Zuleyka (Zully) Rodriguez
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
North Port,FL
1
Language
14
years of professional experience
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist with over 8 years of experience in cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology labs, assisting with PCI, EPS, and structural heart procedures. Skilled in patient care, complex interventions, ensuring procedural efficiency, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Seeking a coronary clinical specialist role to leverage advanced procedural knowledge, expand expertise in cardiovascular care, and contribute to innovative treatment solutions.
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Lead Tech
1 Year 11 Months- Assisted physicians with LHC, PCI, STEMI, device implants, and ablations
- Managed equipment inventory, ensuring readiness for all procedures
- Oversaw and coordinated cardiovascular technologists and related staff
- Facilitated user engagement and troubleshooting for EPIC software
- Identified opportunities to enhance workflow, patient care, and operational efficiency
- Oversaw and coordinated cardiovascular technologists, enhancing team effectiveness and patient care
- Developed and implemented training programs and protocols, establishing competency standards for staff
- Served as EPIC super user
- Built the electrophysiology (EP) program
Travel RCIS
2 Years 9 Months- Ensured patient safety and regulatory compliance in cath lab by adhering to established protocols
- Assisted cardiologists with catheter selection and wire manipulation for stent placement
- Operate and troubleshoot imaging and hemodynamic monitoring equipment during procedures.
- Managed sterile field setup and instrument exchange to maintain asepsis
- Prepare patients for interventions, including pre-procedural education and post-procedural monitoring.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care, provide training, and streamline workflows
- Adapted practices across diverse clinical sites to maintain consistency in cath lab procedures
- Ensured functionality of imaging and hemodynamic monitoring equipment during procedures to support patient safety. imaging and hemodynamic monitoring equipment during procedures.
- Train new staff and students on lab protocols, equipment usage, and procedural techniques.
Cath Lab Tech
2 Months- Supported diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, enhancing patient outcomes through coronary angiography and stent placement.
- Assisted in electrophysiology mapping and ablation procedures, leading to improved arrhythmia treatment success rates.
- Monitored patient vitals and hemodynamic data during interventions, ensuring timely response to changes.
- Coordinated with physicians and nurses to streamline procedural workflows, promoting patient safety and optimizing efficiency.
Cardiovascular Pacemaker Tech
2 Years 1 Month- Assisted interventional cardiologists during PCI, EPS, and structural heart cases, enhancing patient safety and adherence to cath lab protocols
- Prepared and supported diagnostic EP studies and catheter ablations (radiofrequency, cryo, ethanol), ensuring optimal procedure readiness
- Collaborated with physicians and procedural team to streamline patient flow and maintain compliance with cath lab standards
Cath Lab Tech (PRN)
2 Years 5 Months- Supported complex cath lab procedures (R/L heart cath, PCI, FFR, STEMI/NSTEMI), maintained aseptic field and accurate records
- Assisted advanced circulatory support (IABP, Impella), set up devices and supported patient stability
- Performed intravascular imaging using OCT and IVUS technology to assist in cardiac assessments.
- Assisted in endomyocardial biopsies and complex coronary interventions (Rotablator, CSI, laser) to enhance procedural success
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary cath team to streamline workflow and minimize turnover time
- Trained new technicians on scrubbing and circulating roles to ensure operational readiness
Customer Service
5 Years 10 Months- Executed high-volume front-end customer service, resolving complaints to ensure seamless checkout flow
- Maintained accurate inventory and shelf rotation by efficiently scanning and matching products to locations
- Performed precise cash handling and quick calculations to minimize errors and speed transactions
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes, reducing customer wait times during peak morning shifts
Education
Associate in Science - Cardiovascular Technology
Skills
Responsible
People oriented
Good communication skills
Organized
Clinical Leadership
Attention to Detail
Adaptability
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Inventory Control
Clinical training
Microsoft Office
Coronary procedures
Staff Training
Personal Information
Title: Register Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Lead Tech
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
Travel RCIS
Aya Healthcare
02.2022 - 11.2024Read More
Cath Lab Tech
Shorepoint
12.2021 - 02.2022Read More
Cardiovascular Pacemaker Tech
Naples Community Hospital
11.2018 - 12.2020Read More
Cath Lab Tech (PRN)
Gulf Coast Medical Center
07.2018 - 12.2020Read More
Customer Service
Walmart
01.2013 - 11.2018Read More
Florida Southwestern State College
Associate in Science from Cardiovascular Technology
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