Imran Rahim

Experience

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  SUNY Downstate Medical Center

  Jan 2003 - now

  Cardiac sonographer

   Treadmill and dobutamine stress tests, m-mode, two-dimensional and Doppler ultrasound studies analyzing echocardiograms as well as special procedures on adults. Carotid dopplers, two-dimensional, tunica intima thickening for research projects. Abdominal aorta.  Establish protocols for new procedures performed in the lab and for an effective work flow pattern. Perform teaching duties within the lab. Involved in developing and carrying out research protocols.  Responsible for maintaining electronic monitoring equipment. Assist with patient preparation Show less

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  NYU Langone Medical Center

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Cardiac Sonographer - Technical Director

  NYU Hospitals Center Cardiac Sonographer - Technical Director Perform, measure and analyze all aspects of cardiac ultrasound which include M-mode two dimensional, pulsed and continuous wave, and color flow Doppler echocardiography. Coordinate and oversee clinical workflow and staffing patterns for all Sonographers. Supervise main job duties of Sonographers. Document all studies according to departmental procedures. Assist in Quality Assurance improvement programs, measurements and QA meetings. Maintain equipment for proper function and safety. Assist Medical Director with staffing schedule. Assist in obtaining lab accreditation Show less

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  Mount Sinai Health System

  Jan 2013 - now

  Senior Cardiac Sonographer

   Perform, measure and analyze all aspects of cardiac ultrasound which include M-mode two dimensional, pulsed and continuous wave, and color flow Doppler echocardiography. Prepare assessment, evaluation and preliminary interpretation for the attending cardiologist’s review. Provide diagnostic evaluation and make preliminary measurements and calculations on data obtained in the tests. Maintain patient and study logs, data acquisition, and record statistical data. Obtain/maintain and run the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program in accordance with Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL) standards of accreditation.  Manage quality assurance protocols in conjunction with ICAEL standards including manage correlation data for patients who have undergone transthoracic echocardiograms and other diagnostic procedures.  Review test results with the cardiologist and maintain documentation.  Ensure all procedural guidelines are followed. Maintain equipment, scan rooms, and inventory.Perform all Stress Echocardiogram Show less

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  New York University

  Jan 2016 - now

  Cardiovascular Sonographer