Kimberly Carpenter BS, RVT, RDCS
Loveland
Summary
Dedicated and experienced diagnostic medical sonographer with 16 years of clinical expertise seeking to transition into a clinical coordinator role in allied health education. Proven ability to mentor and train students in a clinical setting, lead peer audits, conduct educational sessions, and support research initiatives. Passionate about advancing the next generation of sonographers through hands-on instruction and evidence-based education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Vascular Sonographer
The Christ Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Perform comprehensive vascular ultrasound examinations, including advanced cases such as critical limb ischemia (CLI) and research trial studies.
- Conduct peer audits to maintain high quality imaging standards, ensuring compliance with accreditation and lab policies.
- Serve as preceptor for new hires, delivering one-on-one clinical instruction and facilitating efficient transition into full workflow responsibilities.
- Spearheaded the development of a streamline onboarding process, creating educational training, packets, and orientation tours that enhance training efficiency and consistency.
- Help lead educational meetings and case reviews, sharing insights on complex cases, protocol changes, and continuing education topics.
- Complete all exam documentation and preliminary reports accurately and promptly for physician interpretation and follow-up care.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, researchers, and administrative staff, to support patient care and clinical research objectives.
Echo/Vascular Sonographer
TriHealth Cardiac and Vascular Testing
05.2013 - 01.2019
- Performed a full range of vascular and echocardiographic exams, ensuring high-quality imaging and adherence to clinical protocols.
- Led vascular Quality Assurance processes, ensuring consistent performance metrics and compliance with accreditation requirements.
- Coordinated quarterly meetings between physician and technical staff to address imaging quality, workflow improvements, and case reviews.
- Assisted as a clinical mentor to students, assisting with scanning technique feedback and exam protocol training.
- Complete all exam documentation and preliminary reports accurately and promptly for physician interpretation and follow-up care.
Echo/Vascular Sonographer
The Jewish Hospital- Mercy Health
07.2009 - 05.2013
- Served a Lead Vascular Technologist, overseeing daily workflow, mentoring staff, and ensuring protocol consistency across the team.
- Collaborated with IT and clinical departments to help build and implement the McKesson reporting system across the Mercy Health network.
- Actively involved in the accreditation process: knowledgeable in IAC standards and responsible for collecting QA data and supporting documentation.
- Precepted sonography students during clinical rotations, providing hands-on training, protocol education, and performance feedback.
- Performed a full range of vascular and echocardiographic exams, ensuring high-quality imaging and adherence to clinical protocols.
- Complete all exam documentation and preliminary reports accurately and promptly for physician interpretation and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Cardiovascular Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Cincinnati, OH08.2009
Skills
- Registered Vascular Technologist
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
- Passionate about education and clinical excellence, acting as a mentor and trusted resource for staff, fostering professional growth and clinical confidence
- Adaptable and solutions-oriented
- Skilled at simplifying technical information for both medical professionals and students
- Managed multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high standards of patient care
- Networking
- Relationship building
Timeline
Vascular Sonographer
The Christ Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Echo/Vascular Sonographer
TriHealth Cardiac and Vascular Testing
05.2013 - 01.2019
Echo/Vascular Sonographer
The Jewish Hospital- Mercy Health
07.2009 - 05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Cardiovascular Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Southern New Hampshire University
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