Carolyn Tiffany
El Dorado,CA
Summary
Dedicated Pediatric & Adult Cardiac Sonographer with strong skills in echocardiogram performance and effective communication. Committed to ensuring seamless care coordination and exceptional patient experiences.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Morgue Technician
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Coroner Division
Placerville, California
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation and examination of deceased individuals.
- Collect, document evidence, tissue, blood and urine for toxicology and DNA analysis.
- Operated specialized equipment for forensic analysis.
- Collection of fingerprints.
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Kaiser Permanente Napa Solano
El Dorado
2012 - 02.2025
- Performed echocardiograms to evaluate cardiac anatomy and function Neonatal through Adults.
- Screened patients for congenital heart disease in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Maintained patient records, ensuring accurate data entry into digital systems.
- Facilitated effective communication with families, staff, and hospital departments, ensuring seamless care coordination.
- Ensured equipment maintenance and compliance with safety protocols.
- Scheduled patient appointments for comprehensive cardiac assessments.
- Clarified procedures and addressed patient inquiries, fostering a reassuring environment during examinations.
Cardiac Sonographer
Kaiser Permanante
Walnut Creek, California
05.2000 - 05.2012
- Conducted comprehensive echocardiograms to assess cardiac function and structure.
- Ensured that patient privacy was maintained at all times according HIPAA guidelines.
- Conducted stress echo testing using treadmill protocols.
- Assisted with patient monitoring and obtained high quality images during transesophageal procedures.
- Assessed images for diagnostic quality and identified any artifacts or technical errors.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
Echo Technician
Cardiovascular Consultants
San Ramon
2002 - 2005
- Conducted echocardiograms and Stress echoes to assess heart function.
- Educated patients on procedures and provided comfort during examinations.
- Adhered to safety protocols and infection control measures during procedures.
- Reviewed images from exams for accuracy and completeness prior to physician review.
Transporter/Echo Technician
Mt. Diablo Medical Center
Concord, California
1998 - 2000
- Transported patients to various departments within the medical center.
- Adhered to safety protocols and infection control measures during procedures.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients to evaluate the functioning of their cardiovascular systems.
Education
Associate of Science - CVT & Echocardiography
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05-2000
Some College (No Degree) - Pediatric & Congenital Heart Disease Program
Kaisers Allied School of Health
Oakland, CASome College (No Degree) - Medical Terminology, EMT And OR Tech
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CASkills
- Echocardiogram performance
- Cardiac assessment
- Stress testing
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Stress testing experience
- Pediatric echocardiography
- Transesophageal echocardiogram
- Patient scheduling
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED
Certification
ARDMS AE, PE
Timeline
Morgue Technician
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Coroner Division
02.2025 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer
Kaiser Permanante
05.2000 - 05.2012
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Kaiser Permanente Napa Solano
2012 - 02.2025
Echo Technician
Cardiovascular Consultants
2002 - 2005
Transporter/Echo Technician
Mt. Diablo Medical Center
1998 - 2000
Associate of Science - CVT & Echocardiography
City College of San Francisco
Some College (No Degree) - Pediatric & Congenital Heart Disease Program
Kaisers Allied School of Health
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Terminology, EMT And OR Tech
Los Medanos College