Christopher Tappe
About Christopher Tappe
Christopher Tappe is a Professional Education Manager at AtriCure, Inc. in Mason, Ohio, with over 30 years of experience in the surgical field, specializing in cardiovascular operating room procedures and education.
Work at AtriCure
Christopher Tappe has been serving as the Professional Education Manager at AtriCure, Inc. since 2018. In this role, he provides professional education support, which involves extensive travel and significant interaction with diverse medical teams. His position reflects a commitment to enhancing the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals in the surgical field.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Tappe studied at Iowa Central Community College, where he achieved his Registered Nurse (RN) qualification. He furthered his education at Gonzaga University, focusing on Nursing Education. Additionally, he attended Texas A&M University, completing the Fire Fighting Academy with a focus on Fire Sciences. He also studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he achieved certification as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA). His educational background supports his expertise in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) procedures.
Background
Christopher Tappe has over 30 years of experience in the surgical field, encompassing roles in education and management. Prior to his current position, he worked at St. Peter's Hospital as an Operating Room Clinical Educator from 2005 to 2010. He also held the position of Operating Room Director at North Valley Hospital from 1998 to 2003. His career includes significant experience in Emergency Department operations and various clinical roles.
Previous Positions
Before joining AtriCure, Christopher Tappe worked at American Surgical Professionals as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) from 2014 to 2018. He also served as a Surgical Coordinator/Instructor at Key Access Institute LLC from 2011 to 2014. These roles contributed to his comprehensive background in both clinical and educational capacities within the medical device industry.