Laura English RDCS
Cleveland,TN
Summary
Well-organized Registered Cardiac Sonographer offering 5+ years of healthcare experience. Smoothly evaluate patients using diverse tests and routine procedures. Good prioritization, documentation and records management abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Sonographer
Tennova Healthcare - Cleveland
08.2020 - Current
- Performed routine and complex studies and assisted in variety of imaging procedures.
- Reduced wait times between appointments by efficiently managing workload distribution among colleagues according to expertise levels.
- Conducted stress echocardiograms to evaluate cardiac response under strain conditions for diagnostic purposes.
- Supported diagnostic accuracy by performing comprehensive assessments of cardiac structures, including valves, chambers, blood flow patterns, and overall heart function.
- Assisted in training new echocardiographers, sharing knowledge and best practices for improved skill development.
Cardiac Sonographer
Rhea Medical Center
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Achieved greater diagnostic accuracy through close attention to detail when capturing precise measurements during echocardiograms.
- Educated patients on procedure processes, alleviating anxiety and promoting a more relaxed experience during examinations.
- Expedited report turnaround time by promptly analyzing scan results and providing detailed reports to referring physicians.
- Streamlined communication by effectively collaborating with cardiologists to discuss findings and develop treatment plans.
Radiologic Technologist
Rhea Medical Center
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
Education
Certificate - Cardiovascular Technology
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN05.2020
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN05.2019
Skills
- Ability to produce quality echocardiograms in a timely and efficient manner
- Transesophageal echocardiogram ability
- Stress testing experience
- Pericardiocentesis experience
- Dobutamine stress echocardiogram experience
- Contrast echocardiography
- Report generation
- Experience with GE and Siemens ultrasound machine
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Adaptable to new technology
Affiliations
- ARRT
- ASE
- ARDMS
Certification
- RDCS- Registered Cardiac Sonographer
- RT- Registered Radiologic Technologist
Timeline
Cardiac Sonographer
Tennova Healthcare - Cleveland
08.2020 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer
Rhea Medical Center
05.2019 - 08.2020
Radiologic Technologist
Rhea Medical Center
10.2018 - 05.2019
Certificate - Cardiovascular Technology
Chattanooga State Community College
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Chattanooga State Community College