Michael Ballenger
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Credentials
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Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)Apr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)Feb, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
ACLS
American Heart Association | American Stroke AssociationAug, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
BLS
American Heart Association | American Stroke AssociationJul, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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ScImage, Inc.
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Application Specialist
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Hendrick Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist
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Mar 2020 - May 2022
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Vascular Solutions - Now part of Teleflex
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Medical Device
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100 - 200 Employee
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RCIS
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Jul 2019 - Mar 2020
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Regional Specialist
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Mar 2015 - Mar 2020
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Nix Health Care System
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist
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Jul 2013 - Mar 2015
-Assists cardiologists with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations to include but not limited to radial approaches, stent placement, IABP insertion and removal, implella, rotablater, CSI athrectomy, angiojet. -Monitored such cardiac catheterizations while able to recognize different pressure waveforms and abnormal EKGs, while noting of all changes during the procedure. -Able to work as part of a team to provide safe and efficient patient care for a pleasant patient visit. -Under the direction of a physician, I was able to conduct echocardiograms independently to include the use of Doppler, color Doppler, 2D echo, and M-Mode for quality studies to be dictated. -Performed stress testing protocols safe and effectively whilst recognizing abnormal EKGs and other signs and symptoms that might construe a positive stress test. -Great customer, staff, and physician relations. -Assists interventional radiologist in procedures such as but limited to Kyphoplasty, Percutaneous Neph Tube placements, Steroid injections, and Biopsies.
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U.S. Army
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Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI
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Cardiovascular technologist
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Jul 2009 - Jun 2013
-Assists cardiologists with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations to include but not limited to radial approaches, stent placement, IABP insertion and removal, implella, rotablater, CSI athrectomy, angiojet. -Monitored such cardiac catheterizations while able to recognize different pressure waveforms and abnormal EKGs, while noting of all changes during the procedure. -Able to work as part of a team to provide safe and efficient patient care for a pleasant patient visit. -Under the direction of a physician, I was able to conduct echocardiograms independently to include the use of Doppler, color Doppler, 2D echo, and M-Mode for quality studies to be dictated. -Performed stress testing protocols safe and effectively whilst recognizing abnormal EKGs and other signs and symptoms that might construe a positive stress test. -Great customer, staff, and physician relations.
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U.S. Army
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Ft. Riley, KS
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Health Care Specialist/ Combat Medic
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Nov 2005 - Jun 2008
-Healthcare specialist with an array of duties to include but not limited to vaccinations, medical coverage, training, aid station prep, aid station management. -Was able to lead and mentor junior enlisted soldiers in medical healthcare relations in battlefield situations. -Combat veteran -Leader and expert medical personnel while deployed. -Lead instructor for basic combat lifesaving to foreign nationals. -Instructor for basic combat course to foreign nationals. -Instructor for non-commissioned offer course to foreign nationals. -Able to work together as part of a team as well as lead that team. I was also able to work independently when needed to.
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Education
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American Military University
Sports and health science, Kinesiology and Exercise Science -
Academy of Health Sciences Fort Sam Houston
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist