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Susan Croston

Lorain,OH

Summary

Well-organized CV specialist RT(R) offering 24 years of healthcare experience. Smoothly evaluate patients using diverse tests and routine procedures. Good prioritization, documentation , and years of working with physicians directly to diagnose and treat cardiac patients.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

CV Specialist RT (R)

UH Elyria Medical Center
10.2001 - Current
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Listened and responded to patients requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
  • Interpreted patients needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
  • Assisted with staff training to enforce quality, safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Reviewed medical history, positioned patients and cleaned, shaved and numbed testing sites as appropriate.
  • Monitored patient prior to, during and after procedures and promptly reported abnormal findings in patient's condition.
  • Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs.
  • Assist physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures at the scrub table such as pacemaker, micra, and defibrillator insertions,loop recorder insertions,RF and Cryo Afib ablations, SVT,Flutter,AVJ ablations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment as I am cross trained in Cath Lab as well.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility as I am the department service leader,department scheduler,assist with ACC data,assist IT dept. with the PACS and Syngo systems,assist Carto and ESI personal with their US and EP systems,assist with inventory,charges, and coding.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Radiology

Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH
05.1999

Skills

  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Patient Relations
  • Resource Allocation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Vitals Monitoring
  • Documentation
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Implantable Loop Recorders
  • Electronic Charting
  • Relationship Building
  • Problem Resolution
  • Time Management
  • Epic,Allscripts,Cardiolab,Maclab,and Exper Software Proficiency

Timeline

CV Specialist RT (R)

UH Elyria Medical Center
10.2001 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Radiology

Lorain County Community College
Susan Croston