Tanya Senicola
Bellmore,New York
Summary
Accomplished Director of Cardiovascular Imaging at Mount Sinai Health System, adept in IAC accreditation and personnel management. Leveraged expertise in ECMO devices and cross-functional leadership to enhance operational efficiency and foster team collaboration. Proven track record in implementing strategic improvements, achieving a significant increase in quality standards and operational performance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Cardiovascular Imaging
Mount Sinai Health System
Oceanside, NY
11.2023 - Current
- Resolved patient inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in an increase in operational efficiency.
- Analyzed hospital trends and competing facilities to inform business strategy.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Facilitated team meetings and workshops to foster collaboration and share best practices.
- Negotiated agreements with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, maintaining a positive brand image.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve company objectives.
- Enhanced team morale and retention through recognition programs and career development opportunities.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Analyzed patient feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships within the hospital.
Lead Cardiac Technologist
NYU Langone
01.2011 - 08.2023
- IAC accreditation Technical Director; Team lead to ensure accuracy of IAC standards
- Successfully led the Echo Sonographer team in a University Hospital Environment
- Coordinated staff time with nurses and administrative assistants
- Led the fellowship program
- Honed clinical skills working along doctors and supported workflow while troubleshooting issues with a focus on patient safety
- Oversaw all installations and setups of cardiovascular equipment including protocols
- Ran diagnostics and performed preventative maintenance
- Troubleshot measurement and image storage issues from Epic and Syngo
- Provided key support to the introduction of our structural heart program including TAVR/TAVI, Mitral Valve Clips, etc
- Expert in ECMO devices, Impella, Watchman and Amulet
- Led the team research program for Partner II and Partner III exams
- Consistently worked with vendors to maximize quality of lab equipment
- Utilized deep understanding for clinical operations to develop internal procedures
Senior Technologist
Northwell Health
06.1999 - 01.2011
- Oversaw all functions of the Echocardiography lab
- Performed routine echocardiograms, both inpatient and outpatient, stress echocardiograms, and assisted doctors in transesophageal echocardiograms
- Machine maintenance and quality assurance
- IAC accreditation
- Patient exams
- Scheduling
- Drove efforts to achieve short-term and long-term business goals by specifying optimal technology solutions for business needs and budget requirements.
- Maintained ongoing education on emerging technologies to discern new, more efficient solutions for ongoing operational needs.
Education
Cardiovascular Technologist Certificate - Cardiovascular Imaging
Ultrasound Diagnostic School
Garden City, NY06-1998
Associate of Science - Science
Nassau Community College
06-1995
Skills
- Registered Echo Technologist
- IAC Accreditation Technical Director
- Noninvasive Structural Heart Supervisor
- Expert in ECMO devices, Impella, Watchman and Amulet
- Machine maintenance and quality assurance
- Personnel Management
- Epic EMR
- Software Applications
- Coaching and mentoring
- Decision-making
- Crisis management
- Verbal and written communication
- Sales management
- Human resources management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Content development
- Task delegation
- Rules and regulations
- Budget control
- Team collaboration
- Hiring and retention
- Project coordination
- Team management
- Conflict resolution
- Market analysis
- Investor relations
- Corporate communications
- Facilities management
- Project management
Certification
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer
- Basic Life Support
References
Furnished upon request
Publications
Surgical or Transcatheter Aortic-Valve Replacement in Intermediate-Risk Patients, 04/06/17, 2017 Apr 6;376(14):1321-1331. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1700456. Epub 2017 Mar 17.
Self-expanding Transcatheter vs Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Intermediate-Risk Patients: 5-Year Outcomes of the SURTAVI Randomized Clinical Trial
2022 Oct 1;7(10):1000-1008.
doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2022.2695.
Timeline
Director Cardiovascular Imaging
Mount Sinai Health System
11.2023 - Current
Lead Cardiac Technologist
NYU Langone
01.2011 - 08.2023
Senior Technologist
Northwell Health
06.1999 - 01.2011
Cardiovascular Technologist Certificate - Cardiovascular Imaging
Ultrasound Diagnostic School
Associate of Science - Science
Nassau Community College
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