MIKE BLACK, CEPS, NREMT

P.O. Box 160542, Sacramento, CA 95816

(916) 217-1584 | mbef94be@westpost.net
Certified Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist with 20+ years of experience. Pro
ficient in management, and employee hiring and training. Extensive knowledge in
cardiac and electrophysiology medicine paired with a diligent work ethic contrib
utes to valuable experience in the ER, in the OR, and as an EMT. Capable of work
ing
with trauma and triage patients. Highly educated professional invested in teac
hing the community about medical safety and good health. Strong understanding o
f
computers greatly increases ability to work with technologically progressive emp
loyers and a great management style allows for effective executive activity.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Certified EP Specialist ~ Complex Ablations ~ Advanced Troubleshooting Skills
Computer and Technology Proficiency ~ Specialized Cardiac Medicine ~ Haz-Mat Tra
ining ~ GE Prucka System Efficiency ~ HRS/IBHRE Certification ~ Heart Rhythm Soc
iety Member ~ Cardiovascular Counselor for the American Heart Association ~ Cert
ified EMT ~ SJM ESI NavX Certification ~ Acute Patient Care ~ Trained Emergency
Vehicle Driver ~ Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification ~ OSHA/JCAHO Compli
ant

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
St. Jude Medical - AFIB Division, Sacramento, CA
Field Clinical Engineer (NavX/ESI) 2008-Present
Provide remote and on-site support for the NavX/ESI machines. Efficiently commu
nicate directly with clients to ensure proper support, maintenance, and repairs.
* Responsible for the simultaneous management of multiple machines.
* Champion the coordination of schedules with other departments and clients.
Catholic Healthcare West, Sacramento, CA
Senior Electrophysiology Technologist/ CEPS 2006-2010
Actively managed other Electrophysiology Technologists while caring for patients
and ensuring unsurpassed care.
* Maintained professional atmosphere in order to ensure compliance and high leve
l of delivery to patients by staff through the utilization of effectual managem
ent
techniques.
* Fortified team by implementing and following important policies and procedures
; reinforced and furthered education of technical equipment.
* Participated in preceptorship class and proctored four EP techs.
* Instituted processes regarding the implementation of catheters, resulting in o
ver $1 million saved in company revenue.
* Improved efficiency of catheter labs by developing new inventory procedures an
d streamlining staff efforts.
Banner Good Samaritan Hospital, Phoenix, AZ
Electrophysiology Technologist 2001-2005
Assisted in the preparation and monitoring of patients and in the maintenance of
hospital rooms and machines. Performed invasive and non-invasive procedures in
the EP lab.
* Responsible for effective patient and staff interaction in 7 different cardia
c cath labs by scrubbing, monitory, and panning.
* Successfully completed a variety of procedures including: IVUS, right and left
 heart caths, roboblation of vessels, and PTCA.
Home-based Medical, Lewiston, ID
Owner/President 1992-1997
Managed all employees while maintaining business of clients. Oversaw hiring and
training of staff as well as all office administration.
* Created, planned and administered business plans that led to the successful im
plementation and management of home-based medical business to assist patients an
d clients with personal needs.
* Directed staff for effective follow through with individual patients and also
actively participated in medical care on-site at client homes.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Brookwood Medical Center, Birmingham, AL
Electrophysiology Technologist (Contract) 2005-2006
St. Vincent Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Electrophysiology Technologist (Contract) 2005
St. Joseph's Hospital & Trauma Center, Phoenix, AZ
Emergency Medical Technician 1999-2001
Dependable Nurses, Inc., Phoenix, AZ
Emergency Medical Technician 1998-1999
Southwest Ambulance, Inc., Mesa, AZ
Emergency Medical Technician 1997-1999

EDUCATION
Ensite NavX 3-D Mapping Training, 2008
St. Jude Medical, Minneapolis, MN
Carto XP 3-D Mapping Training, 2007
Biosense Webster, Cincinnati, OH
Advanced Interactive Ablation Workshop, 2006
Biosense Webster, Cincinnati, OH
EMT Refresher Course, 2005
Phoenix Community College, Phoenix, AZ
Emergency Cardiac Care, Pharmacology, 12 Lead EKG, ACLS, 1999
Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ
Emergency Medical Technician Certification, 1995
Walla Walla Community College, Clarkston, WA

ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Electrophysiology Symposium, Sacramento, CA 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Cardiac Arrhythmias: Electrophysiology, San Francisco, CA 2006
Concepts & Controversies in Cardiology, Sacramento, CA 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Southwest Cardiology Symposium, Cardiovascular Society of Arizona, 2004
Cardiac Care Conference, Gateway Community College, 2002, 2003
Certified Wildland Firefighter, 2001