EP Tech

• Aug 2020 - Present

Traveling EP/Cath Tech

• May 2018 - Jul 2020

EP/Cath Lab Technologist

• Sep 2017 - May 2018

Worked Cardiac Cath Lab and Electrophysiology Lab. In the Cardiac Cath Lab, I assist the doctors in many procedures including, but not limited to: Left Heart Caths, Right Heart Caths, Stent placements, angioplasty, rotablade procedures, thrombectomy procedures, valvuloplasty procedures, intra-aortic balloon pump placement, Intravascular Ultra Sound, FFR/iFR, temporary pacemaker placement, and angioseal placement. In the Electrophysiology Lab, I assist the doctor in many procedures including, but not limited to: arrhythmia ablations, trans-septal punctures, Intra-Cardiac Ultra Sound, temporary and permanent pacemaker and ICD placements. In all departments: maintain sterility, utilize wires, catheters, balloons, tools, etc. and anticipate the needs of the Physician.

Professional Photographer

• Jan 2014 - May 2018

My name is Krystle Caricaburu, and I am a Flathead Valley wedding and portrait photographer. Although I live in the Flathead Valley, I LOVE traveling around this beautiful state I call home. I venture into Washington from time to time, and would love to explore Idaho, Canada, anywhere! Although photography is not my full time career, it is my passion. I love to share my passion with others; what an amazing feeling it is to capture moments in time and give you those memories to relive for a lifetime. I am married and have two "furbabies." I work full time as an Interventional Technologist/Cath Lab Technologist/EP Technologist. I love running and yoga. I read. A lot. I am full of wanderlust. "Life is like a camera. Just focus on what’s important and capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if things don’t work out, just take another shot." -unknown

EP/Cath Lab Technologist - Traveler

• Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

As a traveler, I assisted the doctors in many procedures including, but not limited to: Left Heart Caths, Right Heart Caths, Stent placements, angioplasty, peripheral angiograms/angioplasty, renal angiogram/angioplasty, thrombectomy procedures, FFR/iFR, In the Electrophysiology Lab, arrhythmia ablations, trans-septal punctures, Intra-Cardiac Ultra Sound, pacemaker and ICD placements. Maintain sterility, utilize wires, catheters, balloons, tools, etc. and anticipate the needs of the Physician.

EP Technologist

• May 2016 - May 2017

I assist the doctor in many procedures including, but not limited to: arrhythmia ablations, trans-septal punctures, Intra-Cardiac Ultra Sound, temporary and permanent pacemaker and ICD placements. Maintain sterility, utilize wires, catheters, balloons, tools, etc. and anticipate the needs of the Physician. I assist the doctor in many procedures including, but not limited to: arrhythmia ablations, trans-septal punctures, Intra-Cardiac Ultra Sound, temporary and permanent pacemaker and ICD placements. Maintain sterility, utilize wires, catheters, balloons, tools, etc. and anticipate the needs of the Physician.

EP/Cath Lab/Interventional Radiologic Technologist

• Apr 2014 - Apr 2016

Worked in Vascular Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Cath Lab and Electrophysiology Lab (10/2014). In the Interventional Lab, I assist the doctors in many procedures including, but not limited to: angiograms, thrombectomy and thrombolysis procedures, angioplasty procedures, embolization procedures, stent placements, hemodialysis catheter insertions, pain Injections, drainages, chest tube placements, TIPS procedures, TACE and Y-90 procedures, PICC placements, gastrostomy tube insertions, angioseal placement, and work closely with CT imaging and Ultra Sonography. In the Cardiac Cath Lab, I assistthe doctors in many procedures including, but not limited to: Left Heart Caths, Right Heart Caths, Stent placements, angioplasty, rotablade procedures, thrombectomy procedures, valvuloplasty procedures, intra-aortic balloon pump placement, Intravascular Ultra Sound, FFR/iFR, temporary pacemaker placement, and angioseal placement. In the Electrophysiology Lab, I assist the doctor in many procedures including, but not limited to: arrhythmia ablations, trans-septal punctures, Intra-Cardiac Ultra Sound, temporary and permanent pacemaker and ICD placements. In all departments: maintain sterility, utilize wires, catheters, balloons, tools, etc. and anticipate the needs of the Physician.

Interventional Radiologic Technologist

• Jun 2010 - Apr 2014

Worked in Vascular Interventional Radiology with both Interventional Radiologists and Vascular Surgeons. Job duties included those listed above in Vascular Interventional Radiology, with the exception of Y-90 procedures, and with the addition of assisting the doctors in kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty procedures. Additionally in this position, took a great deal of call, often picking up call in addition to my own. Began learning duties of Cardiac Cath Lab beginning in October 2013. Filled in as needed in the CT department. In addition to my duties as a Technologist, I was the Time Keeper for the Interventional department, and covered the MRI and CT departments in the absence of their Time Keeper.

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

• Feb 2010 - Jun 2011

Gained vast experience and knowledge utilizing new techniques and positioning aids with the pediatric patient, as well as all diagnostic duties included below. Gained vast experience and knowledge utilizing new techniques and positioning aids with the pediatric patient, as well as all diagnostic duties included below.

Interventional/Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

• Jun 2003 - Dec 2009

Worked simultaneously in both Vascular Interventional (as of 05/2007) and Diagnostic Radiology. In Vascular Interventional radiology, duties closely paralleled those mentioned above in addition to limb salvage (laser) procedures. Efficient in Fluoroscopy and other Diagnostic Imaging procedures, including but not limited to: inpatient and outpatient imaging, Emergency Room including trauma imaging, intra-operative and mobile unit imaging, all utilizing Computed Radiography. Worked simultaneously in both Vascular Interventional (as of 05/2007) and Diagnostic Radiology. In Vascular Interventional radiology, duties closely paralleled those mentioned above in addition to limb salvage (laser) procedures. Efficient in Fluoroscopy and other Diagnostic Imaging procedures, including but not limited to: inpatient and outpatient imaging, Emergency Room including trauma imaging, intra-operative and mobile unit imaging, all utilizing Computed Radiography.

Diagnost Radiologic Technologist/Medical Assistant

• Jul 2004 - Feb 2006

Worked hand-in-hand with 10 Orthopedic Surgeons. Applying Computed Radiography, became very efficient in taking specialized orthopedic views, sometimes in non-typical ways due to patient condition. These included, but are not limited to: casting, external fixators, wheelchairs, slings, splints, and other mobility-limiting devices/situations. Became very efficient at taking detailed patient histories and vital signs as well as assisting the surgeons with cast application and removal, suture and staple removal, dressing changes, and minor in-office surgeries.