Maria McGovern
Dumont,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Senior Echocardiographer with a proven track record at Metropolitan Cardiology Consultants, excelling in diagnostic imaging and patient care coordination. Demonstrated leadership by enhancing team performance and ensuring high-quality diagnostic reporting. Renowned for critical thinking abilities and interpersonal communication, significantly contributing to patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Echocardiographer
Metropolitan Cardiology Consultants
12.2008 - Current
- Recognized significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
- Performed routine and complex studies and assisted in variety of imaging procedures.
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and film storage areas.
- Set up and adjusted imaging equipment and manually maneuvered transducers to perform exams.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Echocardiographer
Heart and Lung Center
10.1999 - 06.2005
- Recognized significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and film storage areas.
- Performed routine and complex studies and assisted in variety of imaging procedures.
- Set up and adjusted imaging equipment and manually maneuvered transducers to perform exams.
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
- Maintained and adjusted cardiology and pulmonary equipment.
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ05.1997
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality Assurance Management
- Diagnostic reporting
- Critical thinking abilities
- Patient Care Coordination
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
Certification
ARDMS Certified since 2008
Timeline
Senior Echocardiographer
Metropolitan Cardiology Consultants
12.2008 - Current
Echocardiographer
Heart and Lung Center
10.1999 - 06.2005
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Bergen Community College
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