ANNA KIDA, RDCS-AE, RCS
** ******* **~ GARFIELD, NJ 07026
Cell: 201-***-****~ Email: ************@*****.***
REGISTERED CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
Diligent Echo Technician focused on the timely, quality completion of all lab procedures seeking to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disease. Proficient in the production of high quality diagnostic echocardiograms with the ability to examine and evaluate technical aspects of echocardiographic examination results and prepare preliminary findings to the cardiologist.
LANGUAGES Bilingual English/Polish
EQUIPMENT Experience with ATL, Philips, GE ultrasound machines
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & REGISTRIES AHA, BLS Healthcare Provider Certificate, HIPAA Privacy Regulations Certificate, American Medical Certification Association, MAC Medical Assistant Certification, AMCA PTC, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, AMCA ETC, Certified EKG Technician, ARDMS,RDCS AE and CCI-Registered Cardiac Sonographer
CARDIAC ULTRASOUND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, Montclair, NJ 05/01/2023 - 07/14/2023
Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville, NJ 07/24/2023 - 10/13/2023
Performed echocardiogram procedures utilizing ultrasound modalities of 2-0, M-Mode, color flow, Doppler, PW, CW, and Pedoff probe protocols testing for visualization of all possible cardiac structures, prosthesis, and pertinent arterial and venous anatomy and flow of blood – trained to ICAEL standards
Obtained patient history, explained procedures to patient, addressed patients’ concerns, and followed established pre-screening policy and procedures
Assisted in pediatric diagnostic echocardiogram examination
Trained in electroencephalogram (EEG)
Experienced and proficient in the performance and interpretation of routine and advanced echocardiography protocols, observed and trained to set up for treadmill stress echocardiogram procedures and TEE exams
Executed vitals, prepared and ensured patients were properly positioned and immobilized for examination
Applied critical thinking skills to ensure optimal patient care within scope of training
Strictly adhered to all hospital and departmental safety regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures
Knowledge and compliance with OSHA and PPE regulations
CLINICAL and OFFICE TRAINING
2-D
M-Mode
Doppler
Color Flow with calculations
Tissue Doppler Imaging
Carotids
Intro to Vascular Studies
Pedoff Probe
Vented Definity
Stress test
EKG, EEG
Trained in carotid vascular, ICA, ECA
Vital signs
Phlebotomy
Scheduling
Microsoft Office Suite
EMR
Epic Software
EDUCATION
Eastwick College, Ramsey NJ Graduate, Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography 07/2021-10/2023
CAAHEP Accredited Program
Program included introduction to Echo and Vascular studies with on campus training including 200 scanning hours
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES 06/20/2021 Walk/Run St. Jude and Polish Cultural Foundation Inc.
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Morris Heart Associates, Morristown, NJ Medical Assistant 03/01/2022-04/30/2023
01/03/2024-present time
Obtained medical history, vitals and medication list updating EMR system and preparing for physician
Extensive experience working in cardiology
Eastwick Collage,Ramsey,NJ Echo,Vascular Lab Assistant 04/28/2024-present time