Josh Cramer RDCS

763-***-****

acb33t@r.postjobfree.com

January 12, 2014

Hello,

I am Josh Cramer a 4 year RDCS seeking a cardiac sonographer position with your team.

Currently I am a member of the cardiovascular team at Heart of Virginia Cardiology, PC in

Roanoke, Virginia. As the Technical Director of the lab I am responsible for the stress echo room

of our facility, as well as the other three Cardiac Sonographers part time hours and Quality

Assurance. We take pride in our patient care and high quality performance. We provide

Echocardiograms, Stress Echo, Dobutamine Stress Echo, Holter and Event monitors, and ECGs.

I have an exceptional understanding of the IAC, Echocardiography standards. Our labratory

received IAC Accreditation in Echo and Stress Echo in 2013.

In my previous life I was an F-16 jet mechanic in the U.S. Air Force and a certified medical

assistant at an allergy clinic in Plymouth, Minnesota. - In the Air Force teamwork,

professionalism, and integrity were the foundation of my commitment to serve. I strive to further

develop these qualities as I advance my career as a cardiac sonographer. I feel very confident

operating the GE Vivid 7, Phillips HD11 XE, Phillips Sonos 5500 and Sequoia.

I am a fast learner, a hard worker, and I play well with others.

I look forward to obtaining a cardiac sonographer position with your team. An opportunity for an

interview would prove my motivated and professional attitude.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Josh Cramer RDCS

763-***-****

acb33t@r.postjobfree.com

References:

• Karen Palmieri RN 540-***-****

(Administrator of Heart of Virginia Cardiology)

• Dr. Molly Rutherford 540-***-****

(Medical Director - Heart of Virginia Cardiology)

• Stacy Sterner RDCS 540-***-****

(Administrator of Lewis-Gale Medical Center Echo lab)

• Randy Craft RDCS 540-***-****

(Mentor)

• Alan Puchalski RCT 540-***-****

(Mentor)

Karen Helfinstine RDCS 651-***-****

(Instructor)

Amy Whitby RDCS 651-***-****

(Instructor)

Objective:

Technical Director - Echo - Cardiac Sonographer position that will utilize my current

skills, expand my knowledge of ultrasound, and allow me the opportunity to provide

exceptional patient care in a facility that puts the patients first.

Education:

A.A.S. – Echocardiography

- March / 2009

Argosy University, Eagan, MN

A.A.S. – Medical Assisting

- May / 2007

Argosy University, Eagan, MN

Certifications:

ARDMS registered RDCS (AE) #138144

- Dec / 2009

ACLS Provider - American Heart Association.

- Oct / 2012 ACLS.

- Jan / 2011 BLS

- Feb / 2009 BLS

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

- June / 2007

Successfully passed the Minnesota State X-ray Operators exam

- June / 2006

Experience:

Heart of Virginia Cardiology, PC; Roanoke VA

Mar / 2011 - Present

Currently the Technical Director of the Echo laboratory.

Proficient in Echo, Stress Echo and Dobutamine Stress Echo.

Obtained IAC - Echo and Stress Echo Accreditation for the lab 2013.

Increased number of studies and revenue yearly.

Quality Assurance of the lab and all personnel.

Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem VA Oct / 2009

- Mar / 2011

Cardiac sonographer: inpatients and outpatients, ED, OR, CCU and cath lab.

Stress echo, Dobutamine echo and TEE procedures.

Utilized programs such as Meditech and EchoPAC to bill and store patients’ records.

Maintained quarterly quality assurance TEE over reads.

Received numerous positive patient feedback cards.

Trained to perform nuclear stress tests, treadmill stress echo, and ECG’s.

Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem VA Mar / 2009 –

Sept / 2009

Clinical training (student)

Trained by RDCS technicians: echo, stress echo, TEE, pathology, physics, proper

ergonomics, patient care, teamwork, and inner workings of hospital.

We connected so well, they offered me a full time position to be a part of their team.

Allergy and Asthma Care, Plymouth MN

May / 2007 – Jan / 2008 Certified Medical Assistant

Allergy skin testing, immunizations, patient education, and organization of clinic.

Took responsibility of the patient schedule at multiple out of town clinics.

Trained 3 nurses to create an allergy testing clinic, at an off site hospital.

U.S. AIR FORCE, New Mexico, Alaska, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia Jan /

2001 – May / 2005

F-16 Crew Chief

Conducted comprehensive pre-flight inspections.

Performed major maintenance on aircraft including engine replacement.

Documented all maintenance performed on aircraft.

Earned safety awards due to an exceptional safety record and accident prevention.

Responsible for special programs such as: individual care of aircraft support

equipment and computer documentation error rate statistics.

Received “Excellent” ratings on all performance feedback reports.

Honorable discharge.

Computer Skills:

Medical software: Meditech, Allscripts and EchoPAC

Microsoft office: Word, Excel and Power Point

Internet

Personal accomplishments:

Earned two Air Force Achievement Medals for exemplary performance.

Received Air Force Good Conduct Medal for excellent behavior.

Three semesters of school earning the prestigious Deans List award.

Volunteered as a Big Brother to a local fifth grader.

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