Elizabeth Patterson
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Energetic cardiac sonographer adept in advanced imaging techniques and top notch patient care. Demonstrated success in collaborative team environments with strong emphasis on achieving results. Skilled in echocardiography, time management, and communication. Known for reliability and adaptability to evolving multi site needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cardiac Sonographer
Tenet Health/ Baptist Medical Network
03.2023 - Current
- Echo staffing and scheduling for 18 cardiology clinics (only team member consistently and happily travelling to multiple sites, often on short notice, covering clinics to avoid service interruption
- 6 years efficiently spearheading the HTMG echo rotation (constant communication with HTMG staff, PCP's, cardiologists, and cardiology staff, manually scheduling, entering orders, hauling around 50lbs of equipment to multiple sites daily, loading, unloading, loading, then unloading again)
- 7 years solely responsible for performing monthly echoes performed in Eagle Pass
- Leading 16 plus echo techs on a daily basis to ensure smooth operations, 0 turnovers
- Guide contractors and new sonographers with onboarding, scanning protocols, and workflow expectations
- Support the professional development of fellow sonographers by contributing to in-service training programs, lectures, or workshops on relevant cardiac ultrasound topics.
- Continuously improved technical skills through ongoing education on new technologies and industry best practices in cardiac sonography.
- Primary point of contact for all ultrasound equipment (tracking, troubleshooting, scheduling maintenance and repairs while ensuring uptime across all sites)
- Successfully led system-wide accreditation process involving 27 doctors, 16 Echo Techs, and 11 cardiology clinics, meeting all quality standards and deadlines with out conflict
- Trusted liaison between sonographers, physicians, administration, IT, PACS supports, and a wide range of vendors and med reps
Cardiac Sonographer
Tenet Health
12.2017 - Current
- Perform high quality diagnostic echocardiograms while prioritizing safety, patient care, and workflow efficiency
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to take on new challenges with a solution oriented mind set
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Echocardiography
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TXSkills
- Highly proficient GE E9, E95, Q, IQ, Phillips IE33, CX50
- Skilled with Digisonics, Vidistar, Corestudy
- Capable of performing stress echoes and contrast studies
Timeline
Lead Cardiac Sonographer
Tenet Health/ Baptist Medical Network
03.2023 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer
Tenet Health
12.2017 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Echocardiography
Del Mar College
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