Sara Robertson
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Senior tech bringing 9 years of experience in the clinical/hospital settings. Efficiently assesses patient conditions with a variety of minimally invasive tests and procedures. Excellent customer service skills and comfortable working independently to provide exceptional patient care. Organized multitasker well-versed in the field of echocardiography looking to transition into travel position.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Echocardiographer
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
Chesapeake , Virginia
05.2024 - Current
- Performed echocardiograms, including M-mode and Doppler studies, on patients of all ages.
- Recorded and processed images for interpretation by physician.
- Completed all associated reporting identifying cardiac abnormalities.
- Assisted physicians with transesophageal echocardiogram procedures.
- Educated patients about procedure preparation and post-procedure instructions.
- Maintained a safe working environment according to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Conducted stress echocardiography exams using various modalities such as exercise or pharmacologic stress agents.
- Use of Definity contrast and performing bubble studies when clinically indicated
- Performed all inpatients echo studies at the patients bedside
- Adjusted settings on equipment based on individual patient's needs.
- Collaborated with other departments within hospital setting in order to provide comprehensive care.
- Reviewed medical histories prior to performing examinations.
Travel Echocardiographer
Aya Healthcare
Fredericksburg , VA
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Performing adult transthoracic, transesophageal and stress echocardiograms.
- Ensured quality control of equipment used in the performance of tests.
- Assisted physicians with transesophageal echocardiogram procedures.
- Completing associated reporting for review by cardiologists.
- Working with stress nurses to complete stress echocardiograms (treadmill, dobutamine and AS protocol).
- Performing studies on outpatients, inpatients, and bedside studies.
- Ensuring correct studies are charged and charted appropriately
- Coordinated patient scheduling and maintained accurate records.
- Use of Lumason and performing agitated saline studies.
- Maintained a safe working environment according to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with other departments within hospital setting in order to provide comprehensive care.
- Reviewed medical histories prior to performing examinations.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
Travel Echocardiographer
Aya Healthcare
Richmond , VA
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained inventory of supplies needed for daily operations.
- Performed adult transthoracic, transesophageal and stress echocardiograms.
- Recorded and processed images for interpretation by physician.
- Ensured quality control of equipment used in the performance of tests.
- Use of GE ultrasound machines
- Cleaning TEE probes and maintaining proper cleaning documentation
- Completion of preliminary reports by ICAEL standards for cardiologist to review.
- Assisted physicians with transesophageal echocardiogram procedures.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and maintained accurate records.
- Educated patients about procedure preparation and post-procedure instructions.
- Maintained a safe working environment according to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Conducted stress echocardiography exams using various modalities such as exercise or pharmacologic stress agents.
- Use of Definity and performing agitated saline studies
- Collaborated with other departments within hospital setting in order to provide comprehensive care.
- Reviewed medical histories prior to performing examinations.
Echocardiographer
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital/Sentara Heart Hos
Norfolk, VA
01.2016 - 10.2022
- Assisting in the day to day operations of a busy echo lab.
- Performing transthoracic, transesophageal echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms and completing associated reporting.
- Collaborating with other departments to coordinate shared patients and ensure proper testing is performed in a timely manner.
- Organizing other echo techs schedules during the day, scheduling inpatients and making appointments for outpatient clinics.
- Participating in research studies and working closely with research department to ensure all required imaging and information is obtained.
- Experienced in scanning patients with heart transplants, pre/post CABG, TAVRs, surgical valves, LVADs, RVADs, Watchman devices, MitraClips, Impella placement, balloon pump placement.
- Providing imaging in cath lab during RAMP studies, PFO closures and pericardiocentesis.
- Performing TEEs with cardiologists and/or anesthesiologists in cath and EP labs before and during cath procedures and ablations in EP labs.
- Cleaning of TEE probes and ensuring proper cleaning technique performed after each TEE performed.
- Scrubbing in during TAVR placement in hybrid OR and providing echo guidance during procedure.
- Auditing departmental charges ensuring proper charges entered for procedures completed.
Echocardiographer
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
Elizabeth City, NC
07.2013 - 01.2016
- Completed transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms on both inpatient sand outpatients.
- Performed echo studies with the use of Definity and bubble studies as needed.
- Completed associated preliminary reporting to be reviewed by cardiologist.
- Asked patients pertinent history questions and documented information in chart system.
- Recorded blood pressure, height, weight and other vitals signs to ensure proper patient care.
- Notified cardiologists of critical findings in timely manner.
- Collaborated closely with fellow team members and cardiologists to deliver high quality patient care.
- Participated in quality control and echo department accreditation.
- Rotated through cath holding assisting in the preparation and recovery of cath and pacemaker implant patients.
- Maintained confidential records on patient treatments and diagnosis to alleviate possible data breaches.
- Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Echocardiography
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Chesapeake, VA05.2013
Skills
- Echocardiogram (TTE, TEE and stress echocardiograms)
- Bubble study and Definity administration
- Decision-making
- Problem solver/critical thinking
- Works well independently and in group settings
- Organized
- Scans both left and right handed
- Use of both GE and Philips ultrasound machines
- BLS certified
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by CCI
Timeline
Travel Echocardiographer
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Travel Echocardiographer
Aya Healthcare
05.2023 - 05.2024
Travel Echocardiographer
Aya Healthcare
10.2022 - 04.2023
Echocardiographer
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital/Sentara Heart Hos
01.2016 - 10.2022
Echocardiographer
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
07.2013 - 01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Echocardiography
Sentara College of Health Sciences