MATC Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Program

🌟🚨STUDENT OF THE WEEK 🚨🌟

Introducing: Sabrina Samitz-Mabry

❓ Tell us a bit about yourself.
🌟 I grew up in a family of seven so life has always been hectic. I love traveling, trying new things (food, new places, etc.) & going to concerts! I travelled to the Grand Canyon back in 2022 and it was breathtakingly beautiful! I also love to laugh because life can be too serious sometimes!

❓What were you doing before starting the Invasive CVT program?
🌟 Before the Invasive CVT program, I switched majors 3 times (Marine Biology, Psychology, Echo) and took a gap year in between before I stumbled upon this program! I was working at a Sally Beauty Supply store and then ended up getting a job at a plasma center for entry level healthcare experience!

❓What led you to apply for the Invasive CVT program?
🌟 The heart has always fascinated me. At first, I was leaning toward the Echo program, thinking that was what I wanted to do. We were introduced to the Invasive CVT during one of our EKG classes and when I didn’t get into the Echo program, I knew it was because I was supposed to be in the Invasive program!

❓Where are you currently doing clinical?
🌟 Currently I am at Froedtert Menomonee Falls for my final clinical rotation! I’m having so much fun and learning A LOT!

❓What do you enjoy most about working in the Cath Lab?
🌟 I enjoy seeing the teamwork aspect when working in the cath lab. Everybody has a role and all those individual roles come together to create the team! I also enjoy all the exposure I’ve been getting from the other roles a CVT performs in the cath lab, such as panning and monitoring 🙂

❓What has been the biggest surprise that you've encountered during your clinical rotations?
🌟The biggest surprise I’ve encountered during my clinical rotations would either be putting everything we’ve learned in class together or how similar yet different each cath lab can be. During my fall clinicals, I was able to put all the skills we’ve learned together by scrubbing in for the first time, but it took a lot longer for me to get the hang of it than I thought. I do however love seeing how cath labs differ and how I’ve been able to take something I’ve learned from all three of my sites with me.

❓What's your favorite kind of procedure to be involved in?
🌟 I love being apart of PCIs! Depending on the situation you’re dealing with, the procedure can take an hour or 3+ hours! You get to bounce off solution with the physician and it showcases that teamwork aspect I love. I love seeing the end result, knowing that I helped save someone’s life.

❓What kinds of things do you like to do during your spare time?
🌟 During my spare time, I love to read! Currently I am reading “Better Than The Movies” by Lynn Painter. My favorite book currently is “Iron Flame” by Rebecca Yarros. When I’m not reading, I’m hanging out with my friends or family, usually trying new things or going to a concert haha.

❓What are you most looking forward to after graduation?
🌟I’m looking forward to jumping into a new career and getting to focus solely on my growth in the CVT role. It feels like I’m entering a new chapter in my life and I can’t wait to see what’s in store.

🚨 NO CLASSES (or clinical) TOMORROW! 🚨

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🚨 WEATHER UPDATE 🚨

Our campuses are closed Tuesday, January 21 due to weather. Online, online-virtual, blended and hybrid classes continue. No other classes will be held and no services will be available due to weather. Stay safe, Stormers!

Students had fun today learning the intricacies of snaring foreign objects!