Natalia Likhatcheva
Phoenix
Summary
Cardiac imaging professional prepared to deliver high-quality diagnostic services. Known for precise imaging techniques and insightful result interpretations. Reliable team player, adaptable to changing clinical needs, with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in supporting structural heart cases in cath-lab.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Sonographer II
Banner University Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
06.2026 - Current
- Performs echocardiograms in acute care setting.
- Real-time, in procedure guidance by TTE during TAVR placement for pre and post deployment in Cath Lab, as well as follow up scans post procedure day.
- Experience in understanding of cardiovascular heart disease as well as anatomy.
- Experience in interventional imaging 2D/3D TEE, and MPR.
- Performs in-procedure guidance under TTE for pericardiocentesis in cath-lab.
- Responsible for performing echocardiograms for in and outpatient as well as providing preliminary reporting for the reading physicians.
- Experience in IV placement for procedures like TTE and stress tests when needed.
Cardiac Sonographer II
University of North Carolina Health
Chapel Hill, NC
04.2025 - 05.2026
- Experience in performing imaging 2D/3D TEE and ICE in Cath Lab during structural cases including M-TEER, TMWR, EVOQUE, and Watchman placement.
- Experience in usage of MPR during structural cases like EVOQUE, M-TEER, TMWR.
- Experience performing TTE during TAVR placement for pre and post deployment in Cath Lab, as well as follow up scans post procedure day.
- Performs TEE during EP cases in Cath Lab to rule out any clots with in the LAA, and guide for better visualization of septum crossing for ablation cases and Watchman placement.
- Performs in-patient and out-patient routine echocardiograms, as well as exercise and dobutamine stress echocardiograms.
Cardiac Sonographer III
Honor Health Hospital
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Performs in-patient and out-patient routine echocardiograms.
- Performing echocardiogram in cardiac biopsy with cardiologist.
- Assists in performing echocardiogram in cath-lab for Pericardiocentesis procedure.
- Performs real-time, in-procedure guidance with TTE for TAVR pre and post deployment in cath-lab.
- Performs Exercise and Pharmacological stress echo.
- Trained in administrating IVS and echo enhancement agent for contrast imaging and bubble studies.
- Assists in performing TEE with cardiologist, calculating appropriate measurements and sterilizes probe.
- Prepare preliminary reports for review and interpretation by cardiologist.
Cardiac Sonographer II
Baylor Scott & White Hospital
Round Rock, TX
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Performs in-patient and out-patient routine echocardiograms.
- Acquiring pertinent clinical patient information including cardiac related physical findings.
- Reviews and performs monthly Quality Assurance studies. Identifies opportunities for improvement.
- Performs Exercise and Pharmacological stress echo.
- Trained in administrating IV’s and echo enhancement agent for contrast imaging.
- Assists in performing transesophageal studies with cardiologist, calculating appropriate measurements and sterilizes probe.
- Prepare preliminary reports for review and interpretation by cardiologist.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Echocardiography
Oregon Institute of Technology
12.2024
Certification - Vascular Ultrasound
Arizona Heart Foundation
02.2022
Associate of Arts - undefined
Glendale Community College
12.2019
Skills
- TEE/ICE
- 2D/3D TEE and MPR
- Philips/GE
- Structural Heart Therapies
- Cardiac Cath Lab
- Clinical Assessment & Device/Therapy Education
- Patient Care & Clinical Cross-Collaboration
Certification
- RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
- RVS - Registered Vascular Specialist
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
Proficient in Russian and English
Timeline
Cardiac Sonographer II
Banner University Medical Center
06.2026 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer II
University of North Carolina Health
04.2025 - 05.2026
Cardiac Sonographer III
Honor Health Hospital
06.2023 - 02.2025
Cardiac Sonographer II
Baylor Scott & White Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2023
Certification - Vascular Ultrasound
Arizona Heart Foundation
Associate of Arts - undefined
Glendale Community College
Bachelor of Science - Echocardiography
Oregon Institute of Technology