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Heidi Allshouse

Greeley,Colorado

Summary

Cardiac sonographer with 23 years experience performing a wide range of cardiac studies. Currently seeking a job opportunity where I can utilize my current skill set and further my career.

Specialized background in performing and interpreting cardiac ultrasounds, as well as assisting physicians during TEE and structural heart procedures. Strong technical skills combined with comprehensive knowledge of cardiovascular system, disease processes and medical terminology.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Cardiac Sonographer

Banner Health
Greeley, CO
04.2003 - Current
  • Current role includes scheduling of staff for 3 facilities, involved with coordinating structural heart procedures with staff and physicians
  • Responsible for time card editing and entering staff schedules in KRONOS
  • Involved with the hiring of new staff and orientation
  • Experience working with students from a variety of backgrounds i.e., students coming from an echo program or current staff attending an online echo program and we are responsible for all clinical and didactic education
  • Communicating with staff and doctors to ensure efficiency of echo lab operation
  • Work closely with hospital physicians and staff
  • Ordering supplies and equipment maintenance.

Cardiac Sonographer (Per Diem)

Pediatrix
Denver, CO
07.2023 - Current
  • Currently performing pediatric echocardiograms from ages 0-18 in mobile clinic settings and working alongside pediatric cardiologists.

Cardiac Sonographer (Per Diem)

UC Health
Loveland, CO
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Main duties were performing adult echocardiograms.

Certified Cardiovascular tech and reception

Heart Center of the Rockies
Ft. Collins, CO
06.1999 - 04.2003
  • Started my cardiovascular career at the Heart Center of the Rockies performing data entry then was able to obtain my CCT and performed cardiac stress tests
  • I was later accepted by the cardiology group to learn echocardiography
  • I was enrolled in The Burwin Institute program to coincide with on the job training.

Education

Bachelors in Health and Exercise Science -

Colorado State University
Ft. Collins, CO
05.2002

Associates Degree -

Front Range Community College
Ft. Collins, CO
05.1999

Skills

  • Adult and Pediatric echocardiograms
  • Stress echocardiograms
  • Assisting with structural heart procedures
  • TAVR
  • Watchman
  • Mitral Clip procedures
  • TEE including 3D
  • Pericardial centesis
  • Impella
  • Working closely with CT surgery and anesthesia
  • Working closely with cardiac catheterization lab and ICU staff
  • Vascular ultrasound
  • Scanning
  • IV certification
  • Bubble studies
  • Contrast enhancement (Definity)
  • Problem-solving capabilities
  • Protocol development
  • Medical Charting
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Philips equipment maintenance
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Reliability
  • Decision-Making
  • Attention to Detail
  • Relationship Building
  • Self Motivation

Certification

  • RDCS (registered cardiac sonographer)
  • PE (Pediatric Echocardiography)
  • CCT (Certified Cardiovascular Technician)

Personal Information

Title: CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cardiac Sonographer (Per Diem)

Pediatrix
07.2023 - Current

Cardiac Sonographer (Per Diem)

UC Health
08.2022 - 06.2023

Lead Cardiac Sonographer

Banner Health
04.2003 - Current

Certified Cardiovascular tech and reception

Heart Center of the Rockies
06.1999 - 04.2003

Bachelors in Health and Exercise Science -

Colorado State University

Associates Degree -

Front Range Community College
Heidi Allshouse