Tawnie Whitten
North Aurora,IL
Summary
Multi-talented Cardiovascular Technologist offering 25 years of healthcare experience. Proven success in leadership, operational excellence and organizational development with keen understanding of elements of cardiovascular medicine. Recognized for inspiring team members to excel and encouraging creative work environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Mount Sinai Hospital Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - Current
- Functions as scrub tech, circulator, and monitor for diagnostic and interventional procedures in the Cardiac Cath lab and EP.
- Assures use of aseptic techniques involved with prepping and draping of procedure areas and equipment.
- Prepares set-up of hemodynamic monitoring equipment, IVUS, EP equipment, defibrillators and other devices used in procedures.
- Assists in placing specialized equipment and instruments into cardiovascular system for diagnosis and therapy, including balloon angioplasty, cardiac pacemaker/ICD and balloon pump insertion.
- Inspects, maintains and adjusts cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
- Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system angiograms.
- Adheres to established policies, procedures and compliance for satisfactory audit rating.
- Follows all departmental guidelines on safety and infection control while providing patient care, setting up, and disconnecting all equipment.
- Maintains clean, safe and orderly procedure environment. Contributes to upkeep of department work environment.
- STEMI and Emergency Pacemaker/ICD Insertion on-call team.
- Knowledge and routine use of digital image storage system (PACS) and associated workflow software
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
- Travel contract position.
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Tech
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
Hazel Crest, IL
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Travel contract position
- Scrubbed Left and right heart caths, Peripherals, IR and EP.
- STEMI team.
Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist
Swedish American Hospital
Chicago, IL
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Travel contract position
- Scrubbed Left and right heart caths, Peripherals.
- STEMI team.
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Tech
Rush Copley Hospital
Aurora, IL
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Travel contract position
- Scrubbed Left and right heart caths, Peripherals and EP.
- STEMI team.
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Tech
Beacon Hospital
South Bend, IN
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Travel contract position
- Scrubbed Left and right heart caths, Peripherals and EP.
- Structural Heart.
- STEMI team.
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Tech
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
Hazel Crest, IL
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Contract travel position
- Scrubbed Left and right heart caths, Peripherals, IR and EP.
- STEMI team.
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Tech
Franciscan Hospital
Michigan City, IN
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted physicians in performing cardiac catheterizations, vascular and interventional radiology procedures, using radiographic imaging to generate information necessary for diagnosis.
- Scrubbed Left and right heart caths, Peripherals and EP.
- STEMI team.
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Tech
Methodist Hospital Of Indiana
Gary, IN
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Scrubbed Left and right heart caths, Peripherals and EP.
- STEMI team.
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Tech
Franciscan Hospital
Olympia Fields , IL
04.2018 - 04.2019
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiography
South College - Asheville
Asheville, NC03.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Cardiovascular Technology
Commonwealth College
Merrillville, IN08.2000
Skills
- Patient care
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Training
- Safety and compliance
- ACLS/BLS
- Microsoft office
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Staff leadership and direction
- Quality assurance and patient safety
Certification
- Registered Radiovascular Technoligist (ARRT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- IV and Phlebotomy
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Mount Sinai Hospital Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
07.2022 - Current
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Tech
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
12.2021 - 07.2022
Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist
Swedish American Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Tech
Rush Copley Hospital
05.2021 - 09.2021
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Tech
Beacon Hospital
12.2020 - 05.2021
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Tech
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
03.2020 - 12.2020
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Tech
Franciscan Hospital
10.2019 - 03.2020
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Tech
Methodist Hospital Of Indiana
04.2019 - 10.2019
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Tech
Franciscan Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Radiography
South College - Asheville
Associate of Applied Science - Cardiovascular Technology
Commonwealth College
- Registered Radiovascular Technoligist (ARRT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- IV and Phlebotomy
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