Samantha Silentman
BANNER DESERT MEDICAL CENTER
San Tan Valley,AZ
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Dedicated and highly skilled Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) with nearly 6 years of specialized echocardiography experience and over a decade of comprehensive clinical patient care. Proven track record of performing high-quality diagnostic tests in high-stress, sterile environments. Exceptional communicator adept at acting as a clinical resource for staff and ensuring top-tier service for both internal customers (physicians, nurses) and external customers (patients, families). Seeking a challenging position to leverage senior clinical expertise, elevate department workflow, and drive personal and professional growth.
Work History
Echocardiogram Technician
5 Years 11 Months- Clinical Leadership & Mentorship: Act as an informal shift lead and clinical resource for the department; design and facilitate advanced clinical training in 3D imaging modalities for current staff, new hires, and ultrasound students. Clinical resource for staff, ensuring seamless departmental workflow and compliance with standard operating policies.
- High-Quality Diagnostics: Perform advanced 2D, M-mode, and Doppler evaluations (pulse wave, continuous wave, tissue Doppler); accurately evaluate normal versus abnormal pathology.
- Sterile & Acute Procedures: Provide critical diagnostic support in high-stress, sterile environments, including pre/post-TAVR, Pericardiocentesis, pre-Watchman, TEEs, and emergent STAT echoes.
- Advanced Testing: Efficiently execute contrast studies (e.g., Optison and Definity) and bubble studies to enhance image clarity for complex diagnostic interpretations.
- Timely Reporting: Facilitate swift interpretation by preparing and presenting high-quality images alongside pertinent clinical findings to reading physicians in a timely manner.
- Cross-Facility Support: Demonstrate adaptability by floating to provide high-quality coverage at sister facilities, including Ironwood M.C. and Baywood M.C.
EKG Technician
2 Years 8 Months- Diagnostic Execution: Performed and interpreted complex EKGs for a diverse patient demographic, ranging from pediatric to adult populations.
- Stress Testing: Administered and monitored various stress testing modalities, including treadmill, Lexiscan, Dobutamine, and stress echocardiograms.
- Emergency Response: Collaborated seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams during high-stakes Rapid Response, Code Blue, and Stroke alerts, performing CPR, vital tracking, and immediate EKGs.
Certified Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA)
3 Years 2 Months- Patient Care: Managed Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including ambulation, safe patient transport, vital signs, and blood glucose checks.
- Critical Care Floating: Maintained high flexibility by supporting demanding units including the ER, ICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU, Pre-Op, Telemetry, Med-Surg, and Pediatrics.
- Clinical Assisting: Performed phlebotomy (blood draws), EKGs, and bladder scans while actively consulting with physicians to optimize care transitions.
Education
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Sonography
Nursing Prerequisites
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
Skills
Technical: 2D Echo
M-Mode
Tissue Doppler
Bubble Studies
Enhancing agents (Optison and Definity)
TEE & TAVR Assisting
EKG Interpretation.
Interpersonal: Clinical Supervision
Workflow Optimization
Internal/External Customer Service
Interdisciplinary Collaboration.
Attention to detail
Multitasking and organization
Works Well Under Pressure
Troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- Led hands on training: Increased staff competency and confidence with advanced imaging technology (3D).
- Improved workflow efficiency and patient care outcomes.
- Strengthened departmental Team growth and collaboration
- Actively fostered a collaborative team environment by encouraging communication, shared learning, and mutual support.
- Promoted knowledge-sharing across experience levels
- Participated in hospital-wide volunteer efforts to increase awareness of available services and provide support to facilities and employees in times of need.
Certification
BLS / CPR / First Aid Certification | American Heart Association
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Echocardiogram Technician
BANNER DESERT MEDICAL CENTER
07.2020 - CurrentRead More
EKG Technician
BANNER DESERT MEDICAL CENTER
11.2017 - 07.2020Read More
Certified Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA)
BANNER DESERT MEDICAL CENTER
09.2014 - 11.2017Read More
Pima Medical Institute
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
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GateWay Community College
Nursing Prerequisites
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West Coast Ultrasound Institute
Associate of Science from Cardiovascular Sonography
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Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
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