Andrea Bialas
East Longmeadow,MA
Summary
Seasoned cardiac sonographer with a proven track record at institutions like Baystate Medical Center, enhancing patient care through educational support and efficient report delivery. Excelled in pediatric and adult echocardiography, demonstrating adaptability to new technologies and a collaborative spirit.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult/adult congenital cardiac sonographer
Baystate Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
- Expedited report turnaround time by promptly analyzing scan results and providing detailed reports to referring physicians.
- Educated patients on procedure processes, alleviating anxiety and promoting a more relaxed experience during examinations.
Adult Cardiac Sonographer
Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided outstanding patient care by addressing questions or concerns regarding ultrasound procedures before exams took place.
- Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart imaging
Pediatric cardiac sonographer
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Educated patients on procedure processes, alleviating anxiety and promoting a more relaxed experience during examinations.
- Communicated daily with staff members to identify patients requiring ultrasound evaluation.
Adult cardiac sonographer
Virtua Health Systems
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Adult cardiac Sonographer
Crozer - Chester Medical Center
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Educated patients on procedure processes, alleviating anxiety and promoting a more relaxed experience during examinations.
- Communicated daily with staff members to identify patients requiring ultrasound evaluation.
Adult cardiac Sonographer
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
02.2017 - 12.2021
- Frequently completed transesophageal and stress echocardiograms
- Performed a high volume of outpatient, inpatient and urgent echocardiograms on the adult population
- Regularly trained echocardiography interns
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Boston Children's Hospital
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Routinely performed high quality transthoracic studies on patients with complex congenital cardiac pathologies
- Prepared patients for the echo procedure and thoroughly explained the procedure to patients and their families
- Promptly communicated urgent pathology findings with the cardiologist
Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist
Newton Wellesley Hospital
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Performed echocardiograms on adult and pediatric patients using saline and contrast as needed
- Completed preliminary reports in Epic Systems software
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
Education
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer -adult and pediatric (RDCS) (AE) (PE) -
10.2016
Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Echocardiography
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Boston, MA09.2016
Sonography Principles and Instrumentation -
08.2015
Skills
- Adaptable to new technology
- Pediatric Echocardiography
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Adult/adult congenital cardiac sonographer
Baystate Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Adult Cardiac Sonographer
Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
Pediatric cardiac sonographer
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
08.2023 - 02.2024
Adult cardiac sonographer
Virtua Health Systems
02.2023 - 08.2023
Adult cardiac Sonographer
Crozer - Chester Medical Center
02.2022 - 01.2023
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Boston Children's Hospital
07.2019 - 05.2021
Adult cardiac Sonographer
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
02.2017 - 12.2021
Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist
Newton Wellesley Hospital
10.2016 - 01.2017
Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Echocardiography
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Sonography Principles and Instrumentation -
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer -adult and pediatric (RDCS) (AE) (PE) -
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