Lisa Kohout
Cleburne,TX
Summary
Talented cardiac sonographer experienced in performing tests on individuals of all ages. Motivated team player skilled in successfully managing multiple tasks. Foster trusting relationships with patients to lessen anxiety and improve overall outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Sonographer II
Baylor Heart And Vascular Hospital
Waxahachie, TX
10.2000 - Current
- Performed echocardiograms and Doppler studies on adult, pediatric patients.
- Explained procedures to patients, answered questions, and provided reassurance during exams.
- Conducted stress echo testing using treadmill protocols.
- Collaborated with other medical staff including radiologists, cardiologists, nurses and technologists in order to provide comprehensive care to patients.
- Identified any abnormal findings from sonography studies.
- Ensured accuracy in measurements taken during sonographic scans.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
Cardiovascular Sonographer PRN
Texas Health Huguley Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
01.2001 - 04.2016
- Performed echocardiograms and Doppler studies on adult, pediatric patients.
- Explained procedures to patients, answered questions, and provided reassurance during exams.
- Assisted in obtaining accurate measurements of arterial and venous systems.
- Conducted duplex scans to detect blockages or narrowing in the veins or arteries.
- Performed Doppler ultrasounds on the carotid artery to measure blood flow velocity.
Education
Cardiovascular Sonography
Ultrasound Diagnostic School
Dallas, Tx05.1999
Skills
- Adult Transthoracic Exhocardiography
- Pediatric and Post Natal Echocardiography
- Stress Echocardiograms
- Transesophageal echocardiograms
- Agitated saline studies
- Cardiac contrast studies
Timeline
Cardiovascular Sonographer PRN
Texas Health Huguley Hospital
01.2001 - 04.2016
Cardiac Sonographer II
Baylor Heart And Vascular Hospital
10.2000 - Current
Cardiovascular Sonography
Ultrasound Diagnostic School