Sally-ann Land
Cardiac Technologist
Cape Town,GP
Summary
Dynamic Cardiac Technologist with extensive experience at SAendovascular, Kuilsriver Netcare Hospital, excelling in non-invasive and invasive cardiac monitoring. Proven track record in training teams and enhancing clinical documentation accuracy. Adept at implementing quality control procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes while fostering collaboration within healthcare teams.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Technologist In-charge
SAendovascular
04.2003 - Current
- Updated subject matter knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
- Operating, performing and interpreting all cardiac tests both in the cardiologists rooms and in the Catheterization and electrophysiology theatres.
- Organizing and overseeing the work of qualified and student cardiac technologists
- The day to day running of the cardiac physiology department at SAendovascular.
- Setting up standard operating procedure protocols for all new cardiac systems and advancing technology.
Cardiac Pacing Specialist
Baroque Medical (Pty) Ltd
10.2001 - 10.2002
- Assisting the Cardiologists with all Cardiac device impants and follow-up checks and programming
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through service and product knowledge.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
Senior Cardiac Technologist
Dr's Silken, Dean and Potts
06.1997 - 09.2001
- Conducted electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and stress tests by using electronic test equipment and recording devices.
- Permanent pacemaker and Internal cardiac defibrillator checks, troubleshooting and programming.
- Assisted on cardiac cauterizations by operating multi-channel physiologic monitors, assisted with pacmaker implants
Chief Cardiac Technologist MTO4
St Bartholomew's Hospital
02.1996 - 01.1997
- Conducted electrocardiogram, echocardiogram and stress tests by using electronic test equipment and recording devices.
- Permanent pacemaker and internal cardiac defibrillator checks, troubleshooting and programming.
- Assisted with cardiac electrophysiology procedures in the EP lab.
- Assisted on cardiac cauterizations by operating multi-channel physiologic monitor.
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
Student Cardiac Technologist
Groote Schuur Hospital
02.1992 - 01.1996
- Conducted electrocardiogram and echocardiogram by using electronic test equipment and recording devices.
- Assisted with cardiac device implants and testing.
- Maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment.
- Haemodynamic monitoring and documentation of cardiac angiogram studies.
- Improved collaboration with healthcare team members by sharing pertinent information on patients'' cardiac function.
Education
National Diploma in Clinical Technology - Clinical Technology - Cardiology
Cape Technikon
Cape Town12.1993
Skills
All non-invasive and invasive cardiac monitoring, analysis and documentation
Quality control procedures
Clinical documentation accuracy
Training both qualified and student Cardiac Technologists
Timeline
Cardiac Technologist In-charge
SAendovascular
04.2003 - Current
Cardiac Pacing Specialist
Baroque Medical (Pty) Ltd
10.2001 - 10.2002
Senior Cardiac Technologist
Dr's Silken, Dean and Potts
06.1997 - 09.2001
Chief Cardiac Technologist MTO4
St Bartholomew's Hospital
02.1996 - 01.1997
Student Cardiac Technologist
Groote Schuur Hospital
02.1992 - 01.1996
National Diploma in Clinical Technology - Clinical Technology - Cardiology
Cape Technikon