Sara Rowan
Windsor,CO
Summary
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) with 20 years of experience as a Cardiovascular Technologist. Highly skilled in structural heart procedures, coronary and peripheral interventions, and electrophysiology. Proven leader in implementing new technologies, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring staff in high-acuity cardiac catheterization environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Technologist
North Colorado Medical Center, Greeley, CO / McKee Medical Center, Loveland, CO
Greeley, CO
01.2006 - 01.2026
- Precept and mentor new cardiovascular technologists and RNs in sterile technique and procedural workflows.
- Serve as lead technologist for complex structural heart, coronary, and electrophysiology procedures.
- Coordinate daily lab flow, staff assignments, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and safe operations.
- Educate staff on emerging technologies and procedural advancements.
- Collaborate with physicians and industry representatives to introduce and evaluate new cardiac devices.
Education
Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Invasive Technology
Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD01-2006
Skills
- Structural Heart: TAVR implantation, TMVR implantation, MitraClip procedures, ASD/PFO closure devices, vascular plug deployment, Watchman and Amulanet procedures
- Peripheral: Diagnostic angiography and peripheral vascular interventions
- Coronary: Diagnostic left heart catheterization, coronary intervention, chronic total occlusion (CTO) treatment, Impella placement, Rotational Atherectomy, right heart catheterization with pulmonary hypertension drug testing, Cardiomems
- Electrophysiology: Pacemaker, defibrillator, loop recorder, and CRT device implantation; diagnostic EP studies with radiofrequency, cryoablation and PFA technology; laser-assisted lead extraction,
- Patient care excellence
- Continuing education commitment
- Procedure preparation
- Diagnostic procedures
- Emergency response readiness
- Intravascular ultrasound
- Adaptability in procedures
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
Accomplishments
- Led implementation of the first TAVR, MitraClip, and vascular plug implantations at North Colorado Medical Center.
- Served as lead technologist for the first Cryoablation procedure.
- Recognized for leadership in optimizing cath lab workflow and staff training.
- Precepted and mentored new cardiovascular technologists and RNs in procedural techniques and lab protocols.
- Educated staff on emerging cardiovascular technologies and advanced procedural methods.
Certification
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) — Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
- Fluoroscopy Operator Certification — Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — American Heart Association
Languages
English
Timeline
Cardiovascular Technologist
North Colorado Medical Center, Greeley, CO / McKee Medical Center, Loveland, CO
01.2006 - 01.2026
Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Invasive Technology
Southeast Technical Institute