Tammara Simmons
*** ********** **** *****, ** ***35
Telephone: 678-***-****
E-mail: *********.******@*****.***
I am registered with the ARDMS and RDCS certified in Adult Echo. I have an Associate’s degree in science of Echocardiography. I graduated from a Certificate Pediatric Echocardiography program in 2019. I am eligible to sit for the Pediatric Echo board. I have been employed as an Cardiac Sonographer since May 06, 2016. I feel confident in my skills as a sonographer and can work independently in a clinical setting. I have over twenty years experience in customer service. I am a self-starter, dedicated with the ability to multitask. I am a diligent, team leader/member; with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with patients and coworkers. I would be honored to meet with you in person to further discuss my qualifications and your expectations as an employer. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,
Tammara Simmons, RDCS, AE
Tammara Simmons
Job Objective
Seeking to obtain the position of a Cardiac Sonographer in a professional, team-oriented facility where I can utilize my skills and grow my knowledge in cardiac sonography. Summary of Qualifications
● Customer Service/PR 1991-2011
● Proficient with Epic, Merge, Merge Manager, Cerner, Med-tech, and Phillips Intellespace, MCKESSON
● Knowledge of the cardiovascular system
● Working experience in a Level II Trauma Hospital setting
● Proficient with Microsoft Office
● Experience with personnel supervision and motivation Echocardiography imaging
● Perform standard (IAC approved) echocardiographic studies Adult, Pediatric and Neonates.
● Adult, 2D, 3D, M-mode, Tissue Doppler, Color Doppler, Pulse Wave Doppler and Continuous Wave Doppler, Strain, Transesophageal Exams, Structure Heart.
● Perform advanced echocardiographic exams and advanced post-structure heart exams.
● Pediatric and Neonate 2D, M-mode, Tissue Doppler, Color Doppler, Pulse Wave Doppler and Continuous Wave Doppler.
● Competent with reporting preliminary findings and or doing complete reports.
● Proficient with Philips IE33, CX 50, Epiq 7,Vivid 9, Siemans Acuson SC 2000 Skills
● Strong attention to detail
● Great interpersonal skills
● Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
● Ability to work in a team oriented patient care environment
● Highly organized,able to multitask efficiently and effectively.
● Able to Troubleshoot Software and machines.
● Work effectively under emergent stressful situations. Work Experience
Oshner Slidell Memorial Hospital Slidell, LA 08/08/2022-11/12/2022/Travel Contract Cardiac Sonographer
● Perform standard (IAC approved) transthoracic echocardiograms on Adult, and Pediatric.
● Perform transesophageal echocardiograms on adult patient populations.
● Put in complete reports, order, change and cancel orders as needed.
●Maintained records of examination data.
Essentia Health Fargo, ND March 21, 2022- June 18, 2022 /Travel Contract Cardiac Sonographer
● Perform standard (IAC approved) transthoracic echocardiograms on Adult, Pediatric and neonates.
● Perform transesophageal echocardiograms on adult patient populations.
● Put in complete reports, order, change and cancel orders as needed.
● Maintained records of examination data.
Mcleod Regional Hospital Florence, SC August 1, 2021- March 5, 2022 /Travel Contract Cardiac Sonographer
● Perform standard (IAC approved) transthoracic echocardiograms on Adult, Pediatric and neonates.
● Helped establish IAC approved pediatric protocol for Mcleod Regional Hospital
● Put in complete reports, order, change, merge and cancel orders as needed.
● Maintained records of examination data.
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Marietta GA May 06, 2016 – May 21, 2021 Cardiac Sonographer
● Perform standard (IAC approved) transthoracic echocardiograms on adult, pediatric and neonate populations.
● Perform transesophageal echocardiograms on a professional level on adult patient populations
● Demonstrate competence, at a highly proficient level, in assisting with invasive/interventional and intraoperative procedures including: 3-D and Structure heart procedures :MV Clips, PFO closure, TAVR, Watchman. Knowledgeable in LVAD, Impella and ECMO echocardiograms.
● Put in new, change and cancel orders as needed.
● Maintained records of examination data.
Certifications
● BLS Certified, CPR
● RDCS ARDMS #190346
● Pediatrics Certification :GNTC 2020 ARDMS Pediatric Echo Board Eligible
Philips Epiq 2D and 3D Heart Model and TEE training Educational Background
Georgia Northwestern College (aka Coosa Valley Technical College)- CAAHEP Accredited- Rome, Georgia
Associate Degree in Echocardiography, 2016
Alpha Lamda Omega Officer: GNTC 2014-2016
Georgia Northwestern College (aka Coosa Valley Technical College)- CAAHEP Accredited- Rome, Georgia
Certificate in Pediatric Echocardiography 2020
Volunteer Services
U.S. Army Fort Hood, Texas
1st Cav DIV 2-8, & 115 FSB 2000-2006
● Co-Family Readiness Leader
● Fundraisers
● Point of Contact
● Webmaster/Graphics
References
Slidell Memorial Hospital Manager : Amanda Baker/ Office: 985-***-**** Essentia Health Hospital
Chief Tech Ashley Lowrie
Phone : 701-***-****
Email: ******.******@**************.***
Mcleod Regional Hospital Florence, SC
1. Chief Tech Adrian Reed
Phone : 478-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
2. Pediatric Cardiologist David Steflik
Phone: 706-***-****
Email: *****.*******@************.***
3. Co worker Betsy Allen
Phone: 843-***-****
********.**@*****.***
Wellstar Kennestone Kennesaw, GA
1. Chief Echo Tech Joan Aulicky Phone:
****.*******@********.***
2. Manager Florene Hill 404-***-****
*******.****@********.***