Joey Sewchand
Newburg,MD
Summary
Dynamic Echo Technologist with extensive experience at the University of MD Medical Center, excelling in echocardiography techniques and patient assessment. Proven ability to optimize imaging quality and ensure safety compliance, while delivering exceptional patient care and collaborating effectively with healthcare teams to enhance diagnostic outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Echo Technologist
University Of Md Medical Center
La Plata, Maryland
05.2006 - 07.2025
- Operated echocardiography equipment for patient assessments and diagnostics.
- Collaborated with physicians to interpret echocardiogram results effectively.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in the medical system.
- Educated patients on procedures to ensure comfort and understanding.
- Assisted in training new staff on echo technologies and protocols.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during all echocardiography procedures.
- Provided technical instruction on equipment operation to new staff members.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to echo technology advances and changes in clinical practice guidelines.
- Maintained high quality images of cardiac anatomy by adjusting instrument settings as needed.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations in order to protect both patients and staff from radiation exposure.
- Collaborated closely with nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Prepared patient for procedures, including obtaining informed consent, explaining the procedure, and answering questions about the exam.
- Assisted physicians with therapeutic interventions such as TEE guided biopsies or IVC filter placement.
- Performed transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms in adult and pediatric patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA regulations while maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
- Assisted physicians in performing stress echocardiograms, bubble studies, contrast studies, tissue Doppler imaging, three-dimensional imaging and other advanced techniques.
- Completed cardiovascular stress tests, contrast echos, bubble studies and transesophageal echocardiograms.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Echocardiography
Sanford–Brown
Laurel, MD05-2006
Skills
- Echocardiography techniques
- Image optimization
- Patient assessment
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Diagnostic interpretation
Custom
- I have worked in many physicians offices as well. Hospital work was more fluid to me. I am looking for a more regimental schedule.
Timeline
Echo Technologist
University Of Md Medical Center
05.2006 - 07.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Echocardiography
Sanford–Brown
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