Victor Castillo
Alamo,TX
Summary
Compassionate Cardiovascular Technologist with 2 years of experience in outpatient and in hospital settings. Adept at conducting examinations and diagnostic tests to determine appropriate treatment for patients. Excellent communication and decision making skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Harlingen Medical Center
Harlingen, TX
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Assisted in training new personnel on use of cath lab equipment and protocols.
- Operated diagnostic systems, adhering to protocols to minimize machine damage and patient injury.
- Administered contrast media and medications as directed by physician orders.
- Assisted physicians with surgical procedures and cardiac catheterizations.
- Maintained sterile field during all invasive procedures in accordance with safety protocols.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
- Produced contrast-enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular systems with help of diagnostic imaging equipment.
- Operated C-arm fluoroscopy machine to obtain images of heart anatomy for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Compared measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to evaluate conditions and identify abnormalities.
Radiologic Technologist
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health System
Edinburg, TX
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Selected proper technique for ordered exam to prevent patient from receiving high levels of absorbed radiation.
- Monitored patient's condition during radiologic procedures in order to maintain comfort level throughout the process.
- Processed digital images using PACS system for storage, retrieval and transmission purposes.
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
- Offered assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured and disabled patients.
- Instructed and prepared patients to facilitate x-ray or other examinations.
- Conducted quality control tests on all radiologic equipment to ensure accuracy of images produced.
- Delivered comprehensive training to students and new technologists on equipment, imaging processing, patient relations and best practices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX07-2021
Skills
- Patient Positioning
- Vitals Monitoring
- Diagnostic Imaging
- First Aid/CPR
- Task Prioritization
Accomplishments
- Achieved hospital record for STEMI door to balloon time in 21 minutes
Certification
- BLS Certification Expires: 12/31/2024
- IVUS Certificate
- IFR/FFR Certificate
- Removing a Radial Arterial Sheath Using Radial Artery Compression Device Certificate
- Penumbra Certificate
- Inari Certificate
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Harlingen Medical Center
10.2021 - 10.2023
Radiologic Technologist
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Health System
01.2021 - 08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
South Texas College
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