Rachelle Whiffen
Waikoloa,HI
Summary
Responsible, hardworking, detailed-oriented, and fast learning Registered Cardiac Sonographer seeking a position to further my skill set obtained through training and experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Sonographer
Kona Family Medical Center
Kailua-Kona, HI
04.2023 - Current
- Preformed Echocardiograms and Stress Echocardiograms on outpatients. Reviewed patient medical history, clinical findings, and indications for testing. Positioned patient in manner conducive to achieving optimum diagnostic results. Surveyed area being studied. Obtained preliminary sonographic information with respect to acoustical properties of patient and anatomical/pathological relationships.
- Selected appropriate transducer angulation and gain setting to best demonstrate anatomy and/or pathology under examination. Operated equipment in M-mode, 2D, Pulse Wave, Continuous Wave and Color Doppler techniques .
- Searched for cardiac pathology. Moved transducer over heart at varying angles to record chamber dimensions, cardiac wall thickness and motion, ejection fractions and ratios. Visualized various anatomical areas of heart by way of real time imaging. Evaluated direction and speed of intracardiac blood flow using Doppler. Assessed cardiac valves for pathology.
- Created permanent record of significant functional and/or anatomical and pathological data obtained.
- Reviewed, screened, and measured echocardiography data. Notified cardiologist of critical abnormalities when apparent. Compiled, records, and collated data for cardiologist interpretation and signature.
- Examined, cleaned, and maintained ultrasound equipment regularly. Ensured proper operation.
- Ensured adequate stock of supplies. Replenished supplies as needed.
- Logged tests performed in echo lab. Coded for proper fee collection. Performed other clerical tasks as assigned.
- Gathered, collated, and/or analyzed echocardiology data. Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Utilized stethoscopes, thermometers to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
- Communicated daily with staff members to identify patients requiring ultrasound evaluation.
- Delivered subject matter expertise to staff on topics relating to ultrasound examinations.
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Cardiac Sonographer
Lifetime Heart & Vascular
Gilbert, AZ
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared patient and equipment according to physicians orders. Obtained, measured, calculated, and recorded echocardiogram study.
- Reviewed patient medical history, clinical findings, and indications for testing.
- Selected appropriate transducer angulation and gain setting to best demonstrate anatomy and/or pathology under examination. Operated equipment in M-mode, 2D, Pulse Wave, Continuous Wave and Color Doppler techniques.
- Searched for cardiac pathology. Moved transducer over heart at varying angles to record chamber dimensions, cardiac wall thickness and motion, ejection fractions and ratios. Visualized various anatomical areas of heart by way of real time imaging. Evaluated direction and speed of intracardiac blood flow using Doppler. Assessed cardiac valves for pathology.
- Created permanent record of significant functional and/or anatomical and pathological data obtained.
- Reviewed, screened, and measured echocardiography data. Notified cardiologist of critical abnormalities when apparent. Compiled, records, and collated data for cardiologist interpretation and signature.
- Performed echocardiography and carotid artery studies on outpatients according to level of expertise/experience of sonographer.
- Examined, cleaned, and maintained ultrasound equipment regularly. Ensured proper operation. Notified supervisor of equipment malfunction.
- Logged tests performed in echo lab. Coded for proper fee collection. Performed other clerical tasks as assigned.
- Gathered, collated, and/or analyzed echocardiology data.
Project Coordinator
Apex Systems
Scottsdale, AZ
11.2018 - 06.2022
- Designed, developed, documented and executed complex and comprehensive engagement administration workflows to deliver Consulting Services Engagements successfully and ensure client satisfaction and engagement/project profitability.
- Management responsibilities for project resources: employees, contract employees, vendors, time reporting, travel, deliverable co-ordination, problem resolution, team onboarding and off-boarding, asset management, and facilities and/or logistics management.
Education
Registered Cardiac Sonographer -
Cardiovascular Credentialing International
01.2023
Certificate in Cardiac Sonography - Cardiac Sonography
Arizona Heart Foundation
Phoenix, AZ12.2022
Bachelor’s Degree - Organizational Leadership
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2020
Associates Degree - General Education
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ05.2017
High School Diploma -
Willamina High School
Willamina, OR05.2008
Skills
- Patient Care
- Microsoft word, PowerPoint, excel
- Current Registered Cardiac Sonographer
- Current Basic Life Support certification
- Medical Terminology
- Cardiac anatomy
- Attention to detail
- Ultrasound Imaging
- Ultrasound physics
- Color Doppler
- Continuous Wave Doppler
- Pulse Wave Doppler
- M-Mode
- Highly Organized
- Actively Listen
- Time Management
Timeline
Cardiac Sonographer
Kona Family Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer
Lifetime Heart & Vascular
07.2022 - 02.2023
Project Coordinator
Apex Systems
11.2018 - 06.2022
Registered Cardiac Sonographer -
Cardiovascular Credentialing International
Certificate in Cardiac Sonography - Cardiac Sonography
Arizona Heart Foundation
Bachelor’s Degree - Organizational Leadership
Arizona State University
Associates Degree - General Education
Mesa Community College
High School Diploma -
Willamina High School
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