Katrina Perez
Echo Tech
Merrillville,IN
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Echocardiography Technician
Community Hospital
Munster, IN
02.2021 - Current
- Recognized significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
- Set up and adjusted imaging equipment and manually maneuvered transducers to perform exams.
- Verified that activities complied with regulatory agency standards.
- Performed routine and complex studies and assisted in variety of imaging procedures.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Certified Cardiac Technician
Community Hospital
Munster, IN
07.2018 - 02.2021
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
- Interpreted tests and identified arrhythmias and heart abnormalities on patient's EKG and reported to cardiologist.
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment after each appointment, changed batteries and checked for malfunctions.
- Closely monitored patient condition during tests and alerted cardiac nurse if patient became stressed or conditioned worsened.
Unit Secretary
Community Hospital
Munster, IN
04.2010 - 07.2018
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Facilitated lab orders and medication administration.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Community Hospital
Munster, IN
05.2002 - 04.2010
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Echocardiography Certificate - Echocardiography
Midwestern Career College
Chicago, IL 09.2010 - 12.2012
Certificate - Certified Cardiographic Technician
Midwestern Career College
Chicago, IL 05.2010 - 08.2010
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Cardiac Sonography
- Direct Patient Care
- Operating Diagnostic Equipment
- Quality Patient Care
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Contrast Administration
- 2D Echo
- Excellent Communication
- First Aid/CPR
- Self-Motivated
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Echocardiography Technician
Community Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Certified Cardiac Technician
Community Hospital
07.2018 - 02.2021
Certificate - Certified Cardiographic Technician
Midwestern Career College
05.2010 - 08.2010
Unit Secretary
Community Hospital
04.2010 - 07.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Community Hospital
05.2002 - 04.2010
Echocardiography Certificate - Echocardiography
Midwestern Career College