Miles McGirt
Longs
Summary
Dynamic Electrophysiology Technician known for strong communication and team collaboration skills. Proven ability to support physicians during procedures and train new staff, ensuring high standards of patient care and operational efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrophysiology tech
McLeod Regional Medical Center
Little River
04.2020 - Current
- Operated electrophysiology equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Educated patients on procedural processes and post-procedure care instructions.
- Interpreted data collected from an EP study to identify any potential arrhythmias or problems with heart rhythm.
- Repaired malfunctioning medical equipment related to electrophysiology services when necessary.
- Assisted in the implantation of pacemakers, defibrillators and other cardiac devices.
- Followed established protocols for infection control, radiation safety and hazardous materials handling while performing duties.
- Identified any irregularities or abnormalities present on ECGs or other recordings that may require further investigation by a physician.
- Provided technical support to physicians throughout the course of an EP study by assisting with device selection, catheter placement and delivery of energy applications.
- Prepared equipment for EP procedures including setting up monitors, obtaining supplies and selecting appropriate mapping systems.
- Performed Electrophysiology studies, including signal analysis, catheter manipulation and recording of data.
- Monitored patients during EP procedures to detect any adverse reactions or changes in vital signs.
- Assisted with training new staff members on proper operation of electrophysiology laboratory equipment Such as prucka.
- Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
- Assisted physicians during electrophysiology studies and other electrophysiological interventions.
Special Procedures Technologist
UNC Health Care
Lumberton
04.2012 - 03.2020
- Assisted physicians during interventional procedures with sterile techniques.
- Operated advanced imaging equipment for diagnostic examinations.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
- Assisted with the insertion of medical devices into vessels for therapeutic purposes.
- Collaborated with radiologists to interpret images for diagnosis or treatment purposes.
- Troubleshot technical issues that arose during imaging sessions.
- Assisted physicians in performing special procedures, including cardiac catheterizations and biopsies.
- Provided technical guidance and training to new staff and students, enhancing team proficiency and promoting best practices.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiology
Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC04-2012
Skills
- Electrophysiology equipment operation
- Data interpretation
- Catheter placement
- Equipment calibration
- Signal analysis
- Patient monitoring
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- Pacemaker implantation
- Defibrillator management
- Intracardiac echocardiography
- Defibrillator operation
- Pacemaker analysis
- Cardiovascular anatomy
- Device implantation
- Customer relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Timeline
Electrophysiology tech
McLeod Regional Medical Center
04.2020 - Current
Special Procedures Technologist
UNC Health Care
04.2012 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Radiology
Robeson Community College