Amanda Alker
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Skilled Registered Cardiac Sonographer who diligently pursues and maintains the highest Echo Lab Standards and ensures diagnostic information is obtained and reported comprehensively for Quality Assurance (QA) in accordance with ICAEL. Consistently furnishes high quality images and Doppler hemodynamic data, making quantitative calculations and pursuing any abnormalities observed during exam even when multiple pathologies present technical obstacles.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Ochsner Children's Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- In-patient and Out-patient routine and emergency echocardiograms
- Acquiring pertinent clinical patient information including cardiac surgical history
- Echocardiographic imaging as indicated under Skills as well as special procedures
- Prepped studies with echo-specific vital signs and alerted reading cardiologist of critical findings
- Coordinating, documenting, and charging for telemed echoes
- Instructs and acts as a resource for echocardiography students
- Supported colleagues by providing backup assistance during high patient volume periods, ensuring timely completion of all exams
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards by properly handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Provided outstanding patient care by addressing questions or concerns regarding ultrasound procedures before exams took place
Home Childcare Provider
Dr. Marianna Sandomirsky
09.2013 - 02.2022
- Worked full-time for a professional with two young children
- Managed the schedules of the children including the planning of engaging activities
- Helped with homework by having regular fixed hours to introduce discipline and fun incentives to finish
Early Childhood Educator
La Petite Academy Inc.
01.2007 - 04.2008
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Coached, supervised, and mentored toddlers to build strong skill sets.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Science
Lousiana State University
New Orleans05.2022
Associate of Science - Biology
Delgado Community College
New Orleans06.2020
Skills
- Special Procedures: Sedated echo, bubble studies, assist with bedside transesophageal echo (TEE) including echo-guided patent ductus arteriosus device placement
- Imaging: 2-D, M-Mode, Digital, Continuous, and pulsed wave Doppler, Color flow Doppler, and Global Longitudinal Strain
- Equipment: Phillips Affinity, Phillips Epiq, Phillips portable machine, and GE portable machine
- BLS Certification, First Aid, and EKG performance, and interpretation
Affiliations
- Two years of echocardiography clinical rotations at Ochsner for Children, Ochsner Westbank, Touro, and University Hospital.
- One and a half years of vascular ultrasound clinical rotations and Touro and Cardiovascular Institute of the South
- 1200+ clinical observation hours in ultrasound as a requirement for acceptance into LSU's Cardiopulmonary Science Program
Accomplishments
- ICAEL: participation in collaborative and cooperative efforts to establish and maintain the accreditation
- ESP Pediatric Echo Conference: to deepen and expand knowledge of congenital heart disease, surgical repairs, and echocardiography's role in treatment
- Member of the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)
Timeline
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Ochsner Children's Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Home Childcare Provider
Dr. Marianna Sandomirsky
09.2013 - 02.2022
Early Childhood Educator
La Petite Academy Inc.
01.2007 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Science
Lousiana State University
Associate of Science - Biology
Delgado Community College