Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Certification
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Amanda Burr

Manchester,NH

Summary

Dynamic Certified Cardiographic Technician with extensive experience at Catholic Medical Center, excelling in advanced EKG interpretation all modalities of stress testing and patient care techniques. Proven ability to enhance diagnostic accuracy and streamline processes, while fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Committed to continuous learning and maintaining high standards of HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Cardiographic Technician

Catholic Medical Center
08.2005 - Current
  • Performs, under the supervision of a physician or advanced practicing practitioner, exercise stress testing, nuclear stress testing and cardiac stress PET's. Explains procedure, prepares patient for test and obtains pertinent history symptoms and risk factors.
  • Conducts electrocardiograms (ECGs) to assess patients' cardiac health and identify abnormalities.
  • Maintained patient records and documentation with attention to detail and compliance standards.
  • Educated patients on procedures, enhancing understanding and reducing anxiety prior to tests.
  • Utilized advanced cardiographic equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and safety
  • Participated in training sessions for new staff, sharing knowledge of best practices in cardiography.
  • Maintained high standards of data privacy by diligently ensuring proper storage and handling of sensitive patient information.
  • Continuously improved technical skills through participation in hands-on training opportunities, seeking feedback from peers and supervisors.
  • Developed strong relationships with referring providers through clear communication of test results and patient progress updates, fostering a collaborative approach to care management.
  • Proactively addressed potential concerns or issues related to patient care by communicating with the appropriate team members and following established procedures.
  • Assisted in the development of departmental policies and procedures, promoting adherence to industry best practices.
  • Educated patients on cardiac testing procedures, reducing anxiety and improving overall experience.

Education

Marketing, Psychology

SNHU
Manchester, NH

Massage Therapy Certificate - Massage Therapy

Seacoast Career School
Manchester, NH

Skills

  • Electrocardiogram operation
  • EKG education and training of all new noninvasive and hospital employees
  • All modern modalities of stress test administration; noninvasive ie; ETT, low level ETT, stress echo, dobutamine stress echo, aortic stenosis dobutamine stress echo
  • All nuclear stress test modalities; Lexiscan MIBI, ETT MIBI, Cardiac PET stress test
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Holter monitor application and diagnostic scanning for cardiologist interpretation
  • Zio monitor application with admin privileges and responsibilities
  • Arrhythmia recognition

Additional Information

Responsible for training new employees in all aspects of noninvasive cardiology; stress testing in all modalities and ensuring EKG competencies throughout the hospital and primary care offices are completed with accuracy. Cross trained in administrative assistant responsibilities, checking patients in, scheduling and billing. Efficiently assisted with the Watchman program to assure all testing was completed and pertinent info relayed to all departments involved.

Certification

CCT - Certified Cardiac Technician

BLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support

Med Tech - Medical Technician

Timeline

Certified Cardiographic Technician

Catholic Medical Center
08.2005 - Current

Marketing, Psychology

SNHU

Massage Therapy Certificate - Massage Therapy

Seacoast Career School

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