Sarah Radabaugh R.T.(R)(VI)(ARRT)
Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Dublin,OH
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated Interventional Radiologic Technologist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Have a clear understanding of the purpose of my role, yet flexible and focused to accomplish each task I am given. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges in order to provide excellent patient care and outcomes. Continually motivated to learn new skills, educate myself and grow within the profession.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist
Ohio Health Dublin Methodist
08.2022 - Current
- Prepped patients pre procedure and assist with post procedure recovery
- Scrubbed with Interventional Cardiologist and circulated interventional cardiac procedures, including balloon angioplasty, stent placement and balloon pump placement.
Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Endovascular Consultants
05.2019 - 04.2022
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Assisted nursing staff with placing patients on monitoring equipment pre and post procedure. As well as assisting nursing staff with intra-procedural chart documentation. Also, assisted nursing staff with intra-procedural monitoring.
- At this practice, I was the primary scrub tech for interventional procedures. We primarily focused on abdominal/lower extremity procedures related to PAD. I am competent in using IVUS, Jetstream, Angiojet, CSI and Laser to assist with thrombectomy and atherectomy related to in-flow and out-flow vessels. I am skilled in using various .035 and .014 systems for PTA and stenting as well.
- At this practice we also did UFEs, upper extremity procedures and various embolic procedures.
- Some of my other duties included ordering supplies and equipment which included interacting with various vendors and company/device reps. I also stocked and maintained appropriate levels of inventory in procedural rooms.
Interventional Radiologic Technologist
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
05.2005 - 06.2011
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Scrubbed and circulated procedures including, but not limited to TIPS, Y-90s, UFEs, biliary/renal tube placements and changes, abdominal/lower extremity arteriograms and venograms. Also assisted in placing several different types of central venous catheters.
- I also scrubbed Neuro-interventional procedures including diagnostic cerebral angiograms, blood brain barrier disruptions, stroke treatment and aneurysm/AVM repairs.
- I was placed in a charge position several days per week in which I would work closely with all staff in the lab including physicians and residents to promote a team approach in coordinating and facilitating daily flow of each procedural room within the lab. I worked closely with unit nurses as well as our own in making sure each patient was prepared correctly for the procedure scheduled.
- I was given the role of creating work/call schedules for the technologists in the lab.
- I also shared with the technologist manager the responsibility in reading each physicians procedural dictation and properly coding each exam to ensure procedures were being billed appropriately.
Lead Neuro-Interventional Radiologic Technologist
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Operating Rm
05.2009 - 05.2010
- Served as lead tech in setting up a hybrid endovascular/open surgery suite within the operating room for an endovascular trained neurosurgeon.
- It was my responsibility to order all equipment needed for each procedure as well as other miscellaneous items required for the operation of the suite.
- I interacted with various company vendors/reps in setting up new equipment educational inservices for physicians, residents and staff. As well as, coordinating new/trial equipment being brought into the lab.
- It was my responsibility to create work/call schedules for those that staffed this suite.
- In addition to those duties, I also assisted with neuro-interventional procedures by scrubbing and/or circulating each case.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio05.2005
High School Diploma -
Belpre High School
Belpre, OH05.2001
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Radiation Safety Protocols
- Quality Control Standards
- Stock Inventory
- Infection Control Procedures
- Department Operations
- Creative Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
Additional Information
Professional references available upon request.
Timeline
Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist
Ohio Health Dublin Methodist
08.2022 - Current
Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Endovascular Consultants
05.2019 - 04.2022
Lead Neuro-Interventional Radiologic Technologist
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Operating Rm
05.2009 - 05.2010
Interventional Radiologic Technologist
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
05.2005 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology
The Ohio State University
High School Diploma -
Belpre High School
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