Rebekah McAfee
Braselton,GA
Summary
- Demonstrated eight years of experience in cardiac and vascular ultrasound.
- Echo guidance for structural heart procedures in the Cath lab including TAVR, MitraClip, TriClip, Watchman and LVAD ramp speed changes.
- Mentor and precept new hires, students, and fellows, providing guidance and training to ensure skill development and proficiency.
- Proven ability to treat patients with the upmost professional care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Recognized by peers as a leader in performing multiple modalities in the clinical setting.
- Possess a positive attitude as well as being diligent and hard-working.
- Willingness and ability to travel to outlying locations and campuses.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
08.2017 - Current
- Assists physicians with performing non-invasive diagnostic medical imaging of the cardiovascular system, including TEEs (Transesophageal Echocardiogram)
- Performs full cardiovascular studies and reporting
- Performs lead tech duties when required
- Operates and understands the use of machinery including m-mode, 2-D and 3-D imaging, full volume, perfusion, heart model, heart strain, color flow mapping and cardiac Doppler
- Knowledgeable in cardiac and vascular anatomy, including pathology
- Inpatient and outpatient echo/vascular studies
- Assistance in imaging during invasive cardiovascular cases such as TAVR/ MitraClip, TriClip, Right heart Cath biopsy, and Watchman deployments
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Athletic Heart
06.2020 - Current
- Contracted by Athletic Heart to perform echocardiogram screenings for student athletes and professional athletic programs
- Traveled to multiple campuses and athletic facilities in and out of state to provide screenings and ensure timely evaluations for athletes
- Conducted thorough echocardiograms to detect cardiomyopathies and other potential anatomical variations
- Managed and tracked personal travel expenses while on assignment
Phlebotomist, Laboratory
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
10.2015 - 08.2017
- Demonstrated expertise as a hospital laboratory technician
- Assisted RN’s and physicians in drawing lab workups on patients
- Traveled to off-site nursing homes to draw weekly labs
Education
Certification in Cardiovascular Technology -
Piedmont College, Nursing and Health Sciences
Demorest, GA05.2017
Associates of Science -
The University of North Georgia, Clinical Health Science
Gainesville, GA05.2015
Skills
- TAVR/Structural Heart procedures
- MitraClip
- TriClip
- Echocardiogram
- Stress Echocardiogram
- Transesophageal echocardiogram
- Lower and Upper Venous/Arterial Exams
- Abdominal Aorta
- LVAD ramp studies
- Peripheral IV Administration
- Computer Skills
- Epic system
- Patient Care
Certification
- CCI registered-Active
- RCS- Registered Cardiac Sonographer
- RVS- Registered Vascular Sonographer
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Athletic Heart
06.2020 - Current
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
08.2017 - Current
Phlebotomist, Laboratory
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
10.2015 - 08.2017
Associates of Science -
The University of North Georgia, Clinical Health Science
Certification in Cardiovascular Technology -
Piedmont College, Nursing and Health Sciences
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