Medical Air Force
Resume:
MICHAEL H. LUSTER, RCIS
**** ** *** ** ~ Durham, NC 27713
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OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as a Cardiac Cath/EP lab Specialist. SUMMARY OF SKILLS
• Expert Cardiovascular Technologist with a diverse background assisting physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease in the Adult Cath/EP Lab
• In-depth knowledge of drug-eluting stents, vascular closure devices, new contrast media, and glycoprotein receptor blockers, current technical aspects
• Skilled with various equipment and automated systems/applications/software including: Apollo, Epic, Luxmedics, Phillips, GE Innova Cath Lab, GE Digital Cath, and Digital Imaging
• Possess thorough knowledge of cardiac procedures, anatomy/physiology of the heart/abnormalities and understanding of the major system and organs as well as equipment and supplies (catheters, wires, balloons, stents/others) required to perform these complex procedures PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mount Nittany Medical Center State College, PA
Registered Interventional Cardiovascular Specialist (Contract) 12/2019-Present
• Prepare and position patients for both non-invasive and invasive heart diagnostic and treatment procedures as well as balloon angioplasty
•Scrubbed for procedures to provide physician assistance in coronary and electrophysiology procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures Duke Regional Hospital Durham, NC
Registered Interventional Cardiovascular Specialist 9/15-12/2019
• Assist the physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias in the Cath/EP lab. Specialize in the care of patients undergoing PTCA, stent placement, IABP placement and EP devices and ablations.
• Provide resources so to mentor new staff while exhibiting enhanced technical skills.
• Communicate continuously regarding patient’s condition. Perform basic diagnostic catheterization procedures on adult patients with known and suspected congenital and acquired cardiac peripheral disease
• Set up and break down room, perform daily QC, set up hemodynamic and computer
• Prepare sterile procedure tray, evaluate status of patient during procedure, prep access site according to lab standard practice, perform EKG lead placement, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry setup.
• Acquire and accurately document pertinent patient data in the electronic health record and enter in the hemodynamic and X-Ray systems
• Operate all physiologic and radiographic equipment safely and correctly
• Observe occupational and safety regulations
• Educate the patient of procedural expectations before, during and after the procedure including post procedural limitations and restrictions
David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB Travis AFB, CA Cath/EP Endovascular Technologist 3/18-09/18
• Provided daily endovascular processes - assessments; interventions; (including producing radiographs, assisting with vascular fluoroscopic peripheral imaging, and specific radiographic procedures/interventions.
• Supervised and provided clinical assistance in the CVOR and Cardiovascular Catheterization Lab to cardiovascular techs, and OR scrub techs during endovascular and hybrid/endovascular procedures.
• Set-up rooms and sterile tables for peripheral vascular and interventional procedures for both Hybrid/ endovascular and percutaneous endovascular procedures.
• Prepared all documentation to meet or exceed established standards of the MTF, to include, but not limited to, timeliness, accuracy, content and signature. Only MTF and Air Force-approved abbreviations shall be used for documentation of the patient health records.
• Performed post processing, storage, archival and completion formalization of diagnostic and intervention images of the performed procedures.
• Provided patients with the utmost care and attention. All patients shall be assured of their privacy and personal dignity following facility HIPPA policy and procedure guidelines. Duke Regional Hospital Durham, NC
Registered Interventional Cardiovascular Specialist 9/15-3/18
• Assist the physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias in the Cath/EP lab. Specialize in the care of patients undergoing PTCA, stent placement, IABP placement and EP devices and ablations.
• Provide resources so to mentor new staff while exhibiting enhanced technical skills.
• Communicate continuously regarding patient’s condition. Perform basic diagnostic catheterization procedures on adult patients with known and suspected congenital and acquired cardiac peripheral disease
• Set up and break down room, perform daily QC, set up hemodynamic and computer
• Prepare sterile procedure tray, evaluate status of patient during procedure, prep access site according to lab standard practice, perform EKG lead placement, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry setup.
• Acquire and accurately document pertinent patient data in the electronic health record and enter in the hemodynamic and X-Ray systems
• Operate all physiologic and radiographic equipment safely and correctly
• Observe occupational and safety regulations
• Educate the patient of procedural expectations before, during and after the procedure including post procedural limitations and restrictions
*Note: I took a break in employment to spend time with family and complete online continuing education. Greater Los Angeles VAMC Los Angeles, CA
Registered Interventional Cardiovascular Specialist (Contract-Aureus Medical) 7/14- 12/14
• Prepared and positioned patients for both non-invasive and invasive heart diagnostic and treatment procedures as well as balloon angioplasty
• Monitored patient’s comfort and safety during procedures & tests, alerting the physician to abnormalities or changes in patient responses; recognized the need for prompt medical attention & administered emergency care as appropriate
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*Note: Break in employment, after completion of assignment, was to secure another position. Online continuing education completed during this break.
