Maurice P. Dunn
Registered Cardiac sonographer
Fort Pierce,FL
Summary
Experienced ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with 20 years of clinical skills extensive knowledge of Cardiac anatomy and pathology, also IAC accreditation requirements and guidelines. Committed to providing high-quality echocardiogram studies and catering to patient needs during exams. Dynamic team player with strong ability to work independently and communicate well.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Echo Technologist
HCA Westside hospital
08.2021 - 02.2025
Cardiac sonographer
Memorial Regional Hospital
11.2017 - 12.2020
- Conduct general adult echocardiogram, evaluate ventricular assistive devices, prepare patients and assists with trans esophageal echocardiograms to the satisfaction of the physicians.
- Experienced scanning heart transplant patients post-op
- Verifies orders and patient information prior to the exam. Completes all necessary documentation associated with each case to ensure that reports and charges are accurate and timely.
- Performs echocardiograms in various locations throughout the hospital and at the bedside.
- Differentiates normal and abnormal structures and provides accurate technical impressions of pathology observed. Reports critical values to physicians and management as required.
- Knowledge of 2D and 3D imaging; the preparation and administration of enhancement agents and stress testing; as well as the current ASE guidelines for quantitation and assessment of cardiac pathology.
Cardiac Sonographer
Montefiore Hospital
09.2015 - 11.2017
- Performed general adult echocardiogram, evaluate ventricular assistive devices and transplant patients
- Administered and scan 2D and 3D imaging utilizing saline and pharmacological enhancement agent
- Download studies to PACS and extract a preliminary report
Lead Cardiac Sonographer
Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
08.2006 - 09.2014
- Act as Technical Director for the lab according to IAC guideline
- Directs and coordinates all aspects of Lab Quality Assurance Programs
- Schedule patients and issue work to staff sonographers
- Works individually with staff to improve image acquisition and quality
- Acts as liaison to schools, mentors student sonographers and cardiology fellows
- Adult echocardiogram, stress echo and assist Cardiologist with TEE procedure
Education
Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Medical Imaging
State University of New York - Downstate Medical
05.1999
Skills
- Knowledge of various 3D and strain imaging
- Limited pediatric echo and vascular imaging
- EPIC,PACS, HIS, EMR systems and ASE guidelines
Timeline
Echo Technologist
HCA Westside hospital
08.2021 - 02.2025
Cardiac sonographer
Memorial Regional Hospital
11.2017 - 12.2020
Cardiac Sonographer
Montefiore Hospital
09.2015 - 11.2017
Lead Cardiac Sonographer
Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
08.2006 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Medical Imaging
State University of New York - Downstate Medical