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Billy Diaz

Lubbock,TX

Summary

I have worked at Covenant Medical Center for the past 28 years in various capacities. I have been in the Echo department for the past 16 years. During the past 16 years I have performed cardiac echos and assisted Physicians with multiple cardiac procedures in the ER, Cath Lab and ICU's.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Echocardiography Technician

Covenant Medical Center
Lubbock, TX
04.2006 - Current
  • Set up and adjusted imaging equipment and manually maneuvered transducers to perform exams.
  • Recognized significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
  • Verified that activities complied with regulatory agency standards.
  • Performed routine and complex studies and assisted in variety of imaging procedures.
  • Assist Cardiologists with TEE procedures.
  • Assist Cardiologists with insertion of Watchman devices.
  • Verify placement of Impella heart pumps.
  • Perform agitated saline studies using CVA protocol.


Education

Associate of Applied Science - Echocardiography

El Centro College, Dallas, TX
05.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care

South Plains College, Levelland, TX
05.1995

Skills

  • Cardiac Sonography
  • Stress Echocardiography
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Operating Diagnostic Equipment
  • Ultrasound Examination
  • Transesophageal Echocardiography
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Clinical Imaging

Timeline

Echocardiography Technician - Covenant Medical Center
04.2006 - Current
El Centro College - Associate of Applied Science, Echocardiography
South Plains College - Associate of Applied Science, Respiratory Care
Billy Diaz