Lana Carter
Denver,CO
Summary
I am a positive, motivated health care professional seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist seeking a PRN position within your organization. I take pride in my professional career and will provide you with a wide scope of knowledge in cardiac, structural heart, endovascular, peripheral and interventional radiology procedures. I possess excellent interpersonal relationship skills and also demonstrate valuable leadership and organizational skills as well as teaching and training. I am a very dependable employee and thrive in high stress situations, embrace new challenges and enjoy meeting new people.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist
Intermountain Healthcare
Denver, CO
03.2018 - Current
- Performed diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath procedures to include peripheral, structural heart and endovascular procedures in hybrid rooms in the operating suites.
- Was able to expand my knowledge by securing the skills in TAVR, TMVR, Mitraclip, Watchman, Cardiomems, EVAR, TVAR, FEVAR, TCAR, ECMO and Impella.
- I have also precepted numerous RCIS students as well as new cardiovascular radiologic technologists in the above procedures. I was also a preceptor for new hire experienced staff.
- Staff charge position
Travel Assignments
Aureus Medical LLC
05.2010 - 03.2018
- Supported many Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology departments with expertise and team work.
- I have a wide knowledge base to become adaptable in different work environments.
- I have the experience to thrive in emergent situations and the patience and wide knowledge base to precept new staff to the cardiovascular technology field.
- I became a preceptor during many of the travel contracts. This included training Cardiology Fellows scrub skills at the table side as part of my duties.
Flex Position (PRN)
University of Colorado Anschutz Campus
Denver, CO
01.2017 - 09.2017
- I was a versatile staff member that had the knowledge base and experience to float between the Cardiac Cath Lab Department and the Interventional Radiology department. I performed diagnostic and interventional procedures in both areas. I also assisted in starting a research program for exercise Right Heart Catheterizations with a cardiologist through the University of Colorado.
Clinical Coordinator/Manager/Technologist
Mercy Regional Health Center
Manhattan, KS
01.2007 - 04.2010
- Manager of a new interventional cardiac cath lab program. I trained all new staff to the program and worked along side the staff within the lab.
Staff Cardiovascular Technologist
St Francis Health Center
Topeka, KS
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Staff technologist to expand knowledge and skills in interventional cath lab and interventional radiology skills.
Clinical Coordinator/Radiology and Cardia Cath Lab
Mercy Regional Health Center
Manhattan, KS
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Helped start a new diagnostic and interventional radiology program at the hospital. Also served as the lead clinical coordinator of the program.
Patient Care Manager and Radiologic Technologist
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center
Manhattan, KS
01.1990 - 01.1997
- Patient care coordinator/manager of busy orthopedic center
- Radiologic technologist
- Patient care and casting
- Clinical staff manager
- Started and managed two outreach clinics
Staff Technologist
Mercy Regional Health Center
01.1984 - 01.1990
- Radiologic Staff Technologist and Interventional Radiology Technologist
Staff Technologist
Pratt Regional Medical Center
01.1983 - 01.1984
- Staff Radiologic Technologist and Interventional Radiology Technologist
Education
Associate Degree - Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS08-1983
Skills
- Wide knowledge base and high skill set in structural heart, emergent cardiac and endovascular cases
- Critical thinking capacity to anticipate needs of providers and case flow
- Precepting
- Team building
- Written physician and exam protocols
- Patient care coordination as shared charge position
- Radiation Safety Protocols
Professional Licenses Organizations
- ARRT-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists RT(R)
- Current BLS/ACLS Certifications
Timeline
Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist
Intermountain Healthcare
03.2018 - Current
Flex Position (PRN)
University of Colorado Anschutz Campus
01.2017 - 09.2017
Travel Assignments
Aureus Medical LLC
05.2010 - 03.2018
Clinical Coordinator/Manager/Technologist
Mercy Regional Health Center
01.2007 - 04.2010
Staff Cardiovascular Technologist
St Francis Health Center
01.2000 - 01.2007
Clinical Coordinator/Radiology and Cardia Cath Lab
Mercy Regional Health Center
01.1997 - 01.2000
Patient Care Manager and Radiologic Technologist
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center
01.1990 - 01.1997
Staff Technologist
Mercy Regional Health Center
01.1984 - 01.1990
Staff Technologist
Pratt Regional Medical Center
01.1983 - 01.1984
Associate Degree - Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Hutchinson Community College
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