Kate O'Leary

Dedicated Vascular Technologist with 5+ years of experience in patient care. Highly motivated to provide top-quality care with a strong work ethic, positive attitude and professional demeanor. Highly effective in fast-paced work environments and meticulously follows standard procedure and protocols. Effectively communicates with patients and health care professionals. Works well with others and highly values teamwork. Seeking a travel contract as an ultrasound Vascular Technologist.

MultiCare Yakima-Heart Lung and Vascular Center - Registered Vascular Technologist

January 2022-June 2023

 Performed vascular imaging in an outpatient and inpatient setting. Testing includes arterial duplex imaging with stents and/or bypass grafts. Cerebrovascular imaging as well as Abdominal duplex to include EVAR imaging, Renal and Mesenteric exams. Hemodialysis graft evaluation and upper and lower venous duplex imaging to include mapping and reflux evaluation. Recognize normal vs. abnormal findings including failed grafts, EVAR leaks, dissections, critical AAA, high grade stenosis, and varying degrees of thrombosis.

Kaiser Permanente, Spokane, WA-Clinical Laboratory Technician

September 2018-January 2022

Collected blood samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques. Conducted and reported STAT results to ordering physicians and/or critical care team. Processed and shipped 300+ specimen and hundreds of Covid samples daily. Worked closely with all departments of the clinic, identified and traced quality control issues impacting laboratory results.

Woodland Retirement and Assisted Living Community, Olympia WA - Healthcare Aide

June 2016-March 2017

Delivered compassionate care to the elderly with a wide range of health concerns and aided those needing end of life care. Assisted residents with transferring and ambulation, turned and positioned bedbound residents to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort. Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care between families and staff. Evaluated patients to identify and address new or progressing wounds as well as any behavioral changes. Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using individual strengths to motivate each resident to adapt and overcome mobility restrictions.

In June 2022 I graduated from Spokane Community College with an associates degree in Applied Science in Vascular Technology

I have 18 credits left to finish my bachelor in science in Biology with an emphasis in microbiology from Washington State University.