Cardiac sonographer

CHAITRA RAO Work Status: US Citizen

Allen, TX ***13 • Cell: 978-***-**** • Email: ***********@*****.*** SKILLS PROFILE

● CPR and First Aid certified, experienced in assisting residents and clients with activities of daily living

● Proficiency in performing electrocardiograms EKGs/ECGs

● Knowledge of Cardiac anatomy and physiology

● Ability to operate and troubleshoot cardiac monitoring equipment

● Familiar with operating ultrasound machines Esaote and Philips

● Understanding of arrhythmias and their treatment

● Patient preparation for stress tests, echocardiograms, ABI, lower extremity arterial and venous tests

● Ability to obtain accurate patient medical histories and vital signs

● Understanding medical terminology and HIPAA regulations

● Strong communication and interpersonal skills

● Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate patient records

● Proficiency in EMR, calling in prescription refill and administration of medication

● Familiarity with infection control procedures and medical equipment sterilization

● Willingness to work as part of a team in a fast paced medical environment

● Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Sonography – Concorde Career College, Dallas, TX Graduating on April 19, 2023 . Certified EKG tech through NPS Apr 2022

SPI (sonography principles and instrumentation examination) through ARDMS Sep 2022 Clinical Medical Assistant, Collin College - Plano, TX Mar 2021 Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA certified), National Healthcare Association (NHA) Apr 2021 BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Certification Aug 2020 Master of Science (Biotechnology), University of Mysore, India Jun 2007

- Biochemical Techniques, Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Tissue Culture Bachelor of Science (Life Sciences), University of Mysore, India Jun 2005

- Biochemistry, Microbiology and Botany

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Cardiovascular Sonography, Concorde Career College, TX Aug 2021 - till date

● Currently in the mid of clinical rotations at Apex Cardiovascular Imaging Sep 2021–till date o Under the mentorship of Dr Kathy Fleischmann at CoreCareTx and Heart Rhythm Specialists o Under the mentorship of Miss Peggysue Carroll at Cardiac centers of Texas o Volunteering for North Dallas Research Associates Cardiovascular Sonography, McKinney, TX Mar 2021 – May 2021

● Shadowed Mrs. Kathy Fleischmann in Echo and Vascular sonography CMA Externship at Heart Rhythm Specialists, McKinney, TX Dr. Dale Yoo’s office Jan 2021 – Mar 2021

● Handled patient intake, and scheduled patients and answered phone calls

● Performed vital signs, ECG/EKG, Holter Monitor hook up, and educated patients on medication

● Prepared patients for Cardiovascular sonography

Office Admin, Mobiliya Inc (now Quest Global), Frisco, TX Jan 2019 – Apr 2020

● Greeted customers; answered and redirected calls appropriately; sorted and forwarded mail CHAITRA RAO Work Status: US Citizen

● Performed various errands for the Managers, Directors and VPs.

● Assisted the Legal team on work permit Visa processing for the employees

● Validated and approved expense reports of the employees; made extensive use of MS Word and Excel Research Trainee, Neuroscience Department Rutgers University, New Jersey Jun – Dec 2008

● Worked as a Research Trainee under the Guidance of Dr. Martin Grumet (Director, Stem Cell Research Center); Research Area: Animal cell culture, Microscopy and Protein Isolation, using wet-lab, involving Cell cultures Assistant Researcher / Project Trainee, National Center for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru, India Mar – Aug 2007

● Worked in the Isolation of Heparin Sulphate Proteoglycans from Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells under the Guidance of Dr. Kaustubh Rau (NCBS, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research TIFR)

● Research Area - Isolation and Protein Purification of HUVECs and Isolation of Plasma Membrane Fragments OTHER SKILLS AND INTERESTS

● Trained musician in Indian classical music; conducting music classes and training people in classical music.

● Volunteering at Hindu Temple in Plano, Texas.

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