Kathy Wetzler
Stapleton
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Years of cardiac experience and knowledge make for an asset on any team. Strength in critical decision making and anticipating needs leading to higher provider confidence.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Asst/Back Office Coordinator
Piedmont Hospital/University Hospital Of Augusta
03.2005 - Current
- Originally hired as a primary nurse for a very busy cardiology practice. Provided excellent standard of care, as a CMA, preparing charts, obtaining pre-certifications/prior authorizations, obtaining vital signs, refilling medications, ordering tests, performing EKGs and scheduling cardiac procedures.
- Inventoried and ordered office supplies to maintain availability of products.
- Developed reference material for nursing staff: Performing proper EKGs. identifying basic heart rhythms, understanding cardiac medications.
- Entered hospital call schedule data for 22 physicians.
- Assisted in the daily operations by filling in, providing care in the midst of staffing shortages.
- Performed duties as a nuclear stress test technician.
- Input provider clinic templates into EPIC.
- Instructed personnel to use new applications and programs.
Cardiac Catheterization Staff Technologist
U.S. Army Active Duty
01.1991 - 08.2004
- Ensured patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs and EKG readings during procedures.
- Enhanced team efficiency by assisting in the training and mentoring of new staff technologists.
- Inspected, maintained, and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
- Helped physicians complete cardiac issues concerns by assisting with procedures such as pacemaker insertions, stent procedures and balloon angioplasties.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs.
- Maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment.
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on advances in the field of cardiovascular technology.
- Minimized complications during emergency situations by quickly assessing needs and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
Field Medic
U.S. Army Active Duty
08.1984 - 12.1990
- Completed accredited Emergency Medical Technician training.
- Assigned to cardiology department, performing EKGs, stress tests and holter monitors.
- Maintained data for the hospital's "Over 40" program.
Education
Associate of Science - Cardiology
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GACardiovascular Technician (Cardiac Cath Tech)
Ft. Sam Houston, TX1991
Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Team Leadership
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Decision-Making
- Staff Training
- Customer Service Management
- Team player
Accomplishments
Challenged and passed the Certified Medical Assistant exam (NCCT), scoring a 87%, in order to be compliant with new hospital policies.
Timeline
Certified Medical Asst/Back Office Coordinator
Piedmont Hospital/University Hospital Of Augusta
03.2005 - Current
Cardiac Catheterization Staff Technologist
U.S. Army Active Duty
01.1991 - 08.2004
Field Medic
U.S. Army Active Duty
08.1984 - 12.1990
Associate of Science - Cardiology
Augusta Technical College
Cardiovascular Technician (Cardiac Cath Tech)
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