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Robert Fahnhorst

San Antonio,Texas

Summary

Cardiac Sonographer and Invasive Specialist with extensive cardiovascular expertise excelling in a variety of both interventional, and diagnostic procedures. Proven ability to collaborate with physicians in conducting procedure interpretation demonstrating polished communication skills and critical thinking in high-stakes environments. Committed to delivering exceptional care to the patients I serve and supporting cardiology education.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cardiac Sonographer

University Health System
04.2022 - Current
  • Established a positive rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust between patients and healthcare providers.
  • Provided the highest quality of echocardiogram procedures to assist attending cardiologist in proper patient diagnosis. This includes echo stress test (pharmaceutical, exercise, and bicycle), transesophageal echo with 3D imaging, inpatients, and outpatients.
  • Assist catheterization lab in interventional procedures including but not limited to TAVR, Tricuspid & Mitral valve clips, alcohol ablations, pericardiocentesis, and emergent percutaneous coronary interventions.
  • First point of care to scan patients post prosthetic valve and clip placements.
  • Perform echocardiograms at the congenital heart clinic gaining specialized knowledge in the vast anatomy of patients with congenital heart disease.

Cardiac Sonographer

Craig Cardiovascular
04.2021 - 04.2022


  • Perform echocardiogram procedures for both routine and new patients.
  • Assist with and perform cardiovascular procedures such as exercise tolerance test (ETT), nuke stress test, electrocardiograms (EKG), and holter monitors.
  • Perform further diagnostic exams including Carotid ultrasound, and Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) test.

Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist

Baptist Health System
11.2018 - 04.2021
  • Assist physicians with invasive cardiovascular procedures. This includes percutaneous coronary intervention, chronic total occlusions, atherectomy, aspiration catheters, pacemaker implants, and emergent STEMI protocols.
  • Assist physicians in peripheral vascular interventions using rotational atherectomy, TPA drip infusion catheters, balloon angioplasty, and stent placement.
  • Assist interventional radiologist in procedures including dialysis catheter insertion (perma caths and superpubic catheters), fistulas, mediports, nephrostomy tubes, biliary drain, and emergent GI bleeds.
  • Performed hemodynamic monitoring of a highly specialized nature.
  • Managed inventory of supplies for the catheterization lab, ensuring timely availability of necessary equipment for all procedures.
  • Supported hospital accreditation efforts related to cardiovascular services by adhering to best practices and maintaining thorough documentation.

Education

Advanced Technology Certificate - Cardiac Sonography

St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX
08-2021

Associate of Applied Science - Invasive Cardiovascular Technology

St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX
05-2019

Skills

  • Echocardiography expertise
  • Transesophageal echocardiogram
  • 3D echocardiography
  • Hemodynamic monitoring
  • Interventional procedures
  • Critical thinking in life saving events
  • Polished communication skills
  • Collaboration with physicians
  • Teaching support to cardiologist in fellowship
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Valve Clinic sonographer

Certification

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Cardiac Sonographer

University Health System
04.2022 - Current

Cardiac Sonographer

Craig Cardiovascular
04.2021 - 04.2022

Registered Invasive Cardiovascular Specialist

Baptist Health System
11.2018 - 04.2021

Advanced Technology Certificate - Cardiac Sonography

St. Philip's College

Associate of Applied Science - Invasive Cardiovascular Technology

St. Philip's College

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