Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Trilingual: (Russian, Polish) Seeking a full time or part time position in a hospital, medical office or imaging facility. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with an Associate Degree seeking to obtain, review and integrate pertinent patient data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results; effectively able to communicate with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of Sonographic examinations and patient's needs.
Proficient in the production of high quality diagnostic echocardiograms with the ability to examine and evaluate technical aspects of echocardiographic examination results and prepare preliminary findings to the cardiologist
Performed adult transthoracic echocardiograms utilizing 2-D, M-mode, Color flow Doppler with measurements, Tissue Doppler, PW, CW, and Pedoff probe protocols
Experienced and proficient in the performance and interpretation of routine and advanced echocardiography protocols
Prepared and ensured patients were properly positioned and immobilized for echocardiography examination
Patient intake, explained the procedure to be performed, maintaining ethical standards, applied critical thinking skills to ensure optimal patient care within scope of training
Performed TEE including the ones performed in the Electrophysiology (EP) and the Cath lab, observed treadmill stress echocardiogram procedures
Performed stress echocardiogram procedures including patients with nuclear stress testing.
Executed vital signs and followed detailed exam protocols, assisted the physician as directed, followed procedures, demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, strictly adhered to all hospital and departmental safety regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures, knowledge and compliance with OSHA and PEE regulations.