Cardiovascular sonographer

JENNIFER PARKIN, RCS

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PROFILE SUMMARY

Cardiovascular Sonographer with extensive medical background and patient care experience. Wide-ranging knowledge of adult cardiac sonography as well as arterial and venous scanning techniques. Critical thinker, well organized, reliable with a positive attitude.

EDUCATION

Academic Associates of Science Degree in Cardiovascular Sonography

West Coast Ultrasound Institute Phoenix, AZ December 2019

Clinical Medical Assisting

Corinthians College Mesa, AZ September 2010

Phlebotomy

Pima Medical Institute Mesa, AZ January 1998

SKILLS

•Adult Cardiac Sonography/Bubble Studies/Contrast/Stress

•Vascular Sonography Studies

•Familiar with G.E., Samsung, Acuson, Mindray, and Philips Ultrasound Equipment

•EKG/rhythm Interpretation

•Holter Monitor/Stress Echo/ABI

•Phlebotomy/ Intravenous Catheter/POL Procedures

•Sterile Field Maintenance/Autoclave/ Suture & Staple Removal

Well versed in numerous EMR/EHR software applications and PACS

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

●Registered Cardiac Sonographer, CCI

●Medical Assisting

●Phlebotomy

●HIPPA

●OSHA

●CPR/First Responder

Basic Life Support

EXPERIENCE

Cardiac Sonographer

Banner Health Staffing Services Mesa, AZ

December 2022- Current (PRN)

●Provide ultrasound technologist coverage in echo labs throughout multiple Banner facilities, often on an “on call” basis

Cardiovascular Sonographer

Chan Heart Rhythm Institute Mesa, AZ

September 2020-CURRENT

●Perform all cardiac and vascular ultrasounds effectively and efficiently

●Prepare accurate preliminary reports with proficient knowledge of pathology and normal values

●Patient education and explanation of ultrasound examinations

●Assist with phlebotomy and stress echo

●Prepare and maintain diagnostic equipment and supplies/Coordinate ultrasound equipment maintenance

●Precisely enter CPT and ICD 10 coding for ultrasound procedures

Vascular Sonographer

Pulse Cardiovascular Institute Scottsdale, AZ February 2020-CURRENT

●Perform all vascular sonography modalities

●Patient education

●Under physician supervision, perform therapeutic procedures, such as pseudoaneurysm compression

●Assist with radio frequency ultrasound guided ablation

●Assist in training Vascular Technologist students

●Prepare preliminary reports for physician review

Monitor Technician, PCU Telemetry

Abrazo Central Campus Phoenix, AZ March 2020-September 2020

●Consistently and accurately interpret cardiac rhythms

●Monitor heart rates and rhythms of cardiac patients, record heart rate and rhythm in log along with any additional information

●Inform cardiologists, nurses, and patient care technicians of any changes with patients' heart rates and rhythm, and life-threatening arrhythmias and rates

●Provide administrative medical support to hospitalists

Cardiovascular Sonography Externship/PRN Position

Valley Heart Associates Chandler, AZ June 2019-December 2019

●Assisted with and performed echocardiograms, bubble studies, as well as vascular sonography

●Collected and reviewed patients’ medical history

●Prepared patients for procedure; explained procedure, positioned patients, attached electrodes, and leads

●Used independent judgment and applied learned methodologies according to established procedures

●Performed all required ultrasound and clinical evaluations at a technical level requiring limited supervision

●Prepared procedure reports for physician review

●Maintained a neat and organized work area; kept supplies well stocked, ensured machines were kept clean and disinfected after each procedure

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