BROOKE BISHOP
Summary
Experienced Registered Cardiac Sonographer skilled in TTE, TEE, and stress echocardiography, with expertise in OR and cardiac catheterization lab support. Demonstrates high-quality image acquisition, accurate preliminary reporting, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration. Currently serves as Cardiovascular Sonography Program Director, enhancing clinical mentorship and maintaining a patient-centered approach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CVS Program Director
Smith Chason College
San Marcos, California
02.2026 - Current
- Provide academic and administrative leadership for the Cardiovascular Sonography program, ensuring compliance with institutional standards and industry expectations.
- Oversee curriculum delivery, clinical competencies, and student progression in CVS program, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Supports and mentor's students to develop clinical skills, professional conduct, and readiness for entry-level sonography practice, enhancing their employability.
- Collaborates with faculty, clinical affiliates, and leadership to maintain high-quality educational and clinical training experiences, fostering program reputation.
- Assist with evaluation of student performance, clinical site coordination, and program outcomes.
- Apply extensive real‑world echocardiography knowledge to bridge classroom instruction with clinical practice standards.
Cardiac Sonographer- Full time
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
La Jolla, CA
06.2024 - 02.2026
- Performed comprehensive adult transthoracic echocardiograms in accordance with VA and ASE protocols.
- Evaluated cardiac chambers, valves, great vessels, pericardium, and ventricular function with accurate quantitative measurements.
- Documented abnormal sonographic findings to facilitate timely physician diagnosis and enhance patient care.
- Compiled detailed preliminary reports summarizing exam findings and relevant clinical information for physician review.
- Verified physician orders before studies to ensure adherence to appropriate exam protocols.
- Operated advanced ultrasound equipment while maintaining strict infection‑control and sterilization standards.
- Ensured full compliance with HIPAA regulations and patient privacy requirements.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment.
Cardiac Sonographer- Full time
Scripps Memorial Hospital
La Jolla, CA
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Conducted comprehensive transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiograms using GE Vivid S70, GE E95, and Philips EPIQ 9 systems.
- Provided intra-procedural echocardiographic support in operating room and cardiac catheterization lab, enhancing collaboration with cardiologists and surgical teams for improved patient outcomes.
- Performed contrast echocardiography including Definity and agitated saline studies to assess shunts and valvular disease.
- Analyzed complex sonographic findings, correlating imaging with patient medical history for effective result communication.
- Prepared detailed preliminary echocardiographic reports using Philips IntelliSpace Cardiovascular, expediting physician interpretation and enhancing patient care.
- Utilized the Epic electronic health record system for exam documentation and billing/charge capture, ensuring compliance with hospital coding, billing, and regulatory standards.
- Maintained compliance with ICAL accreditation standards and ASE guidelines to ensure quality assurance within echocardiography laboratory.
- Participated in structural heart and cardiovascular research studies, contributing advanced diagnostic imaging support to facilitate investigational case evaluations.
Cardiac Sonographer- Full time
Kafri Heart and Vascular Clinic
San Diego, CA
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Administer and monitor scans (such as two-dimensional echocardiograms utilizing saline and pharmacological contrast, conventional M-mode, Doppler, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional echocardiographic scans)
- Performed diagnostic testing, including stress echo, Holter monitoring, and EKG, facilitating timely and precise assessments
- Use independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
- Positioned patients for scans, set up and adjusted equipment to ensure accurate imaging
Cardiac Sonographer- Per Diem
Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego, CA
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Performed Adult, M-Mode, Color Doppler, Doppler Tissue Imaging, PW, CW, and Transthoracic echo exams
- Supported cardiologists during Transesophageal echocardiograms, enhancing procedural efficiency
- Performed treadmill exercise Transthoracic echo stress test under the supervision of the cardiologist
- Compiled detailed preliminary echo reports for cardiologist review, facilitating timely diagnosis
- Maintained echo lab supplies, ensuring readiness and compliance with hygiene standards
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography
West Coast Ultrasound Institute School of Imaging and Nursing
Ontario, CASkills
- Patient assessment
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- diagnostic imaging (TTE, TEE, Stress echo)
- Structural Heart Imaging
- OR & Cardiac Catheterization Lab Imaging Support
- Contrast Echocardiography (Definity, Agitated Saline)
- Quantitative Cardiac Measurements
- Cardiac Anatomy, Physiology & Hemodynamics
- Advanced Image Optimization (3D, Strain)
- Preliminary Interpretation & Reporting
Certifications And Registries
- CPR/BLS (AHA)
- HIPAA
- EKG/Telemetry certified
- Proficiency in operating the following ultrasound equipment: Acuson, ATL, Siemens- Sequoia, GE Vivid 7 and Vivid 9, and Phillips
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
- ASE (American Society of Echocardiography) member
Timeline
CVS Program Director
Smith Chason College
02.2026 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer- Full time
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
06.2024 - 02.2026
Cardiac Sonographer- Full time
Scripps Memorial Hospital
09.2022 - 06.2024
Cardiac Sonographer- Per Diem
Sharp Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - 06.2021
Cardiac Sonographer- Full time
Kafri Heart and Vascular Clinic
01.2020 - 09.2022
Bachelor’s of Science - Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography
West Coast Ultrasound Institute School of Imaging and Nursing