Echo/Vascular Technologist/Supervisor

MORTON “JEFF” GRAHAM, RDCS, RVT

**** **** ****** ** *******, TX 79602 214-***-**** *************@*****.***

TECHNOLOGIST/CLINICAL MANAGER/SUPERVISOR

Dedicated medical professional with an exceptional track record of leading non-invasive cardiovascular service organizations with a leadership style focused on adding value and enhancing patient care. Expertise lies in analyzing and utilizing quality data to maximize resources and improve patient outcomes. Effective communication and collaboration skills allow for establishment of achievable goals, motivating teams to facilitate goal attainment and ensuring that all activity exceeds patient expectations.

SUMMARY OF KEY STRENGTHS

Medical Regulatory Compliance – Adult/Pediatric Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Diagnostics – Educational Program Development/Implementation – Quality Assurance – Risk Management/Mitigation – Medical Insurance Billing/Claims –Workflow Management – Performance Management – Process Improvement – Staff Training & Development – Employee Relations, Recruitment & Retention – Budget Management – Resource Utilization – Policy & Procedure Development/Implementation – PACS Systems – Patient Advocacy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Abilene Regional Medical Center Abilene TX 2013 – 2017

Ultrasound Supervisor

In charge of 9 ultrasound technologists delivering all facets of adult and pediatric echocardiography, vascular, intra-operative, and general ultrasound procedures in this high-volume 150-bed West Texas regional cardiac hospital with Level III NICU. Personally specializing in adult, pediatric and vascular sonography in addition to supervisory/management duties.

Personally performed intra-operative Transesophageal echocardiography during heart valve repair/replacement procedures assisting cardiothoracic surgeon in assessment of valve anatomy and function and anesthesiologist in probe manipulation and image interpretation, including experience with myocardial strain imaging, TTE and TEE 3-D imaging with the Philips Epiq with 3-D training taken at Philips training course in Atlantic City NJ in May 2015.

Maintain professional credentials and technical expertise by continuing the regular, high quality performance of pediatric and adult echocardiography, stress echocardiography, ECG, and Holter scanning, and all types of vascular examinations including ultrasound and segmental pressures.

Cardiovascular On-Call Specialists, Inc. Plano, TX 1996 – 2014

President & CEO; Chief Technologist

Oversee daily business operations in providing non-invasive cardiovascular, general radiology ultrasound, and arrhythmia monitoring diagnostic medical testing services; facilitated the growth of sales to $1.1M with a 50-60% profit margin.

Provide direction to a staff of seven; meet payroll obligations; establish and maintain employee benefit plans; manage insurance billing/collections; ensure compliance with local, state, federal, corporate tax/regulatory requirements; negotiate with clients and vendors; maximize quality and productivity.

Maintain professional credentials and technical expertise by continuing the regular, high quality performance of pediatric and adult echocardiography, ECG, Stress, and Holter scanning, and all types of vascular examinations including ultrasound and segmental pressures.

Cardiology & Internal Medicine Associates, PA Dallas, TX 1993 – 2000

Director of Cardiovascular Laboratory

Contributed to the growth of a private practice lab into a robust diagnostic testing center; maximized quality patient care, diagnostic data accuracy and labor productivity; ensured consistently high level of efficiency.

Managed high volume imaging of CIMA patients covering stress echocardiography, echocardiography, and all types of vascular testing, Holter monitoring, stress ECG, and stress oximetry procedures.

Negotiated and collaborated with physicians, administrators and employees in the expansion and delivery of services.

HCA Medical Center of Plano Plano, TX 1991 – 1993

Technical Chief of Echocardiography

Led the provision of all types of echocardiography and vascular procedures; maintained equipment and supplies; increased diagnostic data quality and accuracy; provided quality, compassionate patient care; performed all types of adult & pediatric echocardiography and vascular procedures; assisted with invasive cardiac procedures in the catheterization laboratory.

References available upon request

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

RDCS, AE & PE – Registered Adult & Pediatric Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

RVT – Registered Vascular Technologist – ARDMS # 31786

CCT -# 86166 (Inactive) & RCIS (Inactive) – Cardiovascular Credentialing International

AS with Honors– Cardiopulmonary Technology – Santa Fe Community College – Gainesville, FL

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