Hadley Santos
Hartford,CT
Summary
Dynamic pediatric echocardiography leader with over 10 years of progressive clinical and leadership experience in high-acuity hospital settings. Expertise in congenital heart disease imaging, IAC accreditation compliance, quality program development, staff mentorship, and academic instruction. Proven track record of optimizing lab operations and elevating clinical standards while fostering the growth of future pediatric cardiac sonographers. Committed to advancing the field through innovative practices and dedicated mentorship.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager, Echo
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of a high-volume pediatric echocardiography lab performing transthoracic, transesophageal, and fetal echocardiograms.
- Supervise and mentor sonography staff, providing performance evaluations, competency validation, and professional development planning.
- Manage workflow, scheduling optimization and coverage for all outpatient clinics, NICU, PICU, OR and satellite locations.
- Participate in budget planning, capital equipment evaluation and vendor relations.
Lead Pediatric Echocardiographer
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Served as clinical lead for pediatric echocardiography lab.
- Provided technical oversight and real-time guidance to sonographers during complex studies.
- Developed scanning protocols and standardized imaging guidelines.
- Maintained equipment and par levels.
Pediatric Echocardiographer
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
08.2014 - 04.2022
- Performed advanced imaging for neonates, infants, children and adult congenital patients with complex congenital heart disease.
- Assisted pediatric cardiologists with intraoperative and bedside imaging.
- Precepted new sonographers and students.
- Collaborated with pediatric cardiologists to obtain precise measurements and prepare structured reports to support diagnostic interpretation.
Adult Echocardiographer
Saint Francis Hospital
10.2013 - 12.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA05-2012
Bachelor of Science - School of Adult Cardiac Ultrasound
Hoffman Heart And Vascular Institute
Hartford, CT09-2013
Bachelor of Science - School of Pediatric Cardiac Ultrasound
Hoffman Heart And Vascular Institute
Hartford, CT04-2014
Certification
- Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association
Timeline
Assistant Manager, Echo
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Lead Pediatric Echocardiographer
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
04.2022 - 04.2023
Pediatric Echocardiographer
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
08.2014 - 04.2022
Adult Echocardiographer
Saint Francis Hospital
10.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Westfield State University
Bachelor of Science - School of Adult Cardiac Ultrasound
Hoffman Heart And Vascular Institute
Bachelor of Science - School of Pediatric Cardiac Ultrasound
Hoffman Heart And Vascular Institute