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Munira Anwar

Toronto,ON

Summary

Experienced Cardiac Sonographer with over 14 years of experience in Echocardiography Lab. (Pediatric and Adult). Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving patient satisfaction. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of cardiac structures and pathologies. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in advance cardiovascular lab. Seasoned Cardiovascular Technologist with expertise in test methods and instrument use and laboratory policies and procedures.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cardiac Sonographer Level II

The Hospital For Sick Children
01.2023 - Current
  • Substantial experience of performing echocardiography of children.
  • Extensive knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, departmental standards and protocols and CPR procedures.
  • Commendable knowledge of echocardiography terminology, procedures and equipments,
  • Familiarity with record keeping and report writing.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain work related certification and accreditation.
  • Ability to communicate with patients and their families in a friendly manner.
  • Trained and guided staff members, student sonographer and cardiology fellows regarding sonographic procedures.

Technical Director

Victoria Medical Group
10.2017 - Current
  • Oversee the daily operations of the Echocardiography lab, ensuring compliance with industry standards and protocols.
  • Supervise and mentor a team of echocardiography technologists, providing ongoing training and support.
  • Implement quality assurance program to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient safety.
  • Collaborate with cardiologists and other healthcare professionals to develop refine imaging protocols.
  • Manage lab budget, equipment maintenance and procurement of new technologies.
  • Conduct and participate in clinical research projects to advance echocardiographic techniques and practices.

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Sunnybrook Hospital
11.2018 - 01.2023
  • Scanned more than 15000 cases by identifying various pathologies such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease,post complex cardiac surgeries and cardiac dysrhythmia.
  • Verified functionality of ultrasound equipment and worked closely with the biomedical department to refer equipment for repairs.
  • Actively involved in training and development of new sonographers and cardiology residents.
  • Updated subject matter knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
  • Conducted electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, assisted in Transesophageal and stress Echocardiogram by using electronic test equipment and recording devices.
  • Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
  • Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity such as 3D echocardiography and strain imaging.

Senior Echocardiographer

Tabba Heart institute
11.2009 - 10.2016
  • Performed routine and complex studies and assisted in variety of imaging procedures.
  • Took patient medical history and answered preliminary questions regarding procedure.
  • Collected images and recordings of blood movement, organ positioning, bodily masses and fluid accumulations.
  • Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.

Echocardiographer

Ziauddin Hospital
01.2008 - 10.2009
  • Set up and adjusted imaging equipment and manually maneuvered transducers to perform exams.
  • Performed routine and complex studies and assisted in variety of imaging procedures.
  • Maintained clean, safe and orderly procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and film storage areas.
  • Recognized significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.

Education

MBA - Healthcare Management

Biztek University
Karachi, Pakistan
04.2012

Bachelor of Science - Cardiovascular Sciences

Ziauddin Medical University
Karachi, Pakistan
04.2010

Skills

  • Quality Assurance adherence (EQI inspections for Echo lab)
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Contrast Enhanced Imaging (Definity)
  • 3D Echocardiography
  • Medical Transcriptionist
  • Transesophageal Echocardiography
  • Stress Echocardiography (Treadmill and Dobutamine)
  • Training and Development of cardiology residents and new cardiac sonographers elective training

Affiliations

1. College of Medical radiations and imaging technologists of Ontario (CMRTO)

2. American registry of diagnostic medical sonographer (Adult Echo, Pediatric Echo).

3. Member of American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)

4. Member of Canadian Society of Echocardiography (CSE)

Certification

1. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

(Adult Echo and Pediatric Echo)

2. Certified Basic life support

3. Certified in Intravenous and Intra muscular Access.

4. Member College of Medical Radiations and Imaging Technologists of Ontario.

Languages

English

Timeline

Cardiac Sonographer Level II

The Hospital For Sick Children
01.2023 - Current

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Sunnybrook Hospital
11.2018 - 01.2023

Technical Director

Victoria Medical Group
10.2017 - Current

Senior Echocardiographer

Tabba Heart institute
11.2009 - 10.2016

Echocardiographer

Ziauddin Hospital
01.2008 - 10.2009

MBA - Healthcare Management

Biztek University

Bachelor of Science - Cardiovascular Sciences

Ziauddin Medical University

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