Completes ICAL protocol and standard driven echocardiography protocols
Performs 2D, M-mode, 3D, contrast, myocardial strain, spectral and color Doppler TTE's
Performs pharmacological and treadmill stress echoes
Provides competent, compassionate patient care involving instruction, and discussing the testing procedure as well as making the patient as comfortable as possible
Communicates efficiently with cardiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals regarding critical diagnostic findings
Completes proficient preliminary reports
Proficient in using ultrasound enhancing agent
Other proficiencies include injecting agent, flushing IV's, and removing IV's.
Post watchman TTEs
Timecards for Cardiac Diagnostic department
Creating staff schedule’s/ On call schedules
Supply ordering for department
Continuing education for staff
Interviews new hires/onboarding
Daily quality control: Charge Champion
Assists in department accreditation
Precepts students
Watchman workflow
Collaborates with Philips for software upgrades
REGISTERED CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER TRAVLER
Parker Adventist Hospital, Parker
06.2022 - 08.2022
REGISTERED CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER TRAVELER
Swedish Medical Center
11.2021 - 06.2022
Assisted with Mitral Clip procedures, pericardiocentesis, TAVRS, and TEEs.
Performed TCD studies
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Harrington HealthCare System
07.2021 - 09.2021
REGISTERED DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER
Umass Memorial Medical Center
10.2020 - 11.2021
REGISTERED DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER
Pioneer Valley Cardiology/ Mercy Hospital
12.2019 - 05.2021
Education
MASTERS IN CLINICAL MANAGEMENT -
MCPHS University
Worcester, MA
08.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY, ADULT ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY -
MCPHS University
Worcester, MA
12.2019
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORTS MEDICINE & NUTRITION -
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA
05.2018
Skills
Patient safety
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a team oriented patient care environment
Ability to navigate PACs efficiently such as Viewpoint, AGFA, Mkesson
Familiar with various medical record systems including Meditech, Nextgen, Centricity Cardio Workflow, and EPIC
Demonstrated knowledge of universal precautions and sterile techniques
Contrast Studies
Quality Patient Care
Clinical Documentation
Summary Reports
12 lead EKG
Transesophageal Echocardiography
Ability to operate Philips iE33, Philips EPIC, Philips Affiniti, Philips CX50, GE Vivid 7, GE Vivid S6, GE S70, GE Vivid E95
Certification
· American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Adult Echocardiography · Sonographic Principles & Instrumentation (SPI)
· Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR
Timeline
LEAD REGISTERED DIAGNOSTIC CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
Porter Adventist Hospital
08.2022 - Current
REGISTERED CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER TRAVLER
Parker Adventist Hospital, Parker
06.2022 - 08.2022
REGISTERED CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER TRAVELER
Swedish Medical Center
11.2021 - 06.2022
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Harrington HealthCare System
07.2021 - 09.2021
REGISTERED DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER
Umass Memorial Medical Center
10.2020 - 11.2021
REGISTERED DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER
Pioneer Valley Cardiology/ Mercy Hospital
12.2019 - 05.2021
MASTERS IN CLINICAL MANAGEMENT -
MCPHS University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY, ADULT ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY -
MCPHS University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORTS MEDICINE & NUTRITION -
Clinical Nutrition Manager, Full-time at Porter Adventist Hospital at Centura/AdventHealth Porter, Denver, COClinical Nutrition Manager, Full-time at Porter Adventist Hospital at Centura/AdventHealth Porter, Denver, CO