SANGEETHA RAMALINGAM

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EDUCATION

Sacramento Ultrasound Institute, Sacramento, CA

Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography with a Major in Echocardiography, December 2014

First in Class Honors in Echocardiography

ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, September 2015

University of California, Davis, Davis, CA

Degree: Bachelors of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Biology, June 2010

Deans’ Honors List, 3 quarters

UCD Medical Center Research Assistant for Dr. Kathryn Dewey; February 2010- August 2010

REGISTERED CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER

A dedicated, skillful cardiac sonographer offering strong proficiency in 2-dimensional, Doppler (Color, PW, CW) and M-Mode based procedures in echocardiography. Excellent understanding of the cardiovascular system and experience in interpreting cardiac pathologies in all modalities; including wall motion abnormalities, valvular regurgitation/stenosis, cardiomyopathies and more. Noted for strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills and ability to work independently as well as a team to enhance the medical provider with the best possible quality images. Current certification as licensed RDCS through ARDMS. Current BLS- HP, CPR and HIPPA certification through American Heart Association.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Transthoracic Imaging (TTE) Stress Echocardiography Pediatric Imaging

Transesophageal Imaging (TEE) Basic Arrhythmia Recognition ARDMS

Bubble Studies ECG Lead Placements PACS-DICOM System

EXPERIENCE

Kali S. Eswaran, MD Inc, Sacramento, CA

Cardiac Sonographer, May 2016-Present; 10 hrs/week

–Performed and observed TEE and Stress Echo scans; average of 10 scans in one day

–Double checked patient’s date of birth and assured their consent and comfort at all times

–Attached electrodes to patients’ chest

–Applied gel and performed the necessary scans

–Produced preliminary reports as per the provider’s protocol

–Operated a GE machine and treadmill

–Helped prepare for examinations by checking equipment and inventorying and restocking supplies

Sugam Specialty Hospital, Kumbakonam, India

Cardiac Sonographer, December 2015-February 2016; 10-20 hrs/week

–Conducted an average of 25 transthoracic scans a day in a busy hospital setting

–Documented and reported all pertinent data as per the cardiologist's specified protocol

–Explained procedures to patients and answered any questions they had ensuring their comfort and consent

Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Sacramento, CA

Student Intern, April 2015-June 2015; 40-50 hrs/week

–Performed and observed TEE and TTE cardiac scans; average of 7-10 scans in one day

–Produced preliminary reports as per Mercy San Juan’s Echocardiography protocol

–Attached electrodes to patients’ chest

–Operated a portable Philips Ultrasound machine throughout the hospital

–Helped prepare for examinations by checking equipment and inventorying and restocking supplies

–Read physicians orders for specific examinations and entered all appropriate patient information into the Heart Lab DICOM system; including patient demographics and insurance information

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