Advanced cardiac Sonographer
Resume:
Tammara Simmons
*** ********** **** *****, ** ***35
Telephone: 678-***-****
E-mail: *********.******@*****.***
I am registered with the ARDMS and RDCS certified in Adult and Pediatric Echo. I have an Associate’s degree in Applied Science of Echocardiography. 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 hospital or 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 speak with you to further discuss my qualifications and your expectations as an employer. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Tammara Simmons, RDCS, AE,PE
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 CV, MCKESSON(Change), TOMTEC
● 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, and 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.
Perform EKGs
● Competent with reporting preliminary findings and or doing complete reports.
● Proficient with Philips IE33, CX 50, Epiq 7,Vivid 9,Vivid E95 Siemans Acuson SC 2000,GE
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.
Tammara Simmons
Work Experience
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
Gulfport, MS Travel Contract 07/15/2023-current
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: l
Structure heart procedures :Watchman Devices
● Put in new, change and cancel orders as needed.
● Maintained records of examination data
Oshner Slidell Memorial Hospital Slidell, LA 08/08/2022-07/15/2023/Travel Contract Cardiac
Sonographer
● Perform standard (IAC approved) transthoracic echocardiograms on Adult, and Pediatric.
● Perform transesophageal echocardiograms on adult patient populations.
Perform Stress echo : Treadmill and Dobutamine
● 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 FT Cardiac Sonographer
● Perform standard (IAC approved) transthoracic echocardiograms on adult, pediatric and
neonate populations.
● Perform transesophageal echocardiograms on a professional level on adult patient population.
Perform Stress echo : Bicycle and Dobutamine.
● 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 AE, PE 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 2019
References
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
Director:Trisha Watts
Cell 228-***-****
Manager Brandy Williams
Cell 228-***-****
Slidell Memorial Hospital Manager : Amanda Bates/ Office: 985-***-****
******.*****@***************.***
Manager : Chris Breland 601-***-****
Co worker : David Gramillion Stress lab Charge RN cell: 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-***-****
Florene.Hill@wellstar.
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