Tammy Tietz
Middletown,NY
Summary
Accomplished Echocardiographer with a proven track record at Garnet Health Medical Center, enhancing patient care through experienced, knowledgeable, and detailed, Echocardiography, along with empathetic communication. Skilled in ultrasound equipment operation and teamwork, significantly improving workflow efficiency and patient satisfaction. ARDMS Registered Echocardiographer with Certification in CPR/AED, showcasing a commitment to patient safety and outstanding analytical thinking.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Echocardiographer
Garnet Health Medical Center
05.2003 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and orderly procedure rooms, storage areas, and probe disinfecting rooms .
- Set up and adjusted imaging equipment and manually maneuvered transducers to perform exams.
- Utilized Software to track progress of echoes from Patient Transport, Arrival, Exam beginning, Exam end, and patient pick up times. (Epic systems)
- Performed routine and complex studies as well as assisted in a variety of imaging procedures: * Stress Echocardiograms (Exercise as well as Dobutamine), *Transesophageal Echocardiograms ,*TAVR procedures(Pre and Post images), Cardiac Catheterizations(Pre, During, and Post images).
- Performed studies incorporating image enhancement techniques such as Definity, 4D Imaging, and Strain. Also performed Bubble Studies for further diagnostic enhancement.
- Aided in the identification of potential TAVR candidates by providing detailed assessments of Aortic Valve function pre-procedurally. Also provided post procedure evaluations to determine effectiveness of new valves.
- Recognized significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations
- Positively impacted patient satisfaction rates by offering empathetic communication skills during sensitive discussions about their condition or prognosis.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by maintaining well-organized schedules and prioritizing urgent cases. As well as sharing the responsibility of assigning sonographer duties weekly.
- Communicated promptly and effectively with Cardiologists regarding any urgent findings.
- Assisted in training new Echocardiographers, sharing knowledge and best practices for improved skill development.
Echocardiographer-Per Diem
Dr. Inderpal Singh/ Dr. Jairaj Chaudhry
03.2009 - 05.2019
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly procedure rooms, storage areas,and dressing rooms..
- Set up and adjusted imaging equipment and manually maneuvered transducers to perform exams. Accomplished 7-10 Echocardiograms per day.
- Performed routine and complex studies.
- Recognized significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
- Positively impacted patient satisfaction rates by offering empathetic communication skills during sensitive discussions about their condition or prognosis.
- Promoted patient comfort during procedures, explaining the process step-by-step and addressing concerns.
Echocardiographer-Per Diem
Delaware Valley Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly procedure rooms, storage areas, and dressing rooms.
- Set up and adjusted imaging equipment and manually maneuvered transducers to perform exams.
- Performed routine and complex studies.
- Recognized significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
- Positively impacted patient satisfaction rates by offering empathetic communication skills during sensitive discussions about their condition or prognosis.
Echocardiographer- Per Diem
Putnam Hospital Center
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly procedure rooms, storage areas and dressing rooms.
- Set up and adjusted imaging equipment and manually maneuvered transducers to perform exams.
- Performed routine and complex studies.
- Positively impacted patient satisfaction rates by offering empathetic communication skills during sensitive discussions about their condition or prognosis.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough and accurate echocardiograms for timely diagnosis and treatment planning
- Promoted patient comfort during procedures, explaining the process step-by-step and addressing concerns.
Education
No Degree - Cardiac Sonography
Eastwick College
Ramsey, NJ06.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY06.1989
Skills
- 4D Echocardiography
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- Ultrasound Equipment Operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Effective Communication
- Electronic Charting
- Analytical Thinking
Affiliations
- Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Certification
- Registered Echocardiographer, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography(ARDMS) - February 13, 2010
Timeline
Echocardiographer-Per Diem
Dr. Inderpal Singh/ Dr. Jairaj Chaudhry
03.2009 - 05.2019
Echocardiographer
Garnet Health Medical Center
05.2003 - Current
Echocardiographer-Per Diem
Delaware Valley Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2004
Echocardiographer- Per Diem
Putnam Hospital Center
01.2002 - 01.2003
No Degree - Cardiac Sonography
Eastwick College
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Rockland Community College
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