Rudy Asuncion
New Milford,NJ
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Compassionate cardiovascular technician with several years of experience in outpatient settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Bronx Care Health System
Bronx, NY
05.2012 - 06.2024
- Performed quality control checks on medical imaging equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies related to infection control, radiation safety, and hazardous waste management.
- Ensured proper functioning of all necessary equipment prior to beginning each procedure.
- Maintained sterile field during all invasive procedures in accordance with safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs before, during, and after cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to provide exceptional patient care.
- Inspected and calibrated instruments used in the cath lab according to established guidelines.
- Provided technical support for operating room staff during interventional cardiology cases.
- Set up and operated hemodynamic monitoring systems used in cardiovascular diagnostic testing.
- Performed maintenance on medical imaging equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Assisted in training new personnel on use of cath lab equipment and protocols.
- Identified any potential complications or risks during the procedure and notified attending physician immediately.
- Troubleshot complex clinical problems within the cath lab environment.
- Reviewed patient history prior to procedure to ensure accurate interpretation of results.
- Documented patient information accurately into electronic health records system.
- Checked, tested and maintained cardiology equipment to uphold optimal diagnostic standards.
- Produced contrast-enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular systems with help of diagnostic imaging equipment.
- Recorded blood pressure, limb volume changes and oxygen saturation to inform diagnostic processes.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
- Set up equipment to prepare for patient procedures and tests.
- Operated diagnostic systems, adhering to protocols to minimize machine damage and patient injury.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
- Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Unciano Paramedical College
Manila , Philippines03-1990
Skills
- Pacemaker Implantation
- Patient Care
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Defibrillator implantation
- Stent Placement
- Angioplasty Techniques
- Professional Communication
- Radiation safety
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Electrophysiology Studies
- Quality control adherence
- Pacemaker implantation assistance
- Critical Thinking Capacity
- Continuing Education Commitment
- Team Collaboration Aptitude
- Diagnostic procedure understanding
- Adaptability in procedures
- Interventional radiology familiarity
- Angioplasty support
- Emergency response readiness
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Patient Positioning
- Patient care excellence
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- Clinical Documentation Accuracy
- Effective Communication
- Documentation
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- CPR Certification
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Time management abilities
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Equipment Calibration
- Decision-Making
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Vitals monitoring
- Team building
- Goal Setting
- Adaptability
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Bronx Care Health System
05.2012 - 06.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Unciano Paramedical College
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