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Teresa Blackburn

Wetumpka,AL

Summary

Hardworking Ultrasound Technologist bringing 25 years of expertise in echocardiography . vascular, abdominal and OB/ GYN specialties. Skilled multitasker with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven history of supervising an echo lab , maintaining lab accreditation guidelines and hands on training for technologists.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Echo Technologist

Carmichael Imaging
03.2023 - Current
  • Perform routine and complex echocardiograms.
  • Perform global longitudinal strain measurements when indicated.
  • Prepare and inject Definity contrast when clinically indicated.
  • Set up and adjust imaging equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams.
  • Recognize significant structures, artifacts, and pathology .
  • Organize detailed echo reports for cardiologist to review and finalize.
  • Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Maintain clean, safe and orderly environment for patients.

Patient Service Representative

ZOLL LifeVest
05.2017 - 03.2023
  • Contact patient and family/care giver to schedule fittings.
  • Program equipment in accordance with physician’s order.
  • Extensive training provided to patient and family in use of Lifevest and equipment.
  • Manage equipment and garment inventory.

Lead Cardiovascular Technologist

River Region Cardiology
05.2006 - 03.2023
  • Perform echocardiograms and vascular exams along with generating final reports for doctors to review.
  • Obtained accreditation for echo lab and maintain quarterly/ yearly reports and audits in coordination with ICAEL.
  • Hands on training of technologists/ students in echo and vascular exams.
  • Maintain logs/ preventative maintenance on all ultrasound machines.
  • Educate patients/family scheduled for radio frequency ablation procedures and assist doctors during the procedure.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Baptist Medical Center East
06.2000 - 10.2001
  • Performed Vascular, Abdominal, OB/GYN, and Breast ultrasounds.
  • Assisted physicians with sterile procedures.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Integrated Magnetic Imaging
10.2001 - 04.2006
  • Performed Echocardiograms, Vascular, Abdominal, OB/GYN ultrasound exams.
  • Responsible for education/ set up of cardiac event monitors.

Lead Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Life Line Screening
06.1999 - 06.2000
  • Performed and supervised Abdominal Aorta and Carotid ultrasound screenings.
  • Devised schedule and time cards for employees.
  • Responsible for reporting patient results to Radiologists for review.

Education

Certificate In Echocardiography. -

Gulf Coast Ultrasound Institute
St. Petersburg, FL
2002

Certificate In Diagnostic Medical Sonography -

Florida Institute of Ultrasound
Pensacola, FL
1996

Associates Of Arts -

Enterprise State Community College
Enterprise, AL
1995

Skills

  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer , RCS
  • Registered Vascular Technologist , RVT
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, RDMS (ABD and OB/GYN)

Timeline

Echo Technologist

Carmichael Imaging
03.2023 - Current

Patient Service Representative

ZOLL LifeVest
05.2017 - 03.2023

Lead Cardiovascular Technologist

River Region Cardiology
05.2006 - 03.2023

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Integrated Magnetic Imaging
10.2001 - 04.2006

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Baptist Medical Center East
06.2000 - 10.2001

Lead Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Life Line Screening
06.1999 - 06.2000

Certificate In Echocardiography. -

Gulf Coast Ultrasound Institute

Certificate In Diagnostic Medical Sonography -

Florida Institute of Ultrasound

Associates Of Arts -

Enterprise State Community College

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