Amalia Harmon
Danville,NH
Summary
Multi-talented Technical Director of Cardiac Sonography ready to apply 16 years of experience in a new position with room for growth and advancements. Skilled at evaluating and maintaining equipment, resolving issues and implementing plans that solve problems and account for team abilities and limitations. I have obtained IAC/ICAEL accreditation for mu current lab from 2009 - 2024. I enjoy being a cardiac sonographer and offer a high quality exam as well as patient care.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Director / cardiac sonographer
Pentucket Medical/ Mass General Brigham Community Physicians
Haverhill, MA
04.2007 - Current
- Conduct and maintain laboratory Quality Assurance reports and IAC Accreditation
- Perform echocardiograms and stress-echocardiograms
- Oversees echo schedule for volume and availability.
- Liaised with clientele to ascertain project requirements and communicated with appropriate personnel to handle project planning and scheduling.
- Monitored ultrasonic patterns on soundwave display screen and captured high-quality readings.
- Ensured accuracy in measurements taken during sonographic scans.
- Maintained a clean work environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Identified any abnormal findings from sonography studies.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.
- Supervised crew members in the setup, operation and maintenance of all technical systems.
Cardiac Sonographer
Merrimack Valley Hospital
Haverhill, MA
09.2002 - 01.2008
- Performs echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, Dobutamine stress echocardiograms and transesophageal echocardiograms
- Produced detailed written reports of examination findings with complete documentation of all relevant clinical information.
- Calibrated ultrasound machines regularly in order to ensure accurate results were obtained.
- Conducted stress echo testing using treadmill protocols.
- Collaborated with other medical staff including radiologists, cardiologists, nurses and technologists in order to provide comprehensive care to patients.
- Trained new technicians on department protocols and equipment usage.
Cardiac Sonographer
Winchester Hospital
Winchester, MA
11.1999 - 09.2002
- Performs echocardiograms and transesophageal echocardiograms.
- Identified abnormal rhythms on EKGs and other cardiac monitoring devices; reported findings to physicians immediately.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving cardiac arrest or life-threatening arrhythmias.
- Performed vascular ultrasound studies such as carotid duplex scans, abdominal aortic aneurysms, venous doppler studies, and arterial doppler studies.
- Operated a variety of sophisticated medical equipment including EKG machines, telemetry monitors, external pacemakers, defibrillators, and ventilators.
- Instructed nursing staff on proper use of medical equipment related to cardiology services.
- Assisted with transesophageal echocardiograms by preparing the patient for the procedure, positioning the patient correctly for imaging purposes, maintaining sterile technique throughout the procedure, and identifying any abnormalities in images obtained from the procedure.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
Cardiac Sonographer/ Clinical Instructor
Saints Memorial Medical Center
Lowell, MA
01.1988 - 11.1999
- Perform Echocardiograms and Transesophageal echocardiograms, stress testing, stress echocardiograms
- Supervisory duties (prepare payroll and schedule staff)
- Coordinate clinical instruction for students assigned to SMMC cardiology department
- Provide cardiology in-services to hospital clinical staff as needed.
Cardiac Technician II
01.1990 - 06.1993
- EKG's, stress testing, holter monitor application and interpretation
- Medical secretary duties included.
Cardiac Technician
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Perform ekg's and holter monitor application.
Education
New England Medical Center
06.1993
Medical Coding -
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA05-1992
Echocardiography -
Middlesex Community College
05-1989
High School Diploma -
Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Graduate
Billerica, MA06-1988
Echocardiography -
Boston, MA
Medical Coding Program -
Echocardiography
Skills
- Implementation oversight
- Schedule Coordination
- Machine Learning
- Client Relationship Management
- Technical leadership
- Information Security
- Skilled in [Hardware]
- Stress Echo Testing
- Contrast echocardiography
- Healthcare Regulations Compliance
- Vascular sonography
- Certified in CPR/AED
- HIPAA
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
Certification
MA Certified
- EKG Technician
- ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
- Medical Assistant
- Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Technical Director / cardiac sonographer
Pentucket Medical/ Mass General Brigham Community Physicians
04.2007 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer
Merrimack Valley Hospital
09.2002 - 01.2008
Cardiac Sonographer
Winchester Hospital
11.1999 - 09.2002
Cardiac Technician II
01.1990 - 06.1993
Cardiac Sonographer/ Clinical Instructor
Saints Memorial Medical Center
01.1988 - 11.1999
Cardiac Technician
01.1988 - 01.1990
New England Medical Center
Medical Coding -
Northern Essex Community College
Echocardiography -
Middlesex Community College
High School Diploma -
Shawsheen Valley Technical High School Graduate
Echocardiography -
Boston, MA
Medical Coding Program -
Echocardiography
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