Amanda Dale
Cleveland,GA
Summary
Dynamic Echocardiographer with extensive experience at Gainesville Heart and Vascular Group, skilled in 3D echocardiography and ultrasound equipment operation. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and problem-solving abilities, I excel in optimizing imaging quality and training new staff, ensuring high standards of patient care and lab accreditation.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Echocardiographer
Gainesville Heart and Vascular Group
Gainesville, Ga
04.2014 - Current
- Maintain clean, safe and orderly procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and film storage areas.
- Set up and adjust imaging equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams.
- Perform routine and complex studies and assisted in variety of imaging procedures.
- Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
- Maintain ICAEL accreditation for the echo lab.
- Participate in evaluating candidates during interviews.
- Provide training to new staff and echo students.
- Enter new employee data into Athena system.
- Manage employee time and attendance records.
- Manage office supply inventory.
- Assess equipment condition and facilitate acquisition of necessary replacements.
Cardiology Liaison
Northeast Ga Medical Center
Gainesville, GA
03.2009 - 05.2010
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between Stribling Heart Center and scheduling department.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism at all times, representing the organization with integrity in both internal and external interactions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by swiftly addressing concerns and providing solutions to various issues.
- Collaborated closely with department heads to identify opportunities for process improvement initiatives.
- Acted as the liaison between upper management and staff members, promoting positive working relationships built on trust.
Transcriptionist and Scheduler
Northeast Ga Medical Center
Gainesville, GA
01.2005 - 05.2007
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive information, ensuring client trust and privacy.
- Adapted quickly to new technology platforms and software programs introduced within the workplace, enhancing overall efficiency levels.
- Followed specific guidelines and style rules to meet clients' requirements and maintain consistency.
- Enhanced transcription accuracy by diligently proofreading and editing final documents.
Certified Cardiographic Technician
Northeast Ga Medical Center
Gainesville, GA
05.2001 - 05.2005
- Streamlined the diagnostic process by delivering detailed EKG reports to physicians in a timely manner.
- Contributed to efficient clinical operations by maintaining EKG equipment and supplies.
- Performed other essential duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability within a fast-paced environment.
- Participated in executing stress tests for Stribling.
EKG Technician
Northeast Ga Medical Center
Gainesville, GA
06.1998 - 05.2001
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing EKG testing and analyzing results.
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of data between departments by uploading completed EKG reports into electronic medical records systems accurately.
Education
Associates In Applied Science - Echocardiography
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA04.2014
Skills
- 3D echocardiography
- Ultrasound equipment operation
- Intracardiac echocardiography
- Image optimization
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient scheduling
- Time management abilities
Timeline
Echocardiographer
Gainesville Heart and Vascular Group
04.2014 - Current
Cardiology Liaison
Northeast Ga Medical Center
03.2009 - 05.2010
Transcriptionist and Scheduler
Northeast Ga Medical Center
01.2005 - 05.2007
Certified Cardiographic Technician
Northeast Ga Medical Center
05.2001 - 05.2005
EKG Technician
Northeast Ga Medical Center
06.1998 - 05.2001
Associates In Applied Science - Echocardiography
Gwinnett Technical College