Lisa Caton-Largent
Granada Hills,CA
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining expert skills in assisting Physicians in multiple modalities including Interventional Cardiology, Structural Heart, Electrophysiology, Neuro Intervention, Peripheral Intervention, CRM. Knowledgeable in procedural hemodynamic monitoring and documentation.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab Coordinator
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
08.2005 - 02.2014
- Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures by producing updated Policy and Procedure Manual
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Project Manager for construction of new Cath Lab suite opened in 2007
- Hire, annual evaluations, and fire of existing employees
- Budget and quarterly core measure reporting
- Implemented cost-saving measures through resource allocation optimization, leading to significant budget reductions, saving 30% on combined cardiac, peripheral, and CRM purchasing contract.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Developed comprehensive reports for senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on data-driven insights.
Cardiac Cath Lab RTR, CIT
Holy Cross Hospital
06.2004 - 02.2006
- Cardiac Cath Lab On Call RTR, CIT
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic angiograms, coronary interventions, peripheral vascular procedures, pacemaker insertions, and other complex Cath lab cases for optimal patient outcomes.
Cardiac Cath Lab RTR, CIT
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
08.1983 - 08.2005
- Assisting in preparation of the patient, scrubbing with Interventional Cardiologists, Vascular Surgeons, Electrophysiologists and Interventional Radiologists
- Demonstrated exceptional proficiency within multiple modalities for Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Peripheral Vascular procedures, Device implementation, and Amputation Prevention procedures
- Streamlined inventory management through regular monitoring of supplies and timely ordering of necessary items to maintain adequate stock levels
- Responsible for inventory control, ordering and stocking
- Attending inservices and seminars for continuing education in rapidly evolving modalities
- Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in operating advanced cardiac imaging equipment for accurate diagnosis during invasive cardiovascular procedures
- Served as a mentor and preceptor for newly hired cardiac cath lab RT's, providing guidance on best practices and enhancing overall team performance
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
University Of Oregon Health Sciences Center
01.1981 - 03.1983
- Assisted radiologist in performing special imaging procedures.
- Actively contributed towards reducing repeat exams by carefully following established protocols and reviewing images for quality.
- Coordinated with other healthcare personnel to deliver quality patient care.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism, and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Sciences
Portland Community College
Portland, OR12.1980
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
University Of Oregon Health Sciences Center
Portland, OR12.1980
Skills
- Performance Management
- Policy and procedure modification
- Customer Service Management
- Project Coordination
- Budget Management
- Financial Reporting
- Staff Training
- Quality Assurance
Certification
- Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist License - [1991] through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab Coordinator
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
08.2005 - 02.2014
Cardiac Cath Lab RTR, CIT
Holy Cross Hospital
06.2004 - 02.2006
Cardiac Cath Lab RTR, CIT
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
08.1983 - 08.2005
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
University Of Oregon Health Sciences Center
01.1981 - 03.1983
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Sciences
Portland Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
University Of Oregon Health Sciences Center
- Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist License - [1991] through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
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