Sherry Johnson
Raleigh,NC
Summary
CVOR Technologist, Heart and Vascular Invasive/ Electrophysiology/Vascular/Cath Lab
Compassionate professional in health technology and technical services, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient data analysis, medical equipment operation, and healthcare IT systems. Excelling with top soft skills including communication, teamwork, and adaptability to ensure success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Vascular Access Specialist
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC
10.2024 - Current
- Recommended changes to improve computer or information systems.
- Provided education to family members about post-procedure expectations.
- Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
- Assist with all Pick Line placements
CVORT/TRANSPLANT KIDNEY
Vidant Medical Center/ECU Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Assist in all open heart procedures and in all Kidney Transplant
- Maintain all items need to preform surgical procedures
Cardiac Cath Lab /EP Lab Technologist
Duke Durham Regional Hospital, Durham, NC.
Durham, NC
01.2017 - Current
- Assist in all Cath procedures and Interventions, ensuring that all items need for each case is present
- Assist in all EP procedures, BIV,PPM,AF,RFA,12 Lead ECG, Atrial FIB Ablations, Tran septal Access, SVT Ablations, Medtronic Cryo-Ablatios ,VT Ablations
- Maintain full knowledge of all procedures and equipment IE: Carto ESI, St Jude’s, BioSense Webster Stockert RF Generator, Ensite3-D Mapping, and Cardio Lab
- Perdeim
CVORT/ OPEN HEART
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Allied and Outpatient
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Assist in all open heart procedures, ensuring that all items need for each case is present
- Maintain an update of all items needed to complete surgical cases, including valve replacement
- Mitral/aortic or transplant cases, IR cases, TAVAR Cases
- Assist with all clinical research trails within Open Heart or Vascular
CVORT/ OPEN HEART
High Point Regional Hospital – Allied and Outpatient
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Assist in all open heart procedures, ensuring that all items need for each case is present
- Maintain an update of all items needed to complete surgical cases, including valve replacement
- Mitral/aortic or transplant cases, IR cases, TAVAR Cases
- Assist with all clinical research trails within Open Heart or Vascular
EP Lab Tech
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Assist in all EP procedures, BIV,PPM,AF,RFA,12 Lead ECG, Atrial FIB Ablations, Tran septal Access, SVT Ablations, Medtronic Cryo-Ablatios ,VT Ablations
- Maintain full knowledge of all procedures and equipment IE: Carto ESI, St Jude’s, BioSense Webster Stockert RF Generator, Ensite3-D Mapping, and Cardio Lab
Cardiovascular Specialist
UNC Medical Center
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Assist in all Cath procedures and Interventions, ensuring that all items need for each case is present
- Maintain full knowledge of all procedures and equipment
- Assist in all EP procedures, BIV,PPM,AF,RFA,12 Lead ECG, Atrial FIB Ablations, Tran septal Access, SVT Ablations, Medtronic Cryo-Ablatios ,VT Ablations
- Maintain full knowledge of all procedures and equipment IE: Carto ESI, St Jude’s, BioSense Webster Stockert RF Generator, Ensite3-D Mapping, and Cardio Lab
CVORT/ Sr. Surgical Technologist
Supplemental Healthcare, INC.
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Assist in all open heart procedures, ensuring that all items need for each case is present
- Maintain an update of all items needed to complete surgical cases, including valve replacement
- Mitral/aortic or transplant cases, IR cases, TAVAR Cases
- Assist with all clinical research trails within Open Heart or Vascular
EP Lab Technologist
Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA.
New Orleans, LA
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Assist in all EP procedures, ensuring that all items need for each case is present
- Assist all BIV,PPM,AF,RFA,12 Lead ECG,Atrial Fib Ablation, Tran septal Access, SVT
- Ablations, Medtronic Cryo-Ablations, VT Ablations
- Maintain a full knowledge of all procedures and equipment IE; CARTO,ESI,ST.JUDES,BioSense Webster Stockert RF Generator, Ensite3-D Mapping, NAVX3-D Mapping, Acunay-Biosense
- Webster Ultrasound ICE, Cardiac Pace Mapping, Cardio La
Sr. Surgical Technologist/CVOR
Rex Medical Center Hospital Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
07.2013 - 12.2015
- Assist in all open heart procedures, ensuring that all items need for each case is present
- Maintain an update of all items needed to complete surgical cases, including valve replacement
- Mitral/aortic or transplant cases, IR cases, TAVAR Cases
- Assist with all clinical research trails within Open Heart or Vascular
Surgical Assistant
Wake Plastic Surgery Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
03.2013 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Dr. William Stoeckel, MD
- Assist in all plastic surgery and reconstructive procedures
- Suture and close on various plastic surgery cases
- Responsible for ordering supplies and communicating with all sales representatives
- Make Sure all implants are available when needed
Senior Surgical Technologist
Wake Med North Hospital, Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Assumed responsibility for setting up and passing instruments, holding retractors, assisting the
- Surgeon, and assisting with circulating duties, as necessary
- Observed and maintained aseptic technique at all times
- Assisted in preparing the operating room for procedure and obtained needed equipment and supplies
- Maintained working knowledge of assembly and function of surgical instrumentation and equipment
- Accomplished required scrub following policy/procedure
Senior Surgical Technologist
Kaiser Medical Center Antioch, Antioch, California
Antioch, California
01.1994 - 08.2012
- Assumed responsibility for setting up and passing instruments, holding retractors, assisting the
- Surgeon, and assisting with circulating duties, as necessary
- Observed and maintained aseptic technique at all times
- Assisted in preparing the operating room for procedure and obtained needed equipment and supplies
- Maintained working knowledge of assembly and function of surgical instrumentation and equipment
- Accomplished required scrub following policy/procedure
Senior Surgical Technologist
University San Francisco Medical Center
01.1993 - 01.1994
Surgical Technologist
Women’s Hospital Baton Rouge, LA.