St. Mary’s Regional Hospital Reno, NV
Registered Interventional Cardiovascular Specialist (Contract-MedPro) 9/13- 4/14
• Set patients up for diagnostic imaging procedures: confirmed patient identity, diagnostic requisition, presence of any patient allergies or prior history of adverse reaction; Performed quality assurance testing and verifications as required
• Performed venipuncture and administered using sterile technique as indicated; observed patient to detect adverse reactions; took patient vital signs
• Documented quality assurance testing of equipment and patient’s procedural information in accordance with client facility procedures
• Evaluated diagnostic images/radiographs for diagnostic quality before releasing patient Delray Medical Center Delray, FL
Cardiovascular Technician (Contract-MedPro) 5/13 -8/13
• Worked as a team member on highly complex cardiovascular procedures under the general direction of the cardiologist and supervisor of the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
• Performed Cardiac Cath, Coronary Interventions (stents), Electrophysiology Procedures(EPS, AICD, Pacemaker Implant, Ablation) Rotablator, Peripheral, Carotid, Renal Angiography, hemodynamic monitoring and others cardiac procedures
• Operated and interpreted data from highly specialized equipment and computerization systems (X-per/X- Celera, cardiology PACS, and others)
*Note: Break in employment, after completion of assignment, was to secure another position. Clearlake Regional Medical Center Webster, TX
Cardiovascular Technician 10/12–1/13
• Scrubbed for average of 10 Cath lab and 3 EP procedures per day, providing physician assistance according to established policies and procedures
• Operated, programmed, and troubleshoot E.P. recordings, pacing and imaging systems
• Participated in many EP procedures including pacemaker insertion devices analysis and closing pacemaker via operation of EP stimulator
• Prepared the EP Lab procedure rooms ensuring adequate stock of supplies KINGWOOD MEDICAL CENTER Kingwood, TX
Cardiovascular Technician (Contract-MedPro) 7/12 – 10/12
• Scrubbed for procedures to provide physician assistance in coronary and electrophysiology procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Operated, programmed, and troubleshoot EP recordings, pacing and imaging systems
• Proficiency demonstrated with cath lab procedures including: pacemaker analysis, EP stimulator, closing pacemaker pockets, manipulating EP catheters, inserting catheter introducer sheaths
*Note: Break in employment, after completion of assignment, was to secure another position. GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL Kearney, NE
Cardiovascular Technician (Contract-MedPro) 8/11 – 12/11
• Scrubbed for procedures to provide physician assistance in coronary and electrophysiology procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Operated, programmed, and troubleshot EP recordings and pacing systems, as well as imaging systems.
• Performed pacemaker insertion devices analysis
• Proficient with complex cath lab procedures such as: operating EP stimulator, closing pacemaker pockets, manipulating EP catheters, and inserting catheter introducer sheaths VAMC Durham, NC
Medical Technician 2/08-8/11
Worked in the ER and Psychiatric Emergency Clinic
Clinforce Research Triangle Park, NC
CRA Monitor 2/07-Summer /08
• Handled project planning and supervision over all clinical study activities
• Executed studies to ensure compliance with protocol, regulatory requirements, clinical objectives and departmental and company SOPs
• Selected and managed CRO for outsourced trial management, monitoring, and data handling activities, including oversight of CRO budgets and performance
• Coordinated study supply shipments and resolution of import/export issues to ensure availability of study supplies at trial sites
• Managed site performance issues, including protocol compliance, data reporting and clean up DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Durham, NC
Cardiovascular Technician 8/97 – 2/07
• Prepare and position patients for both non-invasive and invasive heart diagnostic and treatment procedures as well as balloon angioplasty
• Scrubbed for procedures to provide physician assistance in coronary and electrophysiology procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Operated, programmed, and troubleshoot EP recordings, pacing and imaging systems
• Performed pacemaker insertion devices analysis
• Completed clinical Pastoral Education, able to then offer to patients pastoral care and counseling, crisis intervention, emotional support, non judgement listening EDUCATION
American Intercontinental University Schaumburg, IL MBA Specialization in Healthcare Management 2006
North Carolina Central University Durham, NC
BS Criminal Justice 2004
CERTIFICATIONS / CONTINUING EDUCATION
• RCIS, Cardiovascular Credentialing International #00015057
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• Diamondback 360 Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System (Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.) - 2016
• Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Certification - 2014
• Femoral Closure Devices (St Jude) – 2014
• Basic Dysrhythmias and EKG training, annually
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