Morgan Howard
Pensacola,Florida
Summary
Seasoned Cardiovascular and Interventional Technologist with expertise in test methods and instrument use and laboratory policies and procedures. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cath Lab Technologist - Travel
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
10.2024 - Current
- Mentored junior technologists, sharing expertise and fostering an environment of continuous learning within the department.
- Increased accuracy in diagnostic results by carefully reviewing images for proper positioning and clarity before submitting to physicians for interpretation.
- Conducted quality control checks on Cath Lab equipment, ensuring optimal performance and patient safety.
- Maintained adequate supplies and reported equipment deficiencies and failures.
- Reduced radiation exposure, utilizing advanced imaging techniques and optimal equipment settings.
- Provided appropriate education for patient, families and other healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients with complex cardiac conditions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by diligently following HIPAA regulations in all aspects of documentation and communication.
- Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills when collaborating with healthcare professionals across various departments.
- Assisted physicians in life-saving interventions for patients experiencing cardiac emergencies.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between pre-procedure preparation, intra-procedure care, and post-procedure recovery phases for streamlined patient experiences.
- Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
- Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs.
- Ensured safety compliance by adhering to radiation protection guidelines and consistently updating protocols as needed.
- Elevated patient trust and confidence by addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing clear explanations of procedures before, during, and after exams.
- Assisted radiologist in performing special imaging procedures.
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist II
Baptist Hospital
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Monitor, Circulate, Scrub procedures such as right and left heart Caths (diagnostic and intervention), TAVR, TEVAR, AAA, mitraclips, cargiomems, etc
- Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as pacemaker insertions and balloon angioplasties.
- Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
Client Services Representative I
Ciox Health
01.2016 - 11.2023
- Copy Medical Records at acute care facility
- Explain records to patients
- Communicated with clients regarding account services, statements, and balances.
- Maintained and managed customer files and databases.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Education
Diploma - General Literature
A.C. Davis High School
Yakima, WAAssociates - Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA06.2022
Bachelors Of Arts - WomenGender Studies, Anthro, Minor Comm Studies
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA01.2012
Skills
- Customer service
- Building Relationships
- 65 WPM
- Merge and MacLab
- EKG Interpretation
- Maintain HIPAA
- Patient Monitoring
- EMR Meditech, Allscripts, centricity, EPIC and Paper Charts
- ACLS
- Training other employees
- IV starter
- Diagnostic and Interventional Right and Left Cardiac/Peripheral Vascular Procedures
- Identifying patient
- Restocking
- Notifying in a change in patient condition
- Prepare room for next procedure
- Structural Procedures (AAA, PFO, ASD, VSD, TEVAR, TAVR, Watchman, Cut-down, MitraClip, CTO, Temp Pacers)
- Specialty equipment/devices (Impella, IABP, Penumbra, IVUS, iFR/FFR, Rotablator, CSI, Shockwave, Acist)
- Sheath Pulling with Manual Pressure
- Transferring patient from bed to table as necessary
- Panning patient procedure table
- Ultrasound for radial access
- Integris system
- Medical documentation
- Catheterization proficiency
- Diagnostic angiography
- Radiation safety
- Intravascular ultrasound
- Peripheral vascular interventions
- Emergency response
- Balloon angioplasty
- Percutaneous coronary intervention
- Contrast agent administration
- Carotid artery stenting
- Continuing education
- Fractional flow reserve
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Interventional cardiology
- Angioplasty techniques
- Continuing education
- Physiology understanding
- Stent placement
- Sterile technique
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Radiation safety protocols
- Interventional radiology
- Stent placement proficiency
- Venous Access procedures
- Arterial Access techniques
- Percutaneous drainage procedures
- Angiography proficiency
- Contrast media administration
- Digital subtraction angiography
- Rotarex Device
- TIPS procedures
- Drain insertions
- DVT thrombectomy
- Abdomen bleed coiling procedures
- Tunneled and temporary dialysis lines
- Loop insertion and removals
- Pulmonary Embolism thrombectomy
Groups
- Alumni of Delta Xi Omega, October 2008, Present
Certification
ACLS
BLS
RCIS
Contact
Pensacola, Florida 32526
Education
Yakima, WA,Cheney, WA,Spokane, WA
Timeline
Cath Lab Technologist - Travel
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
10.2024 - Current
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist II
Baptist Hospital
07.2022 - 10.2024
Client Services Representative I
Ciox Health
01.2016 - 11.2023
Diploma - General Literature
A.C. Davis High School
Associates - Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
Spokane Community College
Bachelors Of Arts - WomenGender Studies, Anthro, Minor Comm Studies
Eastern Washington University
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