Cardiac Sonographer
Travel Contract: West Virginia University
01.2025 - Current
- Provided structural heart training for echo department
- Provided support for all structural heart cases
Robin Steele
Toledo,OH
Summary
Structural heart clinical field engineer with expertise in advanced imaging protocol (echo,cardiac CT/3mensio, angiography), clinical research, and ekg analysis. History of employment for a international structural heart research study from start up to acquisition and a nationally recognized top ten cardiac institution performing adult and congenital echocardiograms. Results oriented with progressive responsibilities to include leadership/managerial roles, educational responsibilities, and operational development.
Work History
Cardiac Sonographer
Aya Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
- Travel sonographer with multiple appointments
- Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs.
- Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as pacemaker insertions and balloon angioplasties.
- Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
- Assisted in EP, hybrid, and cath labs for ablations and structural heart cases
Field Clinical Specialist
.Abbott
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Contributed to increased sales revenue by collaborating with sales representatives during product presentations and customer meetings.
- Educated and empowered patients by providing clear communication on device functionality, benefits, and postoperative care expectations.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive clinical support and education to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained thorough documentation of case reports, field activities, and adverse events in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Supported physicians in the successful implantation of medical devices, ensuring proper technique and adherence to best practices.
Field Clinical Specialist
Medtronic, TMVR/TTVR
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Identify, establish and maintain productive working relationships with key decision makers,customers and their staff, administrative staff, etc
- Assisted in developing a new-hire training pathway, as well as developing an echocardiography training pathway and materials
- Awarded top recipient for both numeric & percentage increase for site development and patient enrollment
- Oversee local education and training activities including coordination and set up of procedure simulators, facilitation of simulated TMVR/TTVR procedures and procedural troubleshooting, and coordination and facilitation of staff in-services to include pre/peri/post TMVR/TTVR procedure
- Provide technical leadership for TMVR device procedures
- Provide support on questions regarding device suitability with measuring ability and CT reconstruction expertise
- Provide comprehensive support including knowledge of imaging modalities (echo/angiography/CT), EKG, blood pressure, wave forms, and ancillary procedural solutions.
Cardiac Sonographer
University of Michigan
04.2014 - 01.2019
- Provided cardiologists with ultrasound imaging and preliminary interpretation
- Trained critical care,emergency,survival flight and anesthesia physicians in proper imaging techniques and rapid interpretation
- Developed satellite echo clinic operations
- Research collaborations with Harvard, Brigham Hospital, Medtronic, MyoKardia, Edwards Lifesciences, Abbott, and Neochord.
- Performed 1500+ echocardiograms per year at a cardiovascular center ranked in the top ten nationally and instrumental in developing echo operations at a clinical satellite location
- Echo Experience: TEE, TTE, 3D quantification in both TTE & TEE, electrophysiology & cath case support, mitral valve quantification and clinical research, aortic valve quantification and clinical research,transcatheter valves (TAVR-TMVR-TTVR-TPV/Melody), Mitraclip, Neochord, adult congenital cases, technically difficult pediatric cases, HOCM clinical research, impella, LVAD & ECMO (to include turn-down services), speckle/strain,TDI,stress echo- (ischemia & valvular quantification) to include treadmill-dobutamine-bicycle, contrast, bubble studies, and ekg analysis
- Congenital Experience: d & l-transposition, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, Complete atrioventricular canal defect, Ross procedure, Mustard procedure, Fontan procedure, Tetrology of Fallot, Ebstein's anomaly, tricuspid/pulmonic atresia, HOCM, truncus arteriosus, patent ductus arteriosis, coarcration of aorta, and ASD/VSD.
Cardiac Sonographer
Aya Healthcare
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Mentored junior sonographers through hands-on training sessions, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Communicated daily with staff members to identify patients requiring ultrasound evaluation.
- Contributed to the development of new protocols for cardiac imaging, enhancing overall patient care within the facility.
Assistant Service Manager
Lexus of Toledo
03.1998 - 06.2012
- Consistently awarded Elite of Lexus Certification recognizing top 10% of national associates
- Analyzed departmental financial reports to aid in dealership strategic planning
- Experience in developing ad-hoc finance and market analysis to improve profitability,department culture,and client experience with quantitative results
- Selected to attended all quarterly Toyota Lean Training program for 7 years
- Built a marketing plan that increased market share by 20% resulting in a top 10 ranking by Toyota.
Crew Chief
United States Air Force
03.2002 - 03.2008
- Oversaw the maintenance and testing team of a United States Air Force combat ready F-16 fighter jet
- Analyzed maintenance date collection summaries to determine production trends and increase production effectiveness
- Contributed to an innovation that reduced a repair procedure from 30 to 12 hours that lead to the base being promoted to active-ready watch and was recognized with USAF Achievement Medal.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Individualized Studies: Ultrasound Technology & Mathematics
Eastern Michigan University
MBA - Business Analytics
William & Mary: Raymond A. Mason School of Business
2024
Associates of Applied Science - Cardiac Technology
Mercy College of Ohio
2016
Skills
- Cardiac Ultrasound
- CT/3Mensio
- Fluoroscopy
- Procedural Guidance
- Scrubbing
- Education
- Marketing
- Sales
Certification
- Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
- Adult Echocardiography Registry Examination AE(RDCS)-Adult Echocardiography credential from the ARDMS.
- Sonography Principles & Instrumentation Examination SPI-ARDMS-American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Accomplishments
- Winner of annual enrollment support at Medtronic for increasing patient enrollment by over 20%
Timeline
Cardiac Sonographer
Travel Contract: West Virginia University
01.2025 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer
Aya Healthcare
10.2024 - 12.2024
Field Clinical Specialist
.Abbott
01.2024 - 07.2025
Cardiac Sonographer
Aya Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
Field Clinical Specialist
Medtronic, TMVR/TTVR
01.2019 - 09.2022
Cardiac Sonographer
University of Michigan
04.2014 - 01.2019
Crew Chief
United States Air Force
03.2002 - 03.2008
Assistant Service Manager
Lexus of Toledo
03.1998 - 06.2012
Bachelors of Science - Individualized Studies: Ultrasound Technology & Mathematics
Eastern Michigan University
MBA - Business Analytics
William & Mary: Raymond A. Mason School of Business
Associates of Applied Science - Cardiac Technology
Mercy College of Ohio
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