Joanne Spindel
Bradenton
Summary
Dedicated Cardiovascular Sonographer well-versed in wide range of related scans, studies and procedures. Organized and dependable team player with deep dedication to ethical and high-quality performance. Career working closely with cardio health team in exceptional care environments.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Cardiovascular Sonographer
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota
03.2014 - 03.2025
- Core responsibilities include applying vascular ultrasound technology to visualize blood vessels and assess blood flow in performing venous, arterial, abdominal, temporal artery, and carotid ultrasounds to accurately diagnose vascular diseases and disorders.
- Operating vascular ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality images and measurements.
- Ensuring proper patient positioning and comfort during the procedure. Explaining procedures to patients and answering their questions.
- Preparing preliminary reports and findings for physicians.
- Communicating abnormal findings to the medical team.
- Maintain ARDMS and CCI certifications
- Help to maintain ICAVL accreditation.
Ower Contract Vascular Ultrasound LLC
Self Employed Web
Sarasota
03.2009 - 03.2014
- Core responsibilities include applying vascular ultrasound technology to visualize blood vessels and assess blood flow in performing venous, arterial, abdominal, and carotid ultrasounds to accurately diagnose vascular diseases and disorders.
- Assisted Dr. Shiro and Dr. Sashadri in their vein ablation clinics.
- Operating vascular ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality images and measurements.
- Ensuring proper patient positioning and comfort during the procedure. Explaining procedures to patients and answering their questions.
- Preparing preliminary reports and findings for physicians.
- Communicating abnormal findings to the medical team.
- Maintain ARDMS and CCI certifications.
Vascular Lab Technical Director
Vascular and Surgery Associates
Sarasota
01.1994 - 03.2009
- Core responsibilities include applying vascular ultrasound technology to visualize blood vessels and assess blood flow in performing venous, arterial, abdominal, temporal artery, transcranial, orbital, and carotid ultrasounds to accurately diagnose vascular diseases and disorders.
- Operating vascular ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality images and measurements.
- Ensuring proper patient positioning and comfort during the procedure. Explaining procedures to patients and answering their questions.
- Preparing preliminary reports and findings for physicians.
- Communicating abnormal findings to the medical team.
- Maintain ARDMS certification.
- Responsible for writing and maintaining vascular lab imaging protocols and guidelines.
- Initiated and maintained ICAVL accreditation in carotid, arterial, venous and abdominal imaging.
Cardiovascular Specialist
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota
02.1988 - 01.1994
- Core responsibilities include applying vascular ultrasound technology to visualize blood vessels and assess blood flow in performing venous, arterial, abdominal, and carotid ultrasounds, to accurately diagnose vascular diseases and disorders.
- Performed adult echocardiology.
- Performed echo stress testing.
- Operating cardiovascular ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality images and measurements.
- Ensuring proper patient positioning and comfort during the procedure. Explaining procedures to patients and answering their questions.
- Preparing preliminary reports and findings for physicians.
- Assited with writing vascular lab protocols and guidelines.
- Communicating abnormal findings to the medical team.
- Maintain ARDMS certification.
Cardiovascular Technologist
Bon Secours Hospital
Grosse Pt
06.1979 - 02.1988
- Core responsibilities include applying vascular ultrasound technology to visualize blood vessels and assess blood flow in performing venous, arterial, OPG's and carotid ultrasounds to accurately diagnose vascular diseases and disorders.
- Performed adult echocardiography.
- Performed Stress testing, EKG's and EEG's.
- Operating cardiovascular ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality images and measurements.
- Ensuring proper patient positioning and comfort during the procedure. Explaining procedures to patients and answering their questions.
- Preparing preliminary reports and findings for physicians.
- Communicating abnormal findings to the medical team.
- Maintain ARDMS certification.
Education
Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Technologist Program
Carnegie Institute
Troy, Michigan06-1979
High School Diploma -
Lake Shore High School
St. Clair Shores, Michigan06-1977
Certification
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer 10/1987
Registered Vascular Technologist 10/1990
Registered Phlebology Sonographer 7/2013
Accomplishments
- Member Board of Directors Society for Vascular Ultrasound Aug 2001 - Aug 2004
- Awards Chair, Society for Vascular Ultrasound Aug-2001 - Aug 2004
- Member Board of Directors Vascular Disease Foundation June 2000 - June 2005
- Education Comittee Member, Society for Vascular Ultrasound June 2000 - June 2005
- President of the Florida Suncoast Society for Vascular Ultrasound Jan 1993 - Aug 2004
- Outstanding Member of an Affiliated Chapter, for the Society of Vascular Ultrasound Award June 1999
Fundraising Volunteer work
- Animals for the ER. Worked with Sarasota Memorial Hospital ER and pediatric unit in collecting and donating stuffed animals and toys for sick children.
Fundraising at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- CVD volunteer chair in collecting toys and clothes for Mothers Helping Mothers 12/ 2023
- CVD volunteer chair in collecting personal items for the Senior Friendship Center 12/23
- Participate in Adopt a Family 12/23 and 12/24.
Published Paper
- Risk Factor Analysis Increases Efficacy of Duplex Screening Programs for Carotid Plaque, Journal for Vascular Ultrasound Aug 2000. Presented at the National Society for Vascular Ultrasound Conference July 1999.
Speaker/ Faculty
- American College of Physicians April 2001-April 2016. Participated in workshops on the Signs and Symptoms of Peripheral Vascular Disease, which patients should be screened and how to screen in the office.
Timeline
Senior Cardiovascular Sonographer
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
03.2014 - 03.2025
Ower Contract Vascular Ultrasound LLC
Self Employed Web
03.2009 - 03.2014
Vascular Lab Technical Director
Vascular and Surgery Associates
01.1994 - 03.2009
Cardiovascular Specialist
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
02.1988 - 01.1994
Cardiovascular Technologist
Bon Secours Hospital
06.1979 - 02.1988
Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Technologist Program
Carnegie Institute
High School Diploma -
Lake Shore High School
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