Tasawar Chohan

Motivated and detail-oriented Cardiology Technologist with hands-on experience in invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures at leading tertiary care hospitals including AFIC/NIHD and Advanced International Hospital, Islamabad. Currently working in a high-volume Cath Lab environment, assisting in coronary angiography, PCI, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring while ensuring strict adherence to sterile techniques, radiation safety, and patient care protocols. Skilled in ECG, ETT, Holter monitoring, patient preparation, and operation of cardiac diagnostic and interventional equipment.

Known for strong teamwork, rapid response in cardiac emergencies, and commitment to delivering accurate, safe, and high-quality cardiovascular care in fast-paced clinical settings.

Cardiology Cath LAB Technologist - AFIC/NIHD - Rawalpindi, Pakistan

(2025-05-14 - 2026-05)

• Assist interventional cardiologists in diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterization procedures, including coronary angiography, PCI, primary angioplasty, right & left heart catheterization, and device implantation.
• Prepare and operate cath lab imaging systems, hemodynamic monitoring equipment, contrast injectors, and emergency support devices.
• Ensure proper patient preparation, positioning, and sterile field maintenance in accordance with infection control and hospital protocols.
• Monitor and record hemodynamic parameters, ECG, oxygen saturation, and vital signs during procedures.
• Handle and manage catheters, guidewires, balloons, stents, and other interventional accessories with strict adherence to aseptic techniques.
• Provide immediate technical support during cardiac emergencies, including STEMI cases and code blue situations.
• Perform radiation safety measures for patients and staff in compliance with regulatory and hospital standards.
• Maintain accurate procedure documentation, inventory management, and cath lab consumables control.
• Ensure proper equipment calibration, troubleshooting, and coordination with biomedical engineering for preventive maintenance.
• Assist in post-procedure patient care, sheath removal, and hemostasis management as per protocol.
• Support training and academic activities for students, nurses, and allied health professionals in the cath lab.
• Follow quality assurance, patient safety, and international healthcare standards in all cath lab operations.

Cardiology Technologist Internee - Advanced International Hospital - Islamabad

(2025-01 - 2025-04)

• Assisted senior technologists in performing non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures including ECG, Echocardiography support, Exercise Tolerance Test (ETT), and Holter/BP monitoring.
• Prepared patients for cardiac investigations by explaining procedures, ensuring correct positioning, and attaching monitoring leads according to clinical protocols.
• Recorded and reviewed ECG tracings and vital parameters, ensuring accurate data entry into hospital record systems.
• Supported smooth workflow in the cardiology department for OPD and inpatient services in a high patient-volume tertiary care setting.
• Maintained cleanliness, infection control practices, and proper handling of cardiac equipment and accessories.
• Assisted in emergency cardiac response cases by preparing crash carts, ECG machines, and monitoring devices.
• Coordinated with doctors, nursing staff, and other departments for timely diagnostic procedures and patient management.
• Observed and learned cardiac catheterization and advanced diagnostic procedures for professional skill development.
• Followed hospital policies related to patient safety, confidentiality, and quality healthcare standards.
• Participated in departmental case discussions and on-the-job training to enhance clinical knowledge and technical competency.

BS (Hons) Bachelor of Science in Cardiovascular Technology - Cardiovascular Technology - Govt College of Science Lahore / Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore (2021 - 2025)

F.Sc (Pre-Medical) - Pre-Medical - Govt College of Science Lahore (2017 - 2019)

S.S.C (Science) - Science - Surosh Model High School Dehlra Narowal (2015 - 2017)