Trisha Larkin
Chippewa Falls,WI
Summary
Experienced cardiac sonographer who demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Mayo Clinic Health System
06.2022 - Current
- Performs wide range of exams including: outpatient, inpatient and pediatric echocardiograms, assist in TAVR procedures, stress echocardiograms (treadmill, bike, doubutamine, and cardiopulmonary stress tests), assist in pericardiocentesis, and occasional TEE procedures.
- Strengthen diagnostic accuracy by conducting comprehensive patient assessments and reviewing medical histories before each exam and procedure.
- Balance daily workload demands while prioritizing urgent cases requiring immediate attention.
- Contribute to the identification of life-threatening conditions through meticulous attention to detail during ultrasound evaluations.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements through continuous professional development, improving overall quality of care.
- Certified in IV starts for use of echo enhancing agents.
- Assist in training new staff members on department protocols, ultrasound techniques, and equipment usage.
- Involved member of the Wellness Committee to help maintain a positive work atmosphere. Ensuring new employees feel welcome, appreciated, and have a smooth on boarding process, celebrate employee's birthdays and work anniversaries, coordinate ultrasound appreciation week activities.
- Serve as a clinical instructor for the Mayo Clinic School of Health Echocardiography program.
- Responsible for updating NWWI outreach documents and acclimating new staff on outreach locations and expectations .
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Performed diagnostic cardiovascular studies while applying critical thinking skills during exams to properly diagnose patients.
- Performed quality assurance of all ultrasound equipment and worked closely with Biomed to refer equipment for repairs.
- Experience using GE Logic e9 and Philips EPIQ machines
- Proficient in 2D transthoracic echoes including strain and echo enhancing agents, transesophageal echoes with 3D, exercise stress echoes, dobutamine stress echoes, TAVR's, pediatric echoes, PFO/ASD closures using 2D ICE, upper and lower extremity venous duplexes, lower extremity arterial duplexes, carotid duplexes, and assisted in the OR with carotid endarterectomies.
- Experienced in using Epic, Philips Intella Space Cardiovascular (ISCV) for writing up preliminary echo reports, and Fuji Synapse PACS for vascular reporting.
Waitress/Bartender/Corporate Trainer
Chili's Grill & Bar
09.2014 - 01.2019
- Applied communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty
- Performed complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs
- Trained incoming staff on restaurant's practices, culture and procedures to maximize job satisfaction and productivity
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Actively participated and placed in multiple sales competitions and annual fund raising for St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OK05.2020
Skills
- Detail oriented
- Highly dependable
- Leadership development
- Patient safety
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Culturally sensitive
- Patient and family focused
- Diagnostic imaging
Certification
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, (RDMS - OBGYN)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program, Expires 7/2026
Timeline
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Mayo Clinic Health System
06.2022 - Current
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
06.2020 - 05.2022
Waitress/Bartender/Corporate Trainer
Chili's Grill & Bar
09.2014 - 01.2019
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, (RDMS - OBGYN)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program, Expires 7/2026
Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
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