Al E.

Al E.

Charge Cardiovascular Sonographer

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  • About me

    Technical Director, Pediatric Echo Tech, Cardiovascular Sonographer II & Vascular Sonography Instructor, Critical thinking and clinical leadership for emergent procedures.

  • Education

    • Alabama Southern Community College

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      Associates Degree Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
    • Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound

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      Certificate Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography
    • The Burwin Institute of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound

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      Certificate Pediatric Echocardiography
    • Spring Hill College

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      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • Experience

    • Adena Health System

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2010
      Charge Cardiovascular Sonographer

      Perform adult, pediatric, stress (treadmill and dobutamine), and transesophageal echocardiograms, carotid duplexlower and upper extremity peripheral venous and arterial duplex lower and upper arterial segment pressure and waveforms electrocardiogram.venous mapping. Perform bubble study. Use contract agent, Definity. Ultrasound guilded Thrombin injectionlower venous reflux study order supplies and make sure the exams performed match charges sent to the insurance companies. Operation room experience: Utilizes Ultrasound machine to assist in the identification assessment of cardiac and vascular structures, blood flow, and abormalities for:Carotid EndartectomyCaronary Artery Bypass Grafting Peripheral artery bypassvalve replavement. Cath lab experiences: ultrasound guilded vascular access and the intravenous movement for peripheral artery angiogram, coronary angiogram, stenting, and angioplasty procedure. pericardiocentesisThoracentesis Show less

    • Eastern New Mexico Medical Center

      Jan 2010 - Jun 2013
      Cardiovascular Sonographer

      Perform adult, pediatric, stress (treadmill and dobutamine), and transesophageal echocardiograms, carotid duplex lower and upper extremity peripheral venous and arterial duplex lower and upper arterial segment pressure and waveformsvenous mapping, Ultrasound guilded Thrombin injection. lower venous reflux study electrocardiogram treadmill stress examOperation room experience: Saphenous Vein Ablation Cath lab experiences: ultrasound guilded vascular access and intravenous movement for peripheral artery angiogram coronary angiogram stenting angioplasty procedure. pericardiocentesis. Show less

    • Saint Vincent Hospital

      Sept 2013 - Feb 2015
      Cardiovascular Sonographer

      Performed adult, stress, and transesophageal echocardiograms,Carotid duplex, lower and upper extremity peripheral venous and arterial duplex, lower and upper arterial segment pressure and waveforms, abdomen aorta and renal ultrasound

    • CHI Saint Joseph Health

      Feb 2015 - now

      Obtaining and maintaining accreditation pursuant to the standards and practice articulated by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL), Directs the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment, Ensures compliance with established, Responsible for staff scheduling, laboratory and standards of practice, responsible for staff scheduling by the technical and ancillary staff, obtaining diagnostic information for interpretation by a credentialed physician Show less Perform adult, stress (treadmill and dobutamine), pediatric and transesophageal echocardiograms Perform carotid duplexPerform lower and upper extremity peripheral venous and arterial duplexPerform lower and upper arterial segment pressure and waveforms. Perform ultrasound guided thrombin injectionPerform bubble study on Echoes. Used contract agent, Opison. Cath lab experiences: ultrasound guilded vascular access and the intravenous movement for peripheral artery angiogram coronary angiogramstentingangioplasty procedure. pericardiocentesis Show less

      • Technical Director of Non-Invasive Heart Institute

        Jan 2023 - now
      • Cardiovascular Sonographer II

        Feb 2015 - Jan 2023
    • Baptist Health Lexington

      Feb 2016 - Sept 2020
      Cardiovascular Sonographer II

      Perform adult, stress (treadmill and dobutamine), pediatric and transesophageal echocardiograms, carotid duplex, lower and upper extremity peripheral venous and arterial duplexlower and upper arterial segment pressure and waveforms. Perform bubble study Use contract agent, Lumens. Operation room experience: Utilizoed ultrasound machine during Carotid Endartectomy, Caronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Peripheral artery bypass, TAVRs, Mitral Clip, Impella, Watchman, and valve replavement to assist in the identification assessment of cardiac and vascular structures, blood flow, and abormalities. Cath lab experiences: ultrasound guilded vascular access and the intravenous movement for peripheral artery angiogram, coronary angiogramstenting angioplasty procedure. pacemaker/defibrator pericardiocentesis. Thoracentesis Show less

    • Norton Children’s Hospital

      Mar 2018 - Aug 2020
      PRN Pediatric Echo Technician

      Excelled at conducting all modalities of Pediatric Echocardiography including 2-D, M-Mode, CW/PW Doppler, tissue Doppler with a working knowledge of pediatric heart disease and surgical repair

    • MedQuest College

      Sept 2018 - Jan 2019
      Vascular Sonography Instructor

      Instruction includes medical terminology, vascular anatomy and physiology, diagnostic and surgical procedures for hemodynamics, and physic of sonography, along with current vascular scanning methods and techniques

    • Ultrasound Consultant Inc,

      Jul 2019 - Aug 2020
      Vascular Sonographer

      Perform lower and upper extremity peripheral venous and arterial duplex

    • Clark Regional Medical Center

      Apr 2021 - Jan 2023
      Cardiac Sonographer

      Perform adult, stress (treadmill and dobutamine), pediatric and transesophageal echocardiograms,. Perform bubble study Use contract agent, Definity

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Adult Echocardiography (RDCS)

      ARDMS
      Mar 2007
    • Registry Vascular Technologist (RVT)

      ARDMS
      Oct 2009
    • Registry Pediatric Echocardiography (PE)

      ARDMS
      Jul 2010
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Al E.
      The employee of the Month Clark Regional Medical Center May 2022
    • Awarded to Al E.
      Nominated for 2012 Employee of the Year at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Dec 2012
    • Awarded to Al E.
      Employee of Month at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Eastern New Mexico Medical Center Mar 2012
    • Awarded to Al E.
      Clinical Instructor of the Year in Cardiovascular Sonography University of Rio Grande Aug 2008