Sonja Riffle, MBA/HCA, RDCS
***** **** *** *. ( Puyallup, WA 98375 ( abihiu@r.postjobfree.com (
Motivated, reliable heath care professional with over 20 years of
experience in the cardiac field.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. EXPERIENCED AS A MANAGER AND TECHNICIAN IN THE CARDIAC MEDICAL FIELD
. Knowledgeable and experienced in Federal Regulations and Compliance
. Developed and implemented non-invasive cardiac training programs within a
hospital environment
. Exceptional communication, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills
. Excel in a leadership role, and in mentoring others
. Exhibits teamwork philosophy in the work place and strategic planning
. Catalyst for new ideas and challenges, dynamic personality
. Experience with demonstrating and selling medical devices
. Assemble/build project teams/SWOT analysis
Professional Experience
PROJECT MANAGER/SITE MONITOR APRIL 2010 - PRESENT
VentriPoint, Inc. Seattle, WA
. Medical Device Sales and Research & Development experience
. Developed and implemented Standards of Operating Procedures manual for
installation of new right ventricular 3D volume analysis by VMS
. Installed VMS at Toronto Hospital Sick Kids for both clinical application
and research
. Train physicians and sonographers to use, implement, and maximize the
ultrasound system for the right ventricle in 3D analysis
. Managed HIPAA and JCAHO compliance
. Organization management
Lead Pediatric/Adult Echocardiograph Technician June 2004 - June 2010
Intermountain Healthcare Salt Lake City, UT
. Preceptor for Pediatric Cardiology Fellows in echocardiograms and
congenital heart disease
. Expert in obtaining precise studies of echocardiograms
. Presenter of congenital heart disease to the Pediatric Cardiologists,
Fellows, and staff on a biannual basis
. Designed and implemented the digital template for echo reports, improving
workflow efficiency
. Developed and participated in the standardization of protocols for image
acquisition of studies for all hospital personnel
. Managerial Responsibilities:
o Track record of problem solving
o Maintain the workflow of physicians and staff
o Coordinated inventory, budget & schedule
o Effective communication with patients, families and staff
. Excel in performance of all avenues of echocardiograph
Lead Stress treadmill / Echo Technician February 1989 - July 2004
Utah Valley Regional Medical Center (IHC) Provo, UT
. Performed adult echocardiograph tests (2001-2004)
. Worked as an Exercise Stress Test Technician
. Preceptor for non-invasive cardiology tests
. Taught basic electrocardiogram class for new hires
. Traveled to outreach facilities to train employees in cardiac testing
. Managed a neonatal multidisciplinary follow-up clinic
Education And Training
M.A. IN BUSINESS & HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT SEPTEMBER 2010
University of Phoenix Salt Lake City, UT
GPA 3.6
B.S. in Health Sciences 2004
Weber State University Ogden, UT
GPA 3.9 ? Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Training & Certifications
. RDCS Specialty Fields Adult Echo & Pediatric Echo #118750
References upon request