PACS/CVIS Clinical Specialist/Consultant

Cathy M. Penniman ******@*********.***

** *** ******** ****: 714-***-****

Irvine, CA 92602 Cell: 714-***-****

FAX: 714-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Clinical and technical expertise in multi-modality, multi-vendor, Enterprise PACS/CVIS environments as it pertains to Cardiology and Radiology. Extensive Radiology and Cardiology PACS / CVIS image management experience (14 years) with consistently increasing responsibilities in product knowledge, project management, sales and technical support, as well as time and account management. Clinical experience includes 11 years in Clinical Echocardiography and 13 years in Respiratory / Pulmonary Care, achieving national registry status in Echocardiography (Adult and Pediatric) and Respiratory Care.

Professional Experience

ProSolv CardioVascular (Fuji Medical US), Clinical Specialist 2008-current

Work directly with ProSolv / FujiMedical Project Managers on all customer projects and implementations. Responsibilities include multi-modality workflow assessment and documentation, document and deliver report customization requirements to report engineering support team, provide end-user clinical applications support for ProSolv and/or Synapse product implementation, including 3rd party vendor integration. Provide cross-training support and training documentation in all aspects of PACS and CVIS to sales and product support teams. Participate in cross-training and for Adult and Pediatric Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiac Catheterization, and Vascular Ultrasound.

Agfa Healthcare, Clinical Solutions Specialist 2007-2008

Worked directly with the Radiology and Cardiology PACS sales teams to provide product demonstration and technical support at customer sites and trade shows. Responsible for quote generation, RFP response, and project planning. Responsibilities also included proper equipment set-up and system configuration, establishing DICOM connectivity and third-party software integration when applicable. Technical expertise and understanding of departmental workflow, multi vendor interoperability, image review and image management.

Emageon, Clinical Solutions Consultant 2005–2007

Worked directly with the Radiology and Cardiology PACS sales teams to provide product demonstration and technical support at customer sites and trade shows. Responsibilities included equipment set-up and system configuration, DICOM connectivity and third-party software integration when applicable. Technical expertise and understanding of departmental workflow, multi vendor interoperability, image review and image management.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. (Formerly Acuson) 2004–2005

Regional Clinical Sales Specialist, KinetDx Solutions

Ultrasound PACS product demonstration and sales support at customer sites and trade shows. Provided and maintained relevant training materials for sales reps and customers. Remote technical assistance, as well as advanced applications support to resolve complex system issues.

Clinical Systems Specialist, KinetDx Solutions 1999–2004

Post installation clinical applications training and technical support. Experienced in LAN and WAN for digital archival systems and PACS. Worked directly with ultrasound and PACS vendors, IS/IT teams, and field personnel to ensure proper DICOM connectivity, including KinetDx system installation.

Eastman Kodak Company, Health Imaging Division 1995–1999

(Formerly Nova MicroSonics)

Clinical Applications Specialist, Ultrasound PACS

Orlando Regional Medical Center; Orlando, FL 1996–1998

Registered Cardiac Sonographer, per diem

Adult and Pediatric Echocardiography

Middlesex Community College; Bedford, MA Academic Year 1994–1995

Instructor, Program in Cardiac Ultrasound

MetroWest Medical Center; Framingham, MA 1992–1995

Registered Cardiac Sonographer, lead sonographer

Adult and Pediatric Echocardiography

University of Massachusetts Medical Center; Worcester 1989–1992

Registered Cardiac Sonographer

Adult Echocardiography

Education and Certification

B.S. Biological Sciences, University of California Irvine

A.S., Certificate in Respiratory Care, Orange Coast Community College

RDCS, Adult Echocardiography (ARDMS)

RDCS, Pediatric Echocardiography (ARDMS)

RRT, Respiratory Care (ARRT)

Honors and Awards

Applications Specialist of the Year (Nova MicroSonics)

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