Cardiac Sonographer Resume Example East Carolina University, ECHI

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 with educational information and instruction to make patients feel more comfortable. Knowledgeable about HIPAA standards and other relevant regulations. Detail-oriented medical professional focused on making positive impact through an adaptable, proactive and punctual, team-oriented approach.

Skills

MS Excel, Power Point, Word
Report Preparation
Chart review
Medical terminology
Customer service driven

Organized and detail oriented
Interpersonal and communication skills
Reliable and trustworthy
Sensitive material handling
Data entry

Experience

Cardiac Sonographer / East Carolina University, ECHI - Greenville, NC05/2002 - 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 basedon 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.

Cardiac Sonographer / Boice-Willis Clinic - Rocky Mount, NC08/2001 - 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.

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist / Pitt County Memorial Hospital - Greenville, NC05/1999 - 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

ACRP - Currently Enrolled Online Certification ProgramCertificate: Clinical Research Coordinator

NIDA Clinical Coordinating Center - NIDA Clinical Trials Network11/2020Certificate: Good Clinical Practice

Pitt Community College - Winterville, NC08/2001Diploma: Echocardiography

Pitt Community College - Winterville, NC05/1999Associate of Applied Science: Radiologic Technology

Most Outstanding Radiography Student Recipient

Pitt Community College - Winterville, NC05/1996Associate of Applied Science: Business Administration

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