Russell Higginbotham
New Bern,NC
Summary
Accomplished Level IV Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist with expertise from CarolinaEast Medical Center, excelling in cardiac structural interventions and device implantation strategies. Demonstrated leadership in peer interviews and preceptorship, enhancing team performance. Proficient in radiation protection and fluoroscopy techniques, recognized for exceptional patient care and contributing to national hospital accreditation efforts.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist IV
CarolinaEast Medical Center
New Bern, NC
06.2021 - Current
- Coordinated patient care activities during invasive procedures to ensure safety and efficiency. the technical and patient care component of cardiac and peripheral angiograms, interventions and other invasive procedures
- Assisted physician with angiographic, interventional, and structural heart procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitor patients and record hemodynamics during procedures.
- Proficient in the utilization of case specific specialty devices such as Impella, IABP, CSI, ShockWave, Penumbra, IVUS, IFR/FFR, Device and Loop Recorder Implants, etc.
- Oversaw all aspects of patient care in accordance with hospital and department policies and procedures.
- Collected and documented data on case outcomes, including normal, abnormal, and complications, under guidance of National Registry Coordinator to support quality improvement initiatives.
- Participated in leadership roles, including UBC meeting secretary and JCO Champs department representative, to promote departmental goals and enhance communication.
- Assisted in the peer interview hiring process and trained new hires as a preceptor.
Radiologic Technologist/Special Procedure Tech
Cabell Huntington Hospital
Huntington, WV
08.2014 - 06.2021
- Operate fluoroscopy equipment for various procedures including heart catheterizations, injections for pain management, peripheral procedures and endoscopic procedures
- Provide hands-on assistance to physicians as a scrub tech for cardiac catheterizations, device implants and peripheral procedures
- Maintain highest level of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures
- Earned recognition from management for exceptional performance in patient care for consistently delivering exceptional patient care
- Collected and entered data under direction of Chest Pain Coordinator to support national hospital accreditation and excellence programs
- Assisted in cath lab management, including monthly scheduling, daily job and call assignments, and supply inventory management
Radiologic Technologist/Scrub Tech
Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Division
Charleston, WV
02.2009 - 08.2014
- Cross-trained in Scrub Tech and RT(R), assisted physician with diagnostic and angioplasty procedures to enhance patient outcomes.
- Performed diagnostic evaluations and interventional procedures in the cardiac catheterization lab of an 838-bed hospital.
- Managed 8-10 procedures per shift, ensuring high quality of care and patient safety.
- Served diverse caseload of inpatients, outpatients, and emergencies, adapting to varying clinical needs.
- Interpret data and provide recommendations for optimal patient care.
Education
Certification - BLS
Charleston/Huntington, WV02.2009
Certification - ACLS
Charleston/Huntington, WV02.2009
Certification - EKG
Charleston, WV02.2009
Certificate - Radiologic Technology
Marshall University/Collins Career Center
Huntington, WV12.2008
ARRT registered -
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
St. Paul, MN12.2008
Skills
- Radiation protection
- Diagnostic and interventional scrub
- Film evaluation
- Fluoroscopy techniques
- Impella device operation
- IVUS and FFR analysis
- IABP management
- Cardiac structural intervention
- ShockWave therapy
- TAVR procedures
- Watchman device implantation
- Amulet device implantation
- PFO and ASD closures
- Device implantation strategies
- Leadership skills
- Budget management
- Supply chain management
Timeline
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist IV
CarolinaEast Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Radiologic Technologist/Special Procedure Tech
Cabell Huntington Hospital
08.2014 - 06.2021
Radiologic Technologist/Scrub Tech
Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Division
02.2009 - 08.2014
Certification - BLS
Certification - ACLS
Certification - EKG
Certificate - Radiologic Technology
Marshall University/Collins Career Center
ARRT registered -
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists