Highlights:Professional with diversified and extensive experience as cardiac/vascular sonographer, 15 years of experience in cardiovascular procedures , including:adult and pediatric echocardiograms, contrast echos. exercise/Dobutamine Stress Echo, Carotid-Vertebral duplex , peripheral arterial and venous Doppler, ECG, Holter, and treadmill stress tests. Assisting physicians performing pericardiocentesis ; transesophageal echos (TEE) during open heart surgeries and in guided procedures in Cath lab , including ASD occlusion, LAA occlusion, TAVR, and Mitral Clip. FULLY BILINGUAL SPANISH-ENGLISH

Skills:ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, RDCS, RVT, cardiac sonographer, vascular technologist

Goal:Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer, Cardiovascular procedures , including:adult and pediatric echocardiograms, contrast echos. exercise/Dobutamine Stress Echo, Carotid-Vertebral duplex , peripheral arterial and venous Doppler, ECG, Holter, and treadmill stress tests. Assist physicians performing pericardiocentesis; transesophageal echos (TEE) during open heart surgeries and in guided procedures in Cath lab , including ASD occlusion, LA occlusion, TAVR, and Mitral Clip. FULLY BILINGUAL SPANISH-ENGLISH

Membership:American Society of Echocardiography

Certification:ACLS PROVIDER; ARDMS: RVT (VT); RDCS (AE);

Honor:Central University of Venezuela (UCV): Graduated with honors: cum laude

Cardiac- Sonographer 07/2011 - current
HONG KONG ADVENTIST HOSPITAL (Cardio-Pulmonary lab), Hong Kong, Hong Kong United States
Industry: Health Care
HONG KONG ADVENTIST HOSPITAL (Cardio-Pulmonary lab) Cardiac- Sonographer
Performing the full range of cardiac diagnostic ultrasound procedures and complex specialized procedures. Includes adult and pediatric echocardiograms, contrast echos, exercise/dobutamine stress echo. 3D écho and 3D TEE. Describing abnormal findings and relevant data ; writing preliminary reports.to facilitate physicians interpretation. Preceptor (Clinical instructor) training students as assigned. Assisting physicians performing pericardiocentesis,,transesophageal Echos (TEE) and TEE guided procedures in Cath lab such as TAVI, Mitral Clip, TEE during open heart surgeries. Clean, desinfect and mantain TEE probe according to Department and Hospital’s Infection control Policy.--
Ultrasound Sales Manager / Application specialist 04/2007 - 04/2011
Toshiba Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela
Industry: Medical Equipments
Ultrasound application specialist the first two years, then I was promoted to Regional Ultrasound Sales Manager.
Building.and maintaining professional business relationships with physicians, nurses and technicians. Conducted sales presentations to large and small groups and demonstrated the use of different equipment. Provided reports on activities, forecasts, sales and projects. Developed and delivered product training to customers on the use of Toshiba’s equipment. Building presets and teaching new applications and modules to physicians and technicians. Provided technical and clinical leadership during sales process by demonstrating a wide range of ultrasound products capabilities.--
Cardio-vascular sonographer tech 12/2004 - 04/2007
Clinica Avila, Caracas, Venezuela
Industry: Private Hospital
Performed cardiovascularstudies for outpatients and inpatients. In ICU, emergency department, ward and in the non-invasive cardiac Lab. Adults and children.
Independently performed Echocardiographic Studies, Vascular Studies, (Carotid, peripheral artery and Venos duplex) and Dobutamine Stress Echos, