Cardiovascular Sonographer

Shannon Mclaughlin

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Surprise, AZ 85387 845-***-**** ************@*****.***

CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHER

Seeking a full time or part time position in a hospital, medical office or imaging facility.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with an Associates Degree seeking to obtain, review and integrate pertinent patient data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results; effectively able to communicate with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special nature of Sonographic examinations and patient's needs.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

AHA, American Heart Association Present

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Healthcare Provider Certificate HIPAA Privacy Regulations Training Certificate

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRIES

CCI-RCS

Registered Cardiac Sonographer

AMCA ECT

Certified EKG

CARDIOVASCULAR ULTRASOUND EXPERIENCE

Echocardiographer

Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY. 12/19- Current

Strictly adhered to all hospital and departmental safety regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures

Performed adult transthoracic echocardiograms utilizing 2-D, M-mode, Color flow Doppler with measurements, Tissue Doppler, PW, CW, Strain, 3D/4D and Pedoff probe protocols

Performed treadmill stress echo

Completed all preliminary reporting for all types of exams

Advanced knowledge of both GE and Philips ultrasound machines

Assisted with pediatric ultrasounds

Follow all PPE guidelines

Echocardiographer 12/19- 04/20

Columbiadoctors, Suffern, NY

Cardiac Sonographer, 960 hour Clinical Externship 02/19 - 07/19

Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown, NY

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

Performed adult transthoracic echocardiograms utilizing 2-D, M-mode, Color flow Doppler with measurements, Tissue Doppler, PW, CW, and Pedoff probe protocols

Experienced and proficient in the performance and interpretation of routine and advanced echocardiography protocols

Prepared and ensured patients were properly positioned and immobilized for echocardiography examination

Patient intake, explained the procedure to be performed, maintaining ethical standards

Applied critical thinking skills to ensure optimal patient care within scope of training

Aided in TEE including the ones performed in the Electrophysiology (EP) and the Cath lab

Observed treadmill stress echocardiogram procedures

Executed vital signs and followed detailed exam protocols

Assisted the physician as directed, followed procedures, demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, cooperation, and maintained an attitude of professionalism

Strictly adhered to all hospital and departmental safety regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures

EDUCATION

Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography and Medical Assisting Science 07/19

Eastwick College, Ramsey, NJ

Graduate, Associate in Applied Science Degree

Echocardiography, Cardiovascular Ultrasound

Knowledgeable in full scope of vascular procedures to test the veins and arteries, mapping the different vessels and arteries in the body to show blockages, and progression of diseases Performed all vascular procedures including 2D & color flow Doppler

Performed ultrasound exams in venous, arterial, carotid, renal, aorta, AVF, and PVR.

Licensed Massage Therapist 08/12

Arizona School of Massage Therapy, Phoenix, AZ

Licensed, New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy

Graduate, Massage Therapy-Anatomy & Kinesiology

Graphic Design and Animation 01/07

The Chubb Institute, Parsippany, NJ

Graduate, Graphic Design and Animation Diploma

MEMBERSHIPS – PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

ASE, American Society of Echocardiography – Student Member

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute – Student Member

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