Raquel Ruiz
Kaweah Health
Visalia,CA
9
years of professional experience
Dynamic Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist with proven expertise at Kaweah Health in hemodynamic monitoring and critical patient care. Skilled in stent placement and interventional procedures, I excel in enhancing procedural efficiency through effective teamwork and professional communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Work History
Mammography Technologist
1 Year 5 Months- Prepared cardiac catheterization room, verifying equipment, supplies, and sterile setup for procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs and hemodynamic data during diagnostic and interventional catheterization cases.
- Assisted physicians with catheter placement, contrast delivery, and imaging workflow in cath lab procedures.
- Operated fluoroscopy and hemodynamic monitoring systems to support accurate procedural documentation.
- Responded quickly to patient changes, providing support during emergent cardiovascular interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary care teams to coordinate smooth patient flow and procedural efficiency.
- Supported successful interventions by setting up devices such as balloons, stents, and pacemakers for proper use during procedures.
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
8 Years 8 Months- Prepared cardiac catheterization room, verifying equipment, supplies, and sterile setup for procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs and hemodynamic data during diagnostic and interventional catheterization cases.
- Assisted physicians with catheter placement, contrast delivery, and imaging workflow in cath lab procedures.
- Operated fluoroscopy and hemodynamic monitoring systems to support accurate procedural documentation.
- Responded quickly to patient changes, providing support during emergent cardiovascular interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary care teams to coordinate smooth patient flow and procedural efficiency.
- Supported successful interventions by setting up devices such as balloons, stents, and pacemakers for proper use during procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiology
Skills
Hemodynamic monitoring
Patient care
Professional communication
Stent placement
Pacemaker implantation
Cardiac catheterization
Diagnostic imaging
Defibrillator implantation
Interventional procedures
Cardiovascular anatomy
Angioplasty techniques
Contrast media administration
Radiation safety
Procedure preparation
Teamwork
Critical thinking
CPR certification
Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Mammography Technologist
Kaweah Health
04.2025 - 09.2026Read More
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Kaweah Health
02.2018 - CurrentRead More
Foothill College
Associate of Science from Radiology
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