Margaret Covert
Brick,NJ
Summary
Echocardiographer with extensive experience, recognized for enhancing diagnostic accuracy through advanced imaging techniques. Proven ability to optimize patient care and foster teamwork, while consistently meeting accreditation standards and implementing quality control measures. Certified in CPR/AED.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Echocardiographer
Deborah Heart And Lung Center
Browns Mills, NJ
05.2020 - Current
- Performed comprehensive echocardiograms to assess cardiac health and function.
- Maintained detailed patient records and documentation within electronic health systems.
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly procedure room.
- Recognized significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
- Promoted patient comfort during procedures, explaining the process step-by-step and addressing concerns.
- Streamlined reporting processes by effectively using electronic medical records systems to input data accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained high-quality diagnostic images by utilizing advanced ultrasound technologies and techniques.
Echocardiographer
Lakewood Cardiology
Lakewood, NJ
12.2017 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough and accurate echocardiograms for timely diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance accuracy of diagnostic imaging.
- Recognized significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
- Conducted stress echocardiograms to evaluate cardiac response under strain conditions for diagnostic purposes.
Echocardiographer
Avinash C. Gupta, MD
Lakewood, NJ
04.1998 - Current
- Performed routine and complex studies and assisted in variety of imaging procedures.
- Conducted stress echocardiograms to evaluate cardiac response under strain conditions for diagnostic purposes.
- Elevated department reputation by consistently meeting and exceeding accreditation standards for echocardiography practices.
- Supported diagnostic accuracy by performing comprehensive assessments of cardiac structures, including valves, chambers, blood flow patterns, and overall heart function.
Echocardiographer
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (Formerly Kimball Medical Center)
Lakewood, NJ
04.1983 - 07.2008
- Customized exam protocols based on individual patient needs while adhering to standardized guidelines for optimal results consistency throughout the practice facility.
- Assisted in training new echocardiographers, sharing knowledge and best practices for improved skill development.
- Contributed to departmental goals by staying current on industry advancements through continuing education courses and professional networking.
- Minimized test result discrepancies by cross-checking with colleagues to avoid potential misinterpretations or errors in reporting.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough and accurate echocardiograms for timely diagnosis and treatment planning.
Education
Cardiovascular Technology
Morristown Memorial Hospital School of Cardiovascular Tech
Morristown, NJ07-1985
Skills
- Image optimization
- Electronic medical records
- Bubble study technique
- Stress echocardiography
- Transesophageal echocardiography
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Certification
Registered Cardiac Sonographer through Cardiovascular Credentialing International
Timeline
Echocardiographer
Deborah Heart And Lung Center
05.2020 - Current
Echocardiographer
Lakewood Cardiology
12.2017 - Current
Echocardiographer
Avinash C. Gupta, MD
04.1998 - Current
Echocardiographer
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (Formerly Kimball Medical Center)
04.1983 - 07.2008
Cardiovascular Technology
Morristown Memorial Hospital School of Cardiovascular Tech