EKG/Stress test technician

PERCY L. WALKER, JR.

Apopka, FL ***** 407-***-**** adq63x@r.postjobfree.com

Energetic Efficient Motivated Fast Learner Effective Trainer Reliable Personable Objective

To obtain a cardiovascular technician position with a heart care team dedicated to delivering excellent patient care and promoting a professional work environment.

Education & Certifications

University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida B.S., Health and Physical Education

Central Florida Institute Orlando, Florida

Diploma, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technician Program, December 2009 Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association Relevant Work Experience

Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center 52 W. Underwood St, Orlando, FL 32806 EKG / Stress Test Technician, September 2020 to Present

I administer pharmacological and physical cardiovascular stress testing with RN nurses in the hospital stress lab.

In the administration of each stress test, I am responsible for patient care including applying electrodes to the patient; monitoring patient performance during the test; for physical tests, encouraging patients to reach target heart rate; and confirming the patient’s recovery after the test.

I interpret the electrocardiogram recordings of each stress test and deliver same to cardiologists for their use in diagnosing patient heart conditions and making patient care decisions.

I assist with other cardio-diagnostics including EKGs, rapid response EKGs, interrogation of pacemakers (manufactured by Abbott, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, and Biotronik), and cardiac event monitors. Digirad Corporation Orlando, FL Headquarters in Suwanee, GA Stress Test Technician (CST Specialist), August 2018 to September 2020

I administered nuclear, pharmacological, and physical cardiovascular stress testing.

In the administration of each stress test, I was responsible for patient care including: communicating to the patient what their stress test procedure will entail; obtaining patient written consent to the procedure; starting the patient’s IV; applying electrodes to the patient; monitoring patient performance during the test; for physical tests, encouraging patients to reach target heart rate; confirming the patient’s recovery after the test and their ability to safely leave the doctor’s office.

I interpreted the electrocardiogram recordings of each stress test, charted the test results in the medical records, and delivered same to cardiologists for their use in diagnosing patient heart conditions and making patient care decisions. Oviedo Medical Center 8300 Red Bug Lake Rd, Oviedo, FL 32765 EKG and Stress Test Technician PRN, May 2017 through August 2018

In addition to administering stress tests as described above, I floated as a Monitor Tech (monitoring ICU patients). Cardiology Consultants, PA 2320 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804 Stress Test Technician, May 2010 through May 2017

In addition to administering stress tests as described above, I assisted with Holter monitoring, INR testing, Cardiac PET scans, and emergency ACLS measures when needed.

Additional Skills & Proficiencies

Microsoft Windows, Versions 10, 7, and XP GE Case 8000 Stress System T200 Treadmill Mortara Q-Stress Cardiac Stress System TM-55 Treadmill Quinton Q-Stress Cardiac Stress System Windows XP, and Treadmill Welch Allyn Cardio Perfect Stress System with Treadmill Philips Gemini GXL 16 PET/CT System

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