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CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
Summary
Dedicated Diagnostic Medical Technologist with more than 20 years of progressive experience in multimodality imaging and clinical settings. Skilled in providing patients and their families with educational information and instruction to make them feel more at ease. Detail-oriented and customer service driven to make a positive impact through an adaptable and proactive approach. Results-focused medical professional with a strong work ethic and proven history of fostering a team oriented approach to meet the organizational objectives.
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Experience
Providence Health & ServicesWest Hills , CACardiac Sonographer05/2002 to Current
- Performed high quality, full-protocol Trans Thoracic Adult Echocardiograms, Bubble and contrast Definity studies, Adult Pharmacologic and Exercise Stress Echocardiograms, and routine Exercise Stress Tests while tracking and recording patients' blood pressure and appropriate vital signs during testing.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Adjusted patient positions to obtain best sites and angles to obtain necessary information from each scan.
- Made independent decisions about appropriate length and scope of examinations based on physician directives and findings during scans.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following University and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Provided oral, written and evidentiary summaries of scans to help physicians make accurate medical diagnoses.
- Followed guidelines and protocols to ensure proper image acquisition and necessary data to assist research staff with clinical trial studies.
- Assisted in training and educating fellows, students and staff with echocardiography knowledge, skills and advancements.
- Attended and participated in staff meetings and quality assurance meetings.
- Assisted with acquisition of Chest and Abdominal Radiographs.
- Aided in acquiring electrocardiograms.
- Maintained a clean and stocked exam room and notified the purchasing agent when supplies needed reordering.
- Troubleshooted Diagnostic equipment and placed requisition for service from the Information Technology Department or for equipment maintenance.
- Assured transfer of images to PACS.
- Maintained Excel patient log for daily performed exams.
Providence Health & ServicesClackamas , ORCardiac Sonographer08/2001 to 04/2002
- Performed high quality, complete 2D Trans Thoracic Echocardiograms on Adult and Pediatric patients, performed Adult Stress Echocardiograms and contrast studies.
- Set up equipment to prepare for patient procedures and tests.
- Helped patients feel at ease and monitored behaviors throughout examinations to maintain safety and comfort.
- Prepared written preliminary report for physician review and interpretation.
- Summarized and verbally communicated technical findings with physicians and departmental staff.
- Retrieved pertinent history, documented and filed diagnostic exams appropriately.
- Maintained confidential records on patient treatments and diagnosis to alleviate possible data breaches.
- Maintained a clean and stocked exam room and notified supervisor when supplies needed reordering.
Department Of DefenseConcord , CADiagnostic Radiologic Technologist05/1999 to 11/2001
- Reviewed physicians' orders to assess patients' medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture diagnostic images.
- Assisted and communicated with physicians to execute fluoroscopy, orthopedic, trauma and routine diagnostic exams.
- Obtained room, set up necessary equipment, materials, contrast media, and maintained sterile fields while obtaining appropriate medical history and proper consent for each exam.
- Fostered relationships with patients and family members to minimize patient anxiety and distress, and enhance cooperation.
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
- Developed and labeled diagnostic images and films in accordance with established quality standards.
- Administered quality control testing to ensure proper imaging standards met.
- Guided and trained Radiologic Technology students with clinical knowledge to perform fluoroscopy and diagnostic exams with confidence and ease.
Education&Training
Certificate:Clinical Research CoordinatorACRP, City
Certificate:Good Clinical Practice11/2020NIDA Clinical Coordinating Center, City
Diploma:Echocardiography08/2001Pitt Community College, City, State
Associate of Applied Science:Radiologic Technology05/1999Pitt Community College, City, State
- Most Outstanding Radiography Student Recipient
Associate of Applied Science:Business Administration05/1996Pitt Community College, City, State
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School Attended
- ACRP
- NIDA Clinical Coordinating Center
- Pitt Community College
Job Titles Held:
- Cardiac Sonographer
- Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Degrees
- Certificate : Clinical Research Coordinator
Certificate : Good Clinical Practice 11/2020
Diploma : Echocardiography 08/2001
Associate of Applied Science : Radiologic Technology 05/1999
Associate of Applied Science : Business Administration 05/1996
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