Gladys Quinn
Summary
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) with experience performing adult echocardiography in hospital, outpatient, and critical care settings. Skilled in comprehensive transthoracic imaging, Doppler analysis, accurate cardiac measurements, and adherence to ASE protocols. Strong collaborator with cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality diagnostic studies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Penn State Health
Cardiac Sonographer
Reading, PA
04.2025 - Current
Hospital & Outpatient Settings
- Perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms in both inpatient and outpatient environments
- Average 8–10 patients per day in a fast-paced hospital and clinic setting
- Conduct complete and limited studies in accordance with ASE guidelines
- Perform bedside echocardiograms in ICU, ER, and post-operative units
- Performs dobutamine stress echocardiograms following established protocols
- Perform contrast and bubble studies
- Occasionally perform pediatric echocardiograms following established protocols
- Identify and document valvular disease, cardiomyopathies, and structural abnormalities
- Perform Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEEs)
- Collaborate with cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams to ensure diagnostic accuracy and patient safety
Cardiac Sonographer – Clinical Externship
NYP Westchester Lawrence Hospital
Bronxville, NY
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Performed adult transthoracic echocardiograms utilizing 2D, M-Mode, Color Doppler, PW/CW, and Tissue Doppler
- Executed full echocardiography protocols, bubble studies, and ICU bedside examinations
- Observed Watchman procedures and pediatric echocardiograms
- Assisted with TEEs in Electrophysiology (EP) and Cardiac Catheterization Lab settings
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography
Eastwick College
Ramsey, NJ01.2025
Skills
- 2D, M-Mode, Color, PW/CW Doppler, Tissue Doppler
- Valvular disease, cardiomyopathies, congenital and structural abnormalities
Evaluate technical aspects of echocardiographic studies and prepare preliminary findings to the cardiologist
- Philips and Siemens ultrasound systems
- ASE protocols, patient safety, infection control
- Accurate cardiac measurements and calculations including chamber quantification, ventricular function, and hemodynamics per ASE guidelines
Certification
- RDCS-AE – Adult Echocardiography (ARDMS)
- AHA BLS – Healthcare Provider
- HIPAA Privacy Training
Timeline
Penn State Health
Cardiac Sonographer
04.2025 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer – Clinical Externship
NYP Westchester Lawrence Hospital
07.2024 - 01.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography
Eastwick College