Baton Rouge, LA
02.1992 - 11.1992
Education
Academy Of Certified Birth Educators/Birth Doula
09.2022
Clinical Device Specialist
Arrhythmia Technologies Institute
Greenville, South Carolina10.2016
EKG CERT. Program
Durham Community College
Durham, North Carolina12.2015
Heart and Vascular Invasive Program
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, North Carolina05.2015
Associate Degree in Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Francisco City College
San Francisco, California12.2002
certificate - Phlebotomy, Electrocardiography Technician Program
Boston Reed College
Napa, California05.1999
Biology, Pre-Med Focus
Southern University A&M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana12.1993
Skills
- Vascular Access planning
- Cardiac rhythm management
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- Cardiovascular pharmacology awareness
- Diagnostic imaging analysis
- Echocardiography expertise
- Cardiovascular anatomy
- Interventional cardiology
- Holter monitor application
- Intravascular ultrasound
- Patient care excellence
- Time management capabilities
- Cardiac catheterization
- Computer literacy
- Pacemaker implantation assistance
- Critical thinking aptitude
- Emergency response readiness
- Medical equipment operation
- Quality control adherence
Knowledgeable and Accomplished:
- CVORT, Cardiovascular Specialist /Electrophysiology Lab Position
- Relevant Background Includes:
- Responsible and highly motivated professional with sold and diverse experience in cardio vascular
- Proven ability to organize, prioritize and dependable and observant of details in the operating room environment, with a proven ability to multitask.
- Ensured compliance with current regulatory requirements assisted the physician during cardiac, vascular and electrophysiological invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures. Assisted in preparing patients all cardiac cases. I have been a trusted and valued team member in both Cardiac Cath and EP (Devices and Ablations) cases.
- Currently searching for new opportunity and adventures to challenge my intellect while performing an important service tour valuable patients/client population
Timeline
Vascular Access Specialist
Duke University Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
CVORT/TRANSPLANT KIDNEY
Vidant Medical Center/ECU Hospital
04.2023 - Current
CVORT/ OPEN HEART
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Allied and Outpatient
12.2022 - 01.2023
CVORT/ OPEN HEART
High Point Regional Hospital – Allied and Outpatient
09.2022 - 11.2022
EP Lab Tech
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
Cardiovascular Specialist
UNC Medical Center
04.2018 - 05.2019
Cardiac Cath Lab /EP Lab Technologist
Duke Durham Regional Hospital, Durham, NC.
01.2017 - Current
CVORT/ Sr. Surgical Technologist
Supplemental Healthcare, INC.
06.2016 - 11.2016
EP Lab Technologist
Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA.
12.2015 - 06.2016
Sr. Surgical Technologist/CVOR
Rex Medical Center Hospital Raleigh, North Carolina
07.2013 - 12.2015
Surgical Assistant
Wake Plastic Surgery Raleigh, North Carolina
03.2013 - 12.2015
Senior Surgical Technologist
Wake Med North Hospital, Raleigh, North Carolina
08.2012 - 07.2013
Senior Surgical Technologist
Kaiser Medical Center Antioch, Antioch, California
01.1994 - 08.2012
Senior Surgical Technologist
University San Francisco Medical Center
01.1993 - 01.1994
Surgical Technologist
Women’s Hospital Baton Rouge, LA.
02.1992 - 11.1992
Academy Of Certified Birth Educators/Birth Doula
Clinical Device Specialist
Arrhythmia Technologies Institute
EKG CERT. Program
Durham Community College
Heart and Vascular Invasive Program
Johnston Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Francisco City College
certificate - Phlebotomy, Electrocardiography Technician Program
Boston Reed College
Biology, Pre-Med Focus
Southern University A&M College
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