SHNEHAL PATEL
Westminster
Summary
Knowledgeable and proficient Cardiac Sonographer with proven history of success in performing tests and supporting Cardiologists in TEEs. Highly experienced with equipment such as Philips EPIQ / iE33 / GE VIVID E95 v203. Positive and upbeat communicator with caring nature.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Intermediate level of PEDS echo
- Performing outpatient EKGs and processing EKGs
- Assisting cardiologist in performing Pericardiocentesis
- Using Lumason to enhance images to assess better WMA and to R/O Thrombus
- Assisting with Lexiscan stress test and treadmill stress test
- Perform TEE for structural heart cases
- Supervise or train students and new sonographers Scheduling exams and procedures, completing them in a timely manner
- Perform TTE with bubble study, LV / RV strain, and 3D LV volume
CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
ST. JOSEPH'S HEALTH HOSPITAL
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Perform TEE including Ablation, Cardioversion, PFO closure, and Pre/Post-Watchman
- Perform TTE including Stress-Echo, Dobutamine Stress Echo, PTCA, and Impella
- Verified functionality of ultrasound equipment and worked closely with IT department to refer equipment for repairs
- Enhancing the image quality by using Definity and agitated saline to R/O PFO
- Responding to complex issues, using excellent judgement and decision-making skills
- Responding to on-call situations in a rapid manner
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR
SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Provided student support through special accommodation, extra assistance, and assessments
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
- Led activities that develop students' physical, emotional, and social growth
CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
MOBILE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Traveling to physician's office or clinics to perform echocardiogram studies
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Completed 7 or more echoes per day
- Improving efficiency and documenting important findings
CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
PRIME HEART CLINIC
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Performed treadmill exercise echo stress test under the supervision of the cardiologist
- Prepared detailed preliminary echo reports for submission to reading cardiologist
- Performed 2-D, M-Mode, color Doppler, Pulsed wave Doppler, Continuous wave Doppler, Color Flow Doppler
- Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and increase cooperation
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities
Education
Trade School - Cardiovascular Technology
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL AND SCIENCE (AIMS)
05.2013
Skills
- Continuous learning mindset
- Quality assurance adherence
- Adaptable to new technology
- Professionalism and ethics
- Medical charting
Certification
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), 01/21, 12/27
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA), 01/24, 01/26
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Timeline
CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
01.2023 - 03.2025
CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
ST. JOSEPH'S HEALTH HOSPITAL
05.2021 - 12.2022
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR
SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL
01.2018 - 05.2021
CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
MOBILE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING
07.2013 - 08.2014
CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER
PRIME HEART CLINIC
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), 01/21, 12/27
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA), 01/24, 01/26
Trade School - Cardiovascular Technology
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL AND SCIENCE (AIMS)
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