Michelle Hammack
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Registered Cardiac Sonographer with extensive experience in echo and vascular ultrasound, committed to enhancing patient health outcomes and quality of life. Proven expertise in performing complex echocardiograms and interpreting sonographic data to support accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans. Strong technical skills are complemented by a deep understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, and congenital heart disease. Eager to leverage advanced capabilities within a forward-thinking organization that fosters professional growth and skill enhancement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
PIMA Heart & Vascular
Tucson, AZ
03.2014 - Current
- Responsible for high quality echocardiograms with Doppler interrogation, bubble studies, stress echo, and echo’s for research
- Duties also extend to vascular ultrasound such as carotid, abdominal aorta, lower arterial extremity ultrasounds, and ABI testing
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Camp Lowell Cardiology
Tucson, AZ
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Assist with the daily operations of the sonography laboratory which includes quality assessment (QA) and participation in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation
- Responsible for high quality echocardiograms with Doppler interrogation and bubble studies
- Duties also extend to vascular ultrasound such as carotids and the abdominal aorta
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Tucson Heart Center
Tucson, AZ
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Assist with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory which includes quality assessment (QA) and participation in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation
- Responsible for high quality echocardiograms with Doppler interrogation, stress echo, and use of contrast agents and bubble studies
- Duties also extend to vascular ultrasound such as carotid, abdominal aorta, and lower arterial extremity ultrasounds
Education
Certified Ultrasound Technologist -
01.1995
Undergraduate studies - Occupational Therapy
01.1993
Skills
- Cardiac sonography
- Stress echocardiography
- Research echocardiograms
- Pediatric echocardiography
- Vascular ultrasound proficiency
- Echocardiogram interpretation
- Laboratory accreditation
- Image optimization techniques
- Color flow mapping
- Continuous wave doppler
- Pulse wave doppler
- Contrast echocardiography
- Transesophageal echocardiogram experience
- Protocol development
- Electronic medical records
- Patient care
- Stress testing
- Data entry and documentation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Clinical assessment
Accreditations
Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer, 09/01/96
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