Stephanie Garcia, RCS
Boonton,NJ
Summary
At Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, I excelled as an Echo Technologist, mastering 2D & 3D Echocardiography and enhancing patient outcomes through expert imaging and analysis.
Professional in medical imaging with strong experience in performing diagnostic echocardiograms. Adept at capturing high-quality images and providing accurate assessments to support patient care. Focused on team collaboration and adapting to Echo labs changing needs to achieve optimal outcomes. Skilled in using advanced ultrasound technology and maintaining patient comfort and trust. Reliable, and results-driven.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Echo Technologist
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
08.2016 - 11.2022
- Ensured patient comfort during procedures, explaining each step to alleviate anxiety and build trust.
- Performed routine and complex studies and assisted in variety of imaging procedures such as TEE studies, using Definity contrast agent to accurately assess LVF and rule out thrombus, and the use of saline bubble studies to rule out intracardiac shunt.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy by skillfully operating ultrasound equipment and adjusting settings for optimal imaging.
- Consistently delivered accurate measurements, contributing to the successful diagnosis of heart conditions such as valvular disease or cardiomyopathies.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various types of echocardiograms including transthoracic with Definity contrast agent, transthoracic with bubble study to rule out intracardiac shunt, transesophageal, and stress tests, expanding the range of services offered at the facility.
- Assisted physicians in diagnosing cardiac conditions by providing high-quality images and comprehensive reports.
- Assisted in training new echocardiographers, sharing knowledge and best practices for improved skill development.
- Collaborated with cardiologists to analyze cardiac data, leading to improved patient outcomes.
- Supported diagnostic accuracy by performing comprehensive assessments of cardiac structures, including valves, chambers, blood flow patterns, and overall heart function.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive information.
- Reduced wait times for echocardiogram results by promptly processing images and drafting detailed reports for physician review.
- Minimized test result discrepancies by cross-checking with colleagues to avoid potential misinterpretations or errors in reporting.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Echocardiography
Eastwick College
Ramsey, NJ06-2016
Skills
- 2D & 3D Echocardiography
- Pediatric Echocardiography
- Stress Echo Testing
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Patient Assessment
- Adaptable to new technology
- Multitasking
- Documentation
Certification
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International
Timeline
Echo Technologist
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
08.2016 - 11.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Echocardiography
Eastwick College
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