Valerie Avila, R.T.(R)
Atascadero ,CA
Summary
Well-organized Cardiac Cath/IR Technologist offering 30 + years of healthcare experience. Smoothly evaluate patients using diverse tests and routine procedures. Good prioritization, documentation and records management abilities.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab / Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
San Luis Obispo, CA
08.2007 - Current
- Assist in scrubbing interventional procedures, embolization, CTO , Angioplasty, Angiojet, and IVUS.
- Monitoring, charting and measuring hemodynamic pressures during acute and non acute Cardiac Catheterizations and Peripheral angiography procedures.
- Operate IABP, IVUS,EKOS and various other angioplasty and diagnostic equipment.
- Assist in scrubbing Pacemakers, Bi Ventricular pacemakers and Temporary pacemakers. Monitor patients during TEE’s and cardioversion.
Cardiac Cath/IR Technologist (Traveler)
Club Staffing
08.2000 - 07.2007
- Monitored patient's vital signs and notified physician of readings outside parameters to determine patient eligibility for testing.
- Demonstrated functional knowledge of radiology imaging tools such as digital x-ray equipment, computer-assisted testing programs and to facilitate successful test outcomes.
- Demonstrated functional knowledge of radiology imaging tools such as digital x-ray equipment, computer-assisted testing programs to facilitate successful test outcomes.
- Reviewed and recorded patient medical histories and relevant clinical data to enhance knowledge prior to examination.
- Placed patient in correct examination position and made adjustments to facilitate accurate test results.
- Traveled extensively throughout the United States to fill open positions in the Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology.
- The hospitals and dates of assignments will be attached to the end of my resume.
Cardiac Cath Lab / Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Kingman Regional Medical Center
Kingman, AZ
09.1995 - 08.2000
- Assist in Cardiac Cath and Interventional Radiology procedures.
- Scrub, monitor and prepare patients for procedures.
- Do all standard duties and responsibilities that are expected in the Cath Lab.
Sales Representative
Cordis Corporation
Miami Lakes, FL
07.1989 - 09.1995
- Establish relationships with Physicians,Cath Lab staff and key hospital personnel.
- Develop a business plan and meet or exceed established forecast.
- Educate staff and physicians on product useage.
- Manage expense reports and call reports.
- Overnight travel 50-75%.
- Participate in national and state conventions.
Clinical Application Specialist
Cordis Corporation
Houston , TX
10.1988 - 06.1989
- Educate Cath Lab staff and Physicians on use of new product.
- Be present for clinical trails of product useage.
- Assist sales representatives with positioning a new product for presentations to Physicians, Cath Lab Staff and key hospital personnel.
- Overnight travel 50-80% .
Cardiac Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist
Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler, TX
07.1981 - 10.1988
- Assist in all cardiac procedure.
- Balloon angioplasty,diagnostic coronary angiography, IABP, Permanent and temporary pacemakers.
- Maintaining inventory, researching new product and negotiating pricing with companies for product.
- Assist in patient Pacemaker checks.
Education
Radiologic Technology - undefined
Memorial School Of Radiologic Technology
Houston, Texas 1981
Skills
- Radiologic Technology
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Coronary Angiography
- Balloon Angioplasty
- Implantable Pacemakers
- Vascular Procedures
- Central Line Placement
- Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
- ECG Rhythm Interpretation
- Critical Thinking
Additional Information
Hospitals and dates of employment as a Cardiac Cath/ IR Technologist (Traveler)
- Twin Cities Hospital Templeton, California April 2006-July 2007
- Yavapai Regional Medical Center Prescott, Arizona November 2004-March 2006
- Temple University Hospital Philadelphia, Pennsylvania September 2004-October 2004
- Medical Center of Central Georgia Macon, Georgia January 2004-August 2004
- Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces, New Mexico April 2001-December 2003
- Verde Valley Medical Center Cottonwood, Arizona December 2000-March 2001
- Saint Marks Hospital Salt Lake City, Utah August 2000-November 2000
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab / Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
08.2007 - Current
Cardiac Cath/IR Technologist (Traveler)
Club Staffing
08.2000 - 07.2007
Cardiac Cath Lab / Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Kingman Regional Medical Center
09.1995 - 08.2000
Sales Representative
Cordis Corporation
07.1989 - 09.1995
Clinical Application Specialist
Cordis Corporation
10.1988 - 06.1989
Cardiac Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist
Mother Frances Hospital
07.1981 - 10.1988
Radiologic Technology - undefined
Memorial School Of Radiologic Technology