Suzanne Finmark
Registered Vascular Technologist, Level 3
Gardnerville, NV
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** ***** ********** **** ********** vascular testing and much more. Work Experience:
VASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST
Carson Surgicial Center (outpatient lab)
October 2017- present
VASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST LEVEL 3
Cedars-Sinai Hospital - Los Angeles, CA
December 2010 to October 2017
Responsibilities:
I performed all peripheral vascular testing on outpatient and inpatients. I work in a high volume vascular lab (+100 patients per month) and I go portable 95% of my shift. The exams performed; native renal and transplant kidneys, tcpo2, inferior vena cava, superior mesenteric artery, aorta, venous insufficiency, venous ablations, cerebrovascular profiles, dialysis vein graft, preoperative vein assess, digits, upper and lower vein mapping, upper and lower arterial profiles, bypass grafts, trauma and more. PARA EDUCATOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
Saugus Union Elementary - Newhall, CA
September 2007 to December 2010
Responsibilities:
I assisted severely autistic children in a special education classroom setting, with a special education teacher.
I assisted with basic education tasks, communication and life skills. LEAD VASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST
HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - Newhall, CA September 2001 to January 2006
Responsibilities:
I performed all peripheral vascular testing: Native renal and transplant kidneys, tcpo2, cerebrovascular, inferior vena cava, superior mesenteric artery, aorta, venous insufficiency, ablations, dialysis vein graft, upper and lower vein mapping, digits, upper and lower arterial profiles and bypass grafts, traumas and more.
LEAD VASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST
SJRMC - Oxnard, CA
February 1996 to June 2001
Responsibilities:
My director (Dennis Oxton) and I started the vascular lab after the hospital ended their outside contract service. I was responsible for purchasing equipment, scheduling, QA meetings, interviewing and the day to day operations in the vascular lab. I performed all peripheral vascular testing: cerebrovascular, aorta, venous insufficiency, venous ablations, dialysis vein graft, digits, upper and lower vein mapping, upper and lower arterial and vein profiles and bypass grafts.
NURSING ASSISTANT
NURSING REGISTRIES - Tarzana, CA
June 1979 to 1983
Performed the duties of a clinical partner in a hospital setting. Education
Cardiovascular Technology CVT
GROSSMONT COLLEGE - El Cajon, CA
1986 to 1998
Skills:
Efficient on all ultrasound equipment, Powerpoint, Microsoft office, radiant, pacs and care stream and more. (10+ years)
Certifications/Licenses
ARDMS/RVT
December 1999 to December 2021
Groups
Ergonomics
March 2015 to Present
I was in charge of overseeing ergonomics in the vascular lab at Cedar-Sinai hospital to prevent muscular skeletal injury for the vascular technologists. Through my research I was able to obtain approval for our first tilt table used for venous insufficiency and Cedars’s. I have given several CME presentations on ergonomics, exercise, injury prevention and much more. Additional Information
I enjoy working in the healthcare field. It has always been my passion and continues to be so to this day. My patients and working as a supportive team player are my priorities. I always treat my patients the way I would want to be treated, with respect and care. I work out 4 to 5 days a week to stay healthy and active which helps tremendously in my profession.
I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Suzanne Finmark