Blerona Strikcani, RCS
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with experience in patient access and echocardiography. Proven ability to collaborate with clinical staff to enhance patient flow and satisfaction, while effectively managing high-volume registrations and inquiries.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Cardiovascular Associates Of Staten Island
Staten Island, New York
06.2026 - Current
- Performed echocardiograms to assess cardiac function and structure.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop patient care plans based on imaging results.
- Maintained and calibrated ultrasound equipment for optimal performance.
- Educated patients on procedures and answered their inquiries effectively.
- Documented patient histories and exam findings in electronic health records.
- Assisted in training new staff on ultrasound techniques and protocols.
- Communicated with medical team to ensure seamless patient care coordination.
- Analyzed ultrasound images to provide accurate assessments to physicians.
- Maintained high quality standards of care by adhering to all safety regulations and guidelines set forth by the American Society of Echocardiography.
- Utilized Doppler technology to measure blood flow throughout the heart muscle and its associated vessels.
Patient Access Representative
Northwell Health
Staten Island, New York
08.2022 - Current
- Managed patient registration and verification processes efficiently.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients and families in high-volume settings.
- Completed training sessions on healthcare policies and registration software to enhance service delivery.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and addressed patient inquiries to improve overall patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to ensure smooth patient flow and experience.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems consistently.
- Applied HIPAA privacy and security regulations while handling patient information.
- Registered patients by completing face-to-face interviews to obtain demographic, insurance, and medical information.
- Obtained necessary signatures for privacy laws and consent for treatment.
- Compiled necessary registration paperwork and applied identification bands to patients for accurate tracking.
- Streamlined patient registration by efficiently collecting and organizing all necessary documentation.
Intern
Manhattan Cardiology
New York, New York
10.2025 - 04.2026
- Performed echocardiograms to assess cardiac structure and function.
- Operated ultrasound equipment to capture diagnostic-quality images that support accurate patient assessments.
- Collaborated with physicians to interpret echocardiogram results accurately.
- Developed protocols for various types of echo exams based on patients' age, condition or diagnosis.
- Assisted physicians in performing diverse echocardiographic techniques, enhancing diagnostic capabilities and patient care.
- Maintained high quality images of cardiac anatomy by adjusting instrument settings.
- Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA regulations while maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
- Compared heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to evaluate conditions and identify abnormalities, contributing to informed clinical decisions.
Intern
Cardiovascular And Vein Center Of Ny
Staten Island, New York
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Conducted echocardiograms to evaluate cardiac structure and function, ensuring accurate diagnosis.
- Utilized ultrasound equipment to obtain high-quality diagnostic images, enhancing assessment accuracy.
- Created standardized protocols for echo exams tailored to patients' age and condition, improving exam consistency.
- Maintained detailed records of all exams performed according to established standards.
- Reviewed diagnostic images for accuracy and completeness prior to physician review.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used during procedures.
Education
CCI Certificate - Cardiovascular Tech
Aims Education
Piscataway, NJ05-2026
High School Diploma -
New Dorp High School
Staten Island 06-2021
Skills
- Customer service
- Patient communication
- Medical documentation
- Data entry
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism and ethics
- EKG interpretation
- Echocardiogram techniques
- Interpreting echocardiograms
- Cardiac anatomy mastery
- Cardiovascular imaging
- Doppler ultrasound interpretation
- Ultrasound equipment operation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Albanian
Full Professional
Certification
- Cardiovascular Technologist- CCI certified
- Registry number: C00143933
Timeline
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Cardiovascular Associates Of Staten Island
06.2026 - Current
Intern
Manhattan Cardiology
10.2025 - 04.2026
Intern
Cardiovascular And Vein Center Of Ny
07.2024 - 09.2024
Patient Access Representative
Northwell Health
08.2022 - Current
CCI Certificate - Cardiovascular Tech
Aims Education
High School Diploma -
New Dorp High School