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Krystal Shen

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Accomplished Echocardiographer with a proven track record at Dignity Health San Martin Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through expert echocardiogram interpretation and meticulous attention to detail. Skilled in contrast, Transthoracic and Transesophageal echocardiography. Adept at collaborating with cardiologists to pinpoint cardiac abnormalities, leading to significant diagnostic accuracy improvements. Honest and dependable candidate successful at working well with other Sonographers and physicians in diverse and evolving work environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Echocardiographer

Dignity Health San Martin Hospital
2001.08 - Current
  • Performed routine and complex studies and assisted in variety of imaging procedures including TEE's.
  • Recognized significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
  • Assisted in training new echocardiographers, sharing knowledge and best practices for improved skill development.
  • Maintained high-quality diagnostic images by utilizing advanced ultrasound technologies and techniques.
  • Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough and accurate echocardiograms for timely diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Collaborated with cardiologists to analyze cardiac data, leading to improved patient outcomes.

Cardiac Sonographer

Dr. Kenneth Shah
2015.02 - 2022.06
  • Supporting Cardiologist in their diagnoses by reviewing images and highlighting areas of concern and abnormalities
  • Writing reports and recommendations about their findings from the tests performed.
  • Analyzing and taking pictures of a patient's heart to identify potential abnormalities in anatomy and physiology.
  • Achieved greater diagnostic accuracy through close attention to detail when capturing precise measurements during echocardiograms.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient medical histories, ensuring relevant information was considered when interpreting results.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Echocardiography

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR
06.2016

Associate of Science - Cardiac/ Vascular Sonography

College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
06.2003

Certificate Program - Radiologic Technologist

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
06.2001

Skills

  • Contrast echocardiography
  • Echocardiogram Interpretation
  • Stress Echocardiography
  • Transesophageal Echocardiography
  • Attention to Detail
  • Ultrasound Equipment Operation from various venders
  • Cardiac anatomy knowledge

Certification

  • Adult Echocardiography Registry Examination AE(RDCS)-Adult Echocardiography credential from the ARDMS.
  • Certified Radiologic Technologist RT(R)-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Timeline

Cardiac Sonographer

Dr. Kenneth Shah
2015.02 - 2022.06

Echocardiographer

Dignity Health San Martin Hospital
2001.08 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Echocardiography

Oregon Institute of Technology

Associate of Science - Cardiac/ Vascular Sonography

College of Southern Nevada

Certificate Program - Radiologic Technologist

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
  • Adult Echocardiography Registry Examination AE(RDCS)-Adult Echocardiography credential from the ARDMS.
  • Certified Radiologic Technologist RT(R)-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Krystal Shen