Toni Jernigan, RCS
Riverview,FL
Summary
Meticulous Registered Cardiac Sonographer with solid record of success in Adult and Pediatric Echocardiography. Completes all procedures with skill and accuracy in fast-paced environments. Dedicated using conscientious and systematic approaches to gain important information about cardiac structures and areas of concern.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Echocardiographer
Mobile Ultrasound Services, Inc
03.2023 - Current
- Local travel to private multi-discipline practices to independently conduct comprehensive adult studies in accordance with ESA guidelines, train new employees, and select vascular technicians.
- Utilized experience and sound judgment to report potential life-threatening finding to remote cardiologist and coordinated communication between the primary physician and the reading cardiologist
Cardiac Telemetry Technician
HCA South Shore Hospital
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders. Enhanced patient care by accurately monitoring and interpreting EKG data for early detection of cardiac abnormalities.
- Educated and instructed new employees, current nursing staff and nursing students in interpretations of EKG, correct use of telemetry equipment, fostering a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
Echocardiographer
Athens Cardiology
05.2009 - 11.2015
- PRN echo tech in private adult practice
- Preformed in depth adult echo, Holter monitors, EKG, helped schedule echo patients
Echocardiographer/Educator
St Mary's Healthcare System
04.2005 - 02.2007
- Performed routine and intricate adult and pediatric TTE studies, transesophageal echocardiograms, stress echocardiography, and assisted in various imaging procedures, EKG, Holter Monitors
- Worked in close partnership with physicians and management to facilitate the training of existing staff in pediatric echocardiography, cross-training selected vascular technicians in echocardiography
Pediatric Echocardiographer
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
05.2002 - 01.2004
- conducted comprehensive studies on the pre and post-surgical repair of congenital heart defects, general pediatric echocardiography, and assisted in training cardiac fellows in principles and the physical application of ultrasound, confirmed pacemaker wire placement through echocardiography, performed transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) during surgery, and contributed to the preparation of studies for the weekly surgical conference.
Pediatric Echocardiographer
Sibley Heart Center Cardiology
01.2001 - 10.2002
- Conducted comprehensive studies on pre and post-surgical repair of congenital heart defects. They performed general pediatric echocardiograms, traveled to outreach pediatric heart clinics throughout greater Atlanta and North Georgia, rotated to cover all echocardiograms ordered at Scottish Rite Hospital, conducted stress echocardiograms, EKGs, Holter Monitor, and assisted in educating, new techs, Fellows, and visiting foreign doctors on the principles and practical application of ultrasound.
Contact Echocardiographer
St Mary's Healthcare System
06.2000 - 04.2001
- Performed in-depth adult echocardiography, pediatric echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), stress tests, electrocardiograms (EKG), and Holter monitoring. Trained current and new staff, cross-trained vascular technicians, and assisted with ICAEL laboratory accreditation.
Travel Echocardiographer
SonoTemps Inc.
05.1998 - 06.2000
- contracted for over 12 hospitals to perform comprehensive adult and pediatric studies, including TEE, stress echo, bubble studies, ultrasound-guided aspirations, and verification of pacemaker wires, as well as training staff and students.
Echocardiographer
Helen Keller Hospital
05.1997 - 06.1998
- Sole echocardiography technician for a 150 bed hospital, performing 2D, M-mode, color Doppler, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler, EKGs, and Holter monitoring, and cross-trained general ultrasound technicians
Education
Associate in Cardiac Sonography -
Ultrasound Diagnostic School
Tampa, FL05.1997
Associate in Science -
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL12.1992
Skills
- Adult Echocardiography
- Pediatric Echocardiography
- Congenital Pediatric Echocardiography
- Transesophageal Echocardiography (TTE)
- Stress Test
- Ultrasound Guided Procedures
- EKG Interpretation
- Experienced Traveler
Certification
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer 5/24-3/25 CCI #0002602
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer 07/98-12/15 CCI #00026012
- BLS Certification, 08/21-08/24
Timeline
Senior Echocardiographer
Mobile Ultrasound Services, Inc
03.2023 - Current
Cardiac Telemetry Technician
HCA South Shore Hospital
05.2022 - 03.2023
Echocardiographer
Athens Cardiology
05.2009 - 11.2015
Echocardiographer/Educator
St Mary's Healthcare System
04.2005 - 02.2007
Pediatric Echocardiographer
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
05.2002 - 01.2004
Pediatric Echocardiographer
Sibley Heart Center Cardiology
01.2001 - 10.2002
Contact Echocardiographer
St Mary's Healthcare System
06.2000 - 04.2001
Travel Echocardiographer
SonoTemps Inc.
05.1998 - 06.2000
Echocardiographer
Helen Keller Hospital
05.1997 - 06.1998
Associate in Cardiac Sonography -
Ultrasound Diagnostic School
Associate in Science -
Hillsborough Community College
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer 5/24-3/25 CCI #0002602
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer 07/98-12/15 CCI #00026012
- BLS Certification, 08/21-08/24
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