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Chantel Shoff
Moreno Valley,CA
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Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled cardiac sonographer graduating Summa Cum Laude from Loma Linda University with 1,800 clinical hours in adult and pediatric echocardiography. Experienced performing comprehensive transthoracic echocardiograms, contrast-enhanced studies, and agitated saline (bubble) studies in outpatient, inpatient, critical care, and pediatric environments. Brings more than 10 years of direct patient care experience through previous ophthalmic clinical practice and research coordination. Recognized for technical excellence, strong clinical judgment, compassionate patient care, and the ability to adapt imaging techniques for patients across the lifespan.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Sonography Student
Loma Linda University Health
09.2024 - 09.2026
- Completed 1,800 clinical hours in adult and pediatric echocardiography across multiple tertiary care and Veterans Affairs medical centers.
- Performed comprehensive adult transthoracic echocardiographic examinations.
- Performed contrast-enhanced echocardiograms and agitated saline (bubble) studies.
- Assessed ventricular function and native/prosthetic valve disease using 2D, color flow, spectral Doppler, and tissue Doppler imaging.
- Utilized Philips EPIQ ultrasound systems.
- Documented examinations using Epic EMR.
- Performed transthoracic echocardiograms on infants, children, and adolescents.
- Assisted in evaluation of congenital and acquired pediatric heart disease.
- Adapted imaging techniques to optimize diagnostic quality for pediatric patients.
- Performed comprehensive adult echocardiographic examinations.
- Evaluated structural heart disease, ventricular function, and valvular pathology.
- Adult Cardiology Laboratory
- Pediatric Cardiology Laboratory
- Loma Linda VA Cardiology Laboratory
Clinical Ophthalmic Technician / Clinical Research Coordinator
Retina Consultants of Southern California
01.2016 - 09.2024
- Provide comprehensive ophthalmic patient care in a high-volume retina specialty practice.
- Coordinate clinical research studies while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Perform OCT, fluorescein angiography, fundus photography, visual fields, manifest refractions, BCVA, and tonometry.
- Assist physicians during office procedures and laser treatments.
- Educate patients and document encounters using EMR.
- Perform phlebotomy and specimen processing.
Ophthalmic / Optometric Technician
Reifschneider Eye Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Performed comprehensive ophthalmic testing.
- Assisted ophthalmologists and optometrists with patient care and minor procedures.
- Managed referrals, insurance authorizations, scheduling, and patient education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cardiac Sonography
Loma Linda University
09-2026
Associate of Science - undefined
Mt. San Jacinto College
Skills
- Adult & Pediatric Echocardiography
- Contrast Studies
- Bubble Studies
- 2D Imaging
- M-Mode
- Color Flow Doppler
- PW/CW Doppler
- Tissue Doppler Imaging
- Hemodynamic Assessment
- Philips EPIQ
- Epic EMR
- Patient care
- Chart documentation
- Medical history documentation
Affiliations
- American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)
- Society of Pediatric Echocardiography (SOPE)
Certification
- ARDMS Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA)
- Ophthalmic Scribing Certification (OSC)
Timeline
Cardiac Sonography Student
Loma Linda University Health
09.2024 - 09.2026
Clinical Ophthalmic Technician / Clinical Research Coordinator
Retina Consultants of Southern California
01.2016 - 09.2024
Ophthalmic / Optometric Technician
Reifschneider Eye Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - undefined
Mt. San Jacinto College
Bachelor of Science - Cardiac Sonography
Loma Linda University