Salvatore Modica-RCS
Brooklyn, NY 11204
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Objective:
Dedicated and patient-focused Registered Cardiac Sonographer, looking to
obtain a challenging position within a medical facility that will allow me
to utilize my skills and provide opportunity for professional and personal
growth.
Experience:
2014 - Present RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER Red
Bank, NJ
Cardiovascular Sonographer
. Perform echocardiograms, stress echo and TEE's for both outpatient and
inpatient
. Enter charges for procedures performed
. Assists in other department functions when needed with answering
phones and scheduling procedures
2013 - Present NYU-CENTER FOR MEN'S HEALTH New
York, NY
Cardiovascular Sonographer- Per Diem
. Perform 2D Echocardiogram and Stress Test
. Obtain and record accurate patient history including preliminary
reports
. Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their
safety and comfort
Medical Assistant
. Perform Physical assessments, routine tests, specimen collection,
EKG's, patient registration, and front desk support
. Assist with procedures; change dressings, and prepare patients for
diagnostic tests
. Maintain and change catheters for patients; instruct on
catheterization procedures
. Take vital signs and record information into patients' medical records
. Perform urinalysis test; prepare samples for lab analysis and file lab
reports
. Provide back-office support and inventory control
. Educate patients on surgical/diagnostic procedures and medications
. Sterilize equipment and supplies and order medical supplies
. Call in prescriptions; maintain procedure, patient and pharmaceutical
logs
2012- 2014 FAMILY MEDICAL CARE Woodbridge,
NJ
Cardiovascular Sonographer
. Performed Echocardiograms /2-D, M-Mode, Doppler and Color Flow
. Performed Stress Echocardiogram imaging
. Prepared reports and printed images after scanning patients and work
with the Doctors to provide a better understanding of the underlying
cause
2012 - 2013 PREMIER MEDICAL ASSOCIATES Brooklyn, NY
Medical Assistant
. Handled patient intake, took medical histories and vital signs,
conducted EKG's, took blood draws
. Prepared treatment rooms for examination of patients
. Assisted doctors in treating patients with various conditions
. Was responsible for elucidating hospital procedures to patients and
visitors and made sure environment was safe and sanitary for admission
and treatment
2011- 2012 BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Holmdel, NJ
Cardiovascular Sonographer-INTERNSHIP
. Performed Echocardiograms on In/Outpatients
. Assisted in Trans-esophageal Echocardiography (TEE) procedures and
Saline/Bubble Studies
. Performed stress echocardiography under supervision of technicians and
physicians
Areas of Expertise:
Echocardiography EKG Interpretation Pulse-Wave Doppler
2-D Doppler Holter Monitors Continuous-Wave Doppler
M-Mode Pacemaker Analysis CPR Certified
Transesophageal 2-D Stress Echocardiography Hemodynamic
Evaluation
Education:
2010-2012 SANFORD BROWN INSTITUTE
Iselin, NJ
1996-1998 BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Lincroft, NJ
1992-1996 RARITAN HS Hazlet,
NJ
Registry & Certificates: Cardiovascular Credentialing International
(CCI): Registered Cardiac Sonographer
ARDMS eligible
Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
Medical Assistant Program
References: Available upon request