation phases 2 and 3
- Monitoring patients during exercise and properly recognizing and documenting their cardiac rhythm
- Appropriately placing ECG stickers and obtaining vital signs throughout patient's exercise
- Responding appropriately to any irregular or concerning rhythm
- Providing education on various topics surrounding general cardiac health and well being
- Documenting patients progress throughout the course of their program
Cardiac Technician
Providence Health & Services
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Responsible for managing cardiac patients and providing education regarding medications, procedures, risk factors and cardiac symptoms
- Administering electrocardiograms to aid in diagnosis of cardiac conditions
- Responsible for properly rooming patients efficiently and completing charting through EPIC
- Provide phone support, manage medications, complete medication prior authorizations and complete new patient intake
- Use clinical judgement to process patient data
- Maintained CCI, ACLS, and BLS certifications
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sports Science
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06.2016
Skills
Comfortable in hospital setting
Understanding of cardiology and electrophysiology procedures
Detail oriented
Strong communication skills
Microsoft Office experience
Completion of ATI Jumpstart course
Certification
CCI - certified cardiographic technician
Completion of ATI Jumpstart course
ACLS/BLS certified
Timeline
Cardiac Device Technician
Providence Health & Services
06.2020 - Current
Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab
Providence Health & Services
09.2018 - 06.2020
Cardiac Technician
Providence Health & Services
08.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sports Science
Oregon State University