Emancia Forbes
Miami
Summary
Dynamic Associate Director with a proven track record at ChenMed, excelling in strategic leadership and project management. Spearheaded the rollout of echocardiography services nationwide, enhancing operational efficiency and training programs. Coauthored research papers, demonstrating analytical thinking and a commitment to advancing imaging quality and patient care.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director, Imaging
ChenMed
07.2013 - Current
- Manage 53 echocardiographers nationwide and interface with 22 full time cardiologists across the enterprise- Provide direction and troubleshoot issues as needed
- Center of Expertise in echocardiography
- Rolled out services in echocardiography to over 100 locations across the United States
- Ensure echocardiograms are performed as recommended by the ASE-create standardized protocols for scanning and reporting.
- Training of new sonographers and cardiologists
- Develop a metric to objectively evaluate image quality
- Create a program for ongoing assessment of the core knowledge base of echocardiographers
- As research coordinator submitted and approved by the WIRB for ongoing research related to echocardiography
- Coauthored 3 papers related to the research.
- Created and continue to facilitate ongoing internship with an ultrasound school.
- Ongoing instruction of sonographers of imaging of more complex pathologies and provide materials for topics during lunch and learn sessions
- Operationalized the use of left heart contrast in the clinic
- Manually create measurements on ultrasound systems for accurate indexed measurements when not available on systems
- Hub for all equipment being added into the organization and configured so incorporation is seamless and settings are consistent. SME for all equipment so issues can be expeditiously resolved with minimal if any impact on patient care.
- Update reporting verbiage and templates to incorporate advances in echocardiography to ensure consistency in reporting in echocardiography
- Streamline processes to maximize efficiency and reduce errors.
- Through creative thinking created an effective process to manage STATS across the organization outside of the usual echo lab environment.
Manager, Department of Echocardiography
University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital
07.2002 - 07.2013
- Managed and motivated through positive reinforcement and servant leadership to be productive and perform at the highest level.
- Moved the lab from analog to digital and moved reporting from transcription to direct connections through HL7 and created reporting templates
- Formulated a system of checks and balances for report tracking
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- resource for advanced imaging and difficult pathologies
- Taught cardiology fellows and ultrasound students
- Worked with vendors to help enhance imaging platforms and was beta testing site for 3Dand strain imaging
- Performed TAVR procedures
- Controlled costs to keep business
- Prepared lab for visits from regulatory agencies
Staff Sonographer
University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital
01.1994 - 07.2002
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives, contributing to the improvement of imaging services within the facility.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to established infection control policies and radiation safety guidelines.
- Performed accurate, detailed exams always understanding that an echocardiogram was meant to tell a story.
- Performed stress echocardiograms, pacer optimization studies, 3 D imaging, contrast imaging, strain imaging, TAVR procedures
- Worked closely and in collaboration with cardiologists to ensure findings are accurate thereby providing a path forward for treatment.
- Taught cardiology fellows and ultrasound students.
Education
Master of Arts -
Barry University
Miami, FLBachelor of Science - Biology
Barry University
Miami, FLBachelor of Science - Allied Health- Major Ultrasound
Barry University
Miami, FLSkills
- Project management
- Strategic leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
Associate Director, Imaging
ChenMed
07.2013 - Current
Manager, Department of Echocardiography
University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital
07.2002 - 07.2013
Staff Sonographer
University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital
01.1994 - 07.2002
Master of Arts -
Barry University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Barry University
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health- Major Ultrasound
Barry University
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