Sept 2004 offer

This morning, driving Mike to Cal train, I get a phone
call from my boss. I think she's tryin to get me to
work extra this weekend and right away I'm forming
excuses in my mind, when she asks me..... if I'd be
interested in training in the Peds heart cath lab.
Didnt see that one coming!

The cath lab is a place where cardiac diagnostic and
other proceedures take place (angio grams,
angioplasty, Rashkind, stent placement, ect). Some of
these procedures are done to allow a newborn to grow a
bit and maybe get to go home for a few months until
their open heart surgery. Some fix the problem all
together and prevent a baby from having to go through
surgery.

It's temporary..... to fill in for nurses on maternity
leave. But it'll be really great experience!
Something new and different to learn! It'll be an
amazing adition to my resume! And it may mean a better
work schedual (not 100% sure on this one) But I do
know that most heart caths happen during normal
business hours mid week. ie, I may get a break from
the night shift and working weekends for a while!