Gillian Grissom
Bemidji
Summary
Dynamic Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist with extensive experience at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, excelling in interventional procedures and hemodynamic monitoring. Recognized for enhancing patient safety through meticulous techniques and building trust through compassionate care. Proven ability to optimize diagnostic accuracy with advanced medical equipment and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
- Supported successful diagnostic and high risk PCI by circulating cases while assisting with supplies and devices such as balloon pump, Impella, CSI, Laser, Shockwave, balloons and stents for proper use during procedures.
- Circulated peripheral/vascular cases including EVAR,TCAR, diagnostic and planned interventions for peripheral angiograms. Maintaining a knowledge of interventional tools including CSI, Jetstream, Rotorex, varing stents, balloons as well as many wire options.
- Key member of the team that began the Electrophysiology program in Bemidji. Familiarity with Carto equipment as well as Medtronic cryo.
- Enhanced patient safety with meticulous attention to sterile techniques and radiation protection measures while operating the x-ray equipment.
- Developed a reputation for exceptional patient care, building trust through empathy and attentiveness to individual needs.
CT Technologist/Radiologic Technologist
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
12.2014 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing clear explanations of CT scan procedures and addressing concerns.
- Promoted departmental efficiency through excellent time management skills when handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Performed high quality radiologic, CT and fluoroscopy exams on GE, Siemens and Philips equipment.
- Collaborated with radiologists to optimize image quality, leading to improved diagnostic accuracy.
Education
Associate of Occupational Studies - Radiography
Pima Medical Institute
Denver12-2012
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring (Mac Lab)
- Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)
- Interventional procedures
- Right and Left Cardiac catheterization
- Electrophysiology studies
- Physiological measurements
- Medical equipment operation
Certification
- Certified Radiologic Technologist RT(R)-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Computed Tomography CT(ARRT)-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
CT Technologist/Radiologic Technologist
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
12.2014 - Current
Associate of Occupational Studies - Radiography
Pima Medical Institute
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