Selena Sandoval
Houston
Summary
A fast learner with passion for continuous improvement and academic excellence. Ability to adapt to new challenges and contribute effectively to team efforts. Reliable and flexible, with strong skills in critical thinking and attention to detail.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiovascular Perfusion Student
Texas Heart Institute
01.2025 - Current
- Coronary Artery Bypass.
- Valve Repair/Replacement- AVR, MVR, TVR
- AATA
- TAAA
- Heart, Lung, and Liver Transplants
- Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Insertion
- Initiate, Monitor, Transport, and Terminate ECMO
- Medtronic and Terumo Perfusion Circuits
- Autotransfusion using Medtronic Autolog
- Ancillary Tasks:
- Assist with inventory control
- Update Surgeon Preference sheets
Perfusion Assistant
The Henry Ford Hospital- Jackson
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Assembles and operates Cell Saver and PRP for appropriate cases.
- Assists in running ABGs/VBGs and ACT tests during open-heart cases.
- Collect blood for TEG and Lactate laboratory analysis.
- Provides maintenance and cleaning of heater/cooler machines weekly.
- Run QC tests for HMS HepCon and I-STAT blood/lab analysis machines.
- Chart cases requiring Cell Saver and/or PRP into EPIC
Histology Technician
ProMedica
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Performs all routine tissue and/or frozen section preparation, slide preparation and staining using established departmental policies and procedures.
- Supports hospital procedures which require the presence of a histology technician, including FNAs, Bone Marrows, EUS, EBUS, Renal and muscle biopsies, and other areas where needed.
- Accessions surgical specimens which includes entering patient demographics, clinical history, specimen source and quality assurance information to laboratory information system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05.2023
Certificate - Perfusion
Texas Heart Institute
Houston, TX06-2026
Skills
- Fast learner
- Positive attitude
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
Presidents List
Deans List
Full-Ride Recipient (CMU Multicultural Award of Distinction 2019)
Timeline
Cardiovascular Perfusion Student
Texas Heart Institute
01.2025 - Current
Perfusion Assistant
The Henry Ford Hospital- Jackson
04.2024 - 12.2024
Histology Technician
ProMedica
06.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Central Michigan University
Certificate - Perfusion
Texas Heart Institute