Justin Rhodes
Encinitas
Summary
Experienced Cardiac Sonographer with strong organizational skills and effective communication. Proficient in conducting comprehensive echocardiograms and assisting in structural heart procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and improved patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Sonographer
Scripps Health
San Diego
08.2020 - Current
- Conducted echocardiograms to assess cardiac function and structure.
- Evaluated the anatomy of cardiac structures, chambers, valves, great vessels and pericardium.
- Assisted physicians with interpreting ultrasound images for diagnosis.
- Produced detailed written reports of examination findings with complete documentation of all relevant clinical information.
- Conducted stress echo testing using treadmill protocols.
- Assisted in various structural heart procedures using transesophageal echo (TEE) and intracardiac echo (ICE).
- Used advanced imaging techniques, such as 3D, X-plane, speckle tracking, and Ultrasound Image Enhancements.
Emergency Department Technician
Scripps Health
San Diego
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Assisted nurses and doctors with patient care by taking vital signs, providing wound care, and collecting specimens.
- Conducted patient assessments under supervision of staff nurses and physicians.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by initiating life-saving procedures such as CPR according to policy guidelines.
- Performed EKGs on patients to monitor heart rate and rhythm as requested by physician or nurse.
- Adhered to safety protocols while performing tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Technology, Echocardiography
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA06-2020
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS05-2014
Skills
- 3D echocardiography
- IntraCardiac Echo (ICE)
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Task prioritization
- Adaptable to new technology
- Work well under pressure or stressful environments
Certification
• ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (AE). June 2020
• ARDMS SPI Exam. July 2019
• NREMT Certification. December 2017
• AHA Basic Life Support for healthcare provider. July 2024
Timeline
Cardiac Sonographer
Scripps Health
08.2020 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Scripps Health
04.2018 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Technology, Echocardiography
Grossmont College
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
MidAmerica Nazarene University