Diana Barrera
Seagoville,TX
Summary
Experienced Cardiovascular Technologist with over 14 years in echocardiography and vascular sonography. Committed to excellence in patient care with strong skills in team leadership and clinical procedures. Skilled in EKG interpretation and ultrasound procedures.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Technologist
Texas Health Resources Dallas
02.2025 - Current
- Vascular Lab: Perform upper and lower venous duplex scans, upper and lower arterial duplex scans, segmental pressures / ABI's, carotid duplex exams, venous mappings, bypass grafts, dialysis access evaluation/AVF scans, pseudoaneurysm evaluations.
- Non-Invasive Lab: Execute comprehensive transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiogram including but not limited 2D, m-mode, 3D full volume, strain rate.
- EKG: Conduct EKGs for in patients and outpatients. Process EKS and fax pediatic EKGs.
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Wright Diagnostic Imaging
08.2019 - Current
- Perform all 2-D, M-Mode, doppler, color flow, transesophageal studies and stress echocardiography on both inpatients and outpatients.
- Perform non-invasive peripheral vascular testing to evaluate the hemodynamics of arterial, venous and cerebrovascular circulation by utilizing duplex imaging, spectral waveform analysis, and plethysmography according to the vascular lab procedural policies.
- Provide real time ultrasound guidance for radiofrequency ablation (RFA) procedures, ensuring optimal probe placement and patient safety.
Research Technician II
LabCorp Drug Development
04.2018 - 06.2025
- Phase I Studies: Age/Gender Effect, Bioavailability, Bioequivalence, Dose-finding, Drug-Drug Interaction, First-in-Human, Food Effect, Immunogenicity, Multiple Ascending Dose, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, Single Ascending Dose, Safety and Tolerability, Taste Testing, TQT, Treatment Preference
- Responsible for performing practical/administrative activities of phase 1 clinical trials in clinical pharmacology in line with protocol and regulatory requirements.
- Full knowledge and understanding and process of the serious adverse event reporting (SAE).
- Basic understanding of the drug accountability process.
- QC source documents and case report forms.
Cardiopulmonary Technician II
Wright-Patterson AFB School of Aerospace Medicine
12.2009 - 06.2016
- Perform and supervise cardiopulmonary functions such as electrocardiograms, interpreting arrhythmias, exercise stress testing, and ambulatory electrocardiographic monitoring. Assesses heart structures and flows via 2-D and m-mode echocardiography, Doppler, and contrast colors as well as 3D full volume ejection fraction, assess valves properly and strain rate. Assists physician with stress echocardiography, including ergonomic bike, treadmill and thallium studies.
- Operate and maintain specialized equipment to evaluate respiratory or pulmonary functions and respiratory physiology. Performs spirometry, flow volume loops, lung volumes, diffusion capacities, and closing volumes. Draws and analyses arterial blood gas samples. Maintains quality control of arterial blood gas machines and CO oximeters.
- ECG Editing and Transcribing confirmed ECG reports into Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) archiving to ECG Library data base.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX12-2027
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Sinclair Community College
01.2017
Skills
- Bilingual
- Communication
- Exceptional attention to Detail
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Accountability and Adaptability
- Improving Efficiency
- Customer Service
- Excellent organizational skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Access
Certification
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer
- Registered Vascular Specialist
- ACLS and BLS Certification 2025
- CITI Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
PUBLICATIONS
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLE PUBLICATIONS - Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 1986 to March 2015
D. Barrera, D. Bryant, E.H. Mullah, M. Wade, V.A. Wong, B.A. Wright, R.S. Mayes, D. Burch, and D.E. Bebout: Aeromedical Research, USAF, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; VALIDITY TESTING OF AIRCREW MOUNTED PHYSIOLOGIC SENSOR SUITE WITH A FLOW/VOLUME SIMULATOR. Department of Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance; March 2015, Vol. 86, #3; pg. 263 [330]
M. Wade, E.H. Mulagha, M.L. Cowgill, D. Bryant, V.A. Wong, J. Ordway, B.A. Wright, M. Wade, R.S. Mayes, D. Barrera, D.E. Bebout: Aeromedical Research, USAFSAM, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; EFFECTS OF FULLY PRESSURIZED HIGH-PERFORMANCE AIRCREW FLIGHT EQUIPMENT ON GAS EXCHANGE DURING SUBMAXIMAL CYCLE ERGOMETRY. Department of Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance; March 2015, Vol. 86, #3; pg. 263 [332]
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLE PUBLICATIONS - Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
1986 to March 2015
E.H. Mulagha, D. Barrera, M.L. Cowgill, D. Bryant, B.A. Wright, R.S. Mayes, D.E. Bebout: Departmentof Aeromedical Research, USAFSAM, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; EFFECTS OF FULLY PRESSURIZED ADVANCED FIGHTER AIRCREW FLIGHT EQUIPMENT ON PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTING. Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance; March 2015, Vol. 86, #3; pg. 264 [333]
D.E. Bebout, M. Wade, V.A. Wong, D. Burch, M.L. Cowgill, D. Bryant, D. Barrera, J. Ordway, E.H. Mulagha,B.A. Wright, R.S. Mayes.; Department of Aeromedical Research, USAFSAM, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; EFFECTS OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE FIGHTER AIRCREW FLIGHT EQUIPMENT ON WORK OF BREATHING AND PULMONARY GAS EXCHANGE DURING SUBMAXIMAL CYCLE ERGOMETRY. Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance; March 2015, Vol. 86, #3; pg. 264 [334]
Timeline
Cardiovascular Technologist
Texas Health Resources Dallas
02.2025 - Current
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Wright Diagnostic Imaging
08.2019 - Current
Research Technician II
LabCorp Drug Development
04.2018 - 06.2025
Cardiopulmonary Technician II
Wright-Patterson AFB School of Aerospace Medicine
12.2009 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Chemistry
Sinclair Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
The University of Texas At Dallas