Ajla Pekmez
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dynamic Cardiac Sonographer with proven expertise at Mercy South Hospital in delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging and patient care. Skilled in echocardiography and equipped with strong communication abilities, I excel in producing detailed reports and ensuring compliance with HIPAA, enhancing patient trust and satisfaction. Committed to continuous improvement and technical excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Sonographer
Mercy South Hospital
St Louis, MO
11.2021 - Current
- Ensured accuracy in measurements taken during sonographic scans.
- Reviewed physicians' orders prior to beginning procedure.
- Assessed images for diagnostic quality and identified any artifacts or technical errors.
- Produced detailed written reports of examination findings with complete documentation of all relevant clinical information.
- Explained procedures to patients, answered questions, and provided reassurance during exams.
- Ensured that patient privacy was maintained at all times according HIPAA guidelines.
- Operated high-tech ultrasound equipment safely and efficiently while ensuring proper sterilization techniques were followed.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cardiac Sonography
St. Louis Community College
St Louis, MO12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
Missouri Baptist University
St. Louis, MOSkills
- Echocardiography
- Ultrasound operation
- Diagnostic imaging
- Report writing ( Merge / Epic)
- Compliance with HIPAA
- Technical troubleshooting
- Quality assurance
- Equipment maintenance
- Image analysis
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Medical terminology
- 3D echocardiography
- Problem-solving capacity
- Transesophageal echocardiogram
- Communication
- Cardiac catheterization assistance
- Certified Cardiographic technician
- Pharmacological stress testing
- IV insertion
- Stress testing
- CPR certification
- Bilingual communication
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa
- National Honor Society
- Scholarship Awards
Certification
- ARDMS - Cardiac Sonographer
- EKG certification
- CPR certified
- IV, TEE, Stress test, and Cath lab procedures certified
Languages
Bosnian
Native/ Bilingual
German
Limited
References
- Andrea Sawyer ( Manager ) : (573)-747-7772
- Taylor Gray ( Co-worker) : (573)- 330- 0264
- Justin Honerkamp ( Co-worker) : (573) -330-4778
- Jennie Lupo ( Co- worker) : (314)- 620- 3344
- Sarah Frampton ( Co- worker ) : ( 573)- 465-4170
Timeline
Cardiac Sonographer
Mercy South Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Cardiac Sonography
St. Louis Community College
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
Missouri Baptist University
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