Ricardo Mitchell
Cardiac And Vascular Tech
Eastpointe,MI
Summary
Well-organized Vascular Tech offering 10+ years of healthcare experience. Dependable candidate successful at managing priorties with a positive attitude. Good prioritization, documentation and records management abilities. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vascular Technologist
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, MI
08.2013 - 02.2023
- Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
- Taking on-call shifts to cover emergencies on weekends and after hours.
- Assisted with Aortic/Mitral Valve cases with the Cardiac Cath team. Setting up the room for the cases and assisting or operating the Hemodynamics for the case.
- Knowledge of operating IVUS, AngioJet, Jet I, Shockwave, other Atherectomy devices and using the Laser machine
- Helped physicians complete peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as angiograms and balloon angioplasties.
- Help with setting up sterile cases with the Scrub Tech for procedures.
- Ordered all stents, ballons, wires, sheaths, closure devices and everything needed to start a case.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Cardiac Technologist
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, MI
08.2004 - 07.2013
- Assisted on cardiac cauterizations by operating multi-channel physiologic monitor.
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
- Maintained and adjusted cardiology and vascular equipment.
- Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs.
- Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such a balloon angioplasties.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning.
- Operating external devices or assisting with cases such as IVUS, FFR, AngioJet, JetI, Shockwave and assisting with closure devices.
- Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
- Inspected, maintained, and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
Patient Support Specialist
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, MI
10.1998 - 06.2003
- Delivered patients to and from appointments in the hospital.
- Help set up meals and snacks to patients in accordance with dietary requirements.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Medical Records Clerk
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, MI
08.1992 - 10.1998
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Maintained patient records in compliance with security regulations.
- Faxed physician progress notes, history, and physicals into electronic medical records.
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Catholic High School
Detroit, MI 09.1988 - 06.1992
No Degree - Accounting And Business Management
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI 05.2001 -
Skills
Multitasking Abilities
undefinedLove being with family, enjoy watching sports and love to ride bikes.
There is no grater love than family. I've always played or enjoyed sports. Riding bikes gives so much peace.
Timeline
Vascular Technologist
Henry Ford Hospital
08.2013 - 02.2023
Cardiac Technologist
Henry Ford Hospital
08.2004 - 07.2013
No Degree - Accounting And Business Management
Schoolcraft College
05.2001 -
Patient Support Specialist
Henry Ford Hospital
10.1998 - 06.2003
Medical Records Clerk
Henry Ford Hospital
08.1992 - 10.1998
High School Diploma -
East Catholic High School
09.1988 - 06.1992
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