Cath Lab chat

This episode I speak with Brandon Smith, President Elect for the ASRT. We talk about his volunteer advocacy work with the ASRT and his fight to advance our field.

This episode I talk about how to set yourself up for success when changing jobs. From how to start to looking to understanding what employers are looking for in interviews. I have interviewed tons of candidates over the years as well as been through several interveiws myself. There are some tride and true tips that apply to everyone and some cath lab specific recommendations to help you rise to the top of tallent pool and get the most offers as well as the best offer. Thanks you for listening!

This episode I talk with Bill Mulroy, a cath lab radiology tech with 20 years experience walks us through his very successful transition out of the lab and into a clinical specialist role with Boston Scientific. Bill was recognized company wide at the highest level in his very first year with Boston. He has continued to excel in a very competative industry using his great attitude and years of cath lab experience to propel him above others in his field. Bill is a great role model for anyone thinking about making the jump to an industry job. I am excited to announce Cath Lab Chat is proudly sponsored by TZ medical! TZ medical has already been featured on the podcast episode "Good ideas turn into great inventions". They have been so great to work with and I am proud to have them as a sponosor! Please use the following link to learn more about TZ medical https://hubs.la/H0Ld6nY0

This week TZ Medical Co-owners Trent Tribou ( VP of Sales and Marketing ) and John Lubisich ( President ) walk us through the life of an invention from scribbles on a napkin to being sold in labs all over the country. John and Trent have an ethical company that specializes in Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology and Electrophysiology products. Their company has 28 years of experience of creating devices and bringing them to market.      

  This weeks guest is a well known Mitra-clip expert! Hilary Barbarino is a Mitra-clip susperstar rep with years of experience as and a deep understanding of the mitral space. She will guide us through physiology and process from a high level right on down to some burning questions I have had after years of assisting with this proceedure. As the inclusion criteria expands so does the volume of patients heading to the hospitals for treatment. If your not already performing Mitra-clips, you will be soon. Lets ease you in and get you ready because its coming to a lab near you!

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation or ECMO has made a resurgance in popularity and usage across the country. It has become minimized and mobile, removing a lot of barriers that kept it from being used previously. With tons of advantages and a tried and true history of being an effective tool for cardiogenic shock, the newer mobile units are really making a splash at smaller satellite community hospitals. My guest Jason Chan RN and ECMO PRN owner and operator walks us through what ECMO is and why the newer smaller units are making a significant difference in patient lives. If you would like more information about ECMO PRN please feel to reach out them directly at ECMOPRN.com As always, subscribe to the podcast. Join the conversation on facebook or email me directly CATHLABCHAT@gmail.com

This episode is dedicated to Jennifer, a listener in Florida! I talk about the affects the pandemic has had on our outpatient volumes and the cuts the hospital has made to our hours to stave off losses and what that has done to us. From self reflection on how we continue to find yourself not recession proof in healthcare to projects to approach your leadership with to justify your hours. This podcast follows my journey as I navigate these difficult times. Contact me with your show idea or questions at Cathlabchat@gmail.com

This podcast is to speak to and answer a lot of questions I have as a healthcare worker about COVID 19. Dr Shin takes the time to really dive into a lot concerns a lot of us are talking about in healthcare. From how to properly interact with COVID patients to what we should really be doing in and outside of the hospital. He also goes in depth about the hydroxycholoquine crazy and if it is actually a meaningful treatment. Please share with all of your freinds in healthcare.

This episode talks about how we can put our cath lab skills to use and earn some extra money. No scams or magazine subscriptions here. Some old ideas and some new ones If you like the show subscribe and leave me some feedback at cathlabchat.com

  The old debate comes around every year, who gets to go to TCT and is it even worth it. In short, YES. TCT is a great place to learn, network and expand your horizons. This week I talk about the elephant in the room TCT is physician focused and we are all to often an after thought. From education credits to availble courses we just simply arnt the bread and butter of TCT. This doesnt mean we can benefit in a huge way. You just have to make the conference work for you, and well adjust your expectations accordingly. Thank you everyone for listening and if you were at TCT this year please hit me up at cathlabchat@gmail.com  

This week I talk about the best way to be new in the cath lab. Odds are if you got a job in the cath lab, your probably more used to being the preceptor than the preceptee, and its been awhile. I talk about tips that I think really apply to all jobs but focus on pieces that are specific to the cath lab.   Thanks for listening and check out the website at cathlabchat.com Ill be at TCT later this month so let me know if your going to be there!

This week I sit down with Rebecca Jones, President and CEO of Sharp Medical Staffing. While they are a medical staffing company, they offer a lot more than that. So much so they dont refer to themselves as a staffing company. Rebecca is really taking a different approach to medical staffing. Its her goal to go further than just providing warm bodies when you need them, even though she can do that too. She is more interested in helping solve your staffing problem rather than putting a band aid on it. They offer preceptors, managers, specialized staff as well as a host of other services. As much as the above sounds like a commercial for Sharp, they really are different. So What does all of this mean to you? We get a lesson on what the travel industry is as of now as well as what Rebecca is doing different. I can personally attest to not really understanding the behind the scenes working of what travel companies do. I learned a lot from Rebecca in this interview and I became a fan of her vision a long the way. If your interested in joining her on her mission to do things different and maybe try a different travel company. Please visit them at www.sharpmedicalstaffing.com and please let them know you heard about them on the podcast! Thanks

Week 2 focuses on the difference between a manager and a leader and why its so important to know the difference. Teresa is a Nurse with 36 years experience and is currently a "traveling leader" she also does consulting work with hospitals. She is who you turn to when your cath lab has turned toxic and everyone is heading for the door. She comes in and helps get the ship turned around and headed back in the right direction. She has tons of experience and I can personally attest to her skillset.

This episode is dedicated to understanding the ins and outs of becoming a travel tech / RN. We talk to Brad Turner an X-ray tech with cath, IR, structural experience. Brad's situation is unique because he travels with his wife Kat who is also an X-ray tech, she is a CT traveler. So they have really gotten a lot of experience working between multiple companies to end up in the same city at the same time. In addition, Brad is a well respected traveler who enjoys the traveling lifestyle. He is offered a full time job at nearly every assignment. He is truly someone to look up to in the traveler community. Please visit Brad abnd Kats website and follow them on all of their worldly travels as well as read their tips and tricks about how to travel the world! https://bradandkatunsettled.com/

Jeremy and guest, Brad Turner go over all of the questions you have when getting into traveling. From how to find housing to how to negotiate a contract, and Brad's personal journey over the last 6 years of traveling with his wife who is a traveler as well! If you have any comments or questions please leave me a message on the facebook page or email at cathlabchat@gmail.com and as always visit our page for more information on new podcasts coming up!

An introduction to Cath Lab Chat the podcast. I am your host Jeremy Miller. This podcast will cover issues that are important to all cath lab staff. From training and orientation in the cath lab to tips and tricks on becoming a traveler to deciding on wether or not you would like to be a rep someday. Most importantly we want to hear from you! Send us your comments and ideas to cathlabchat@gmail.com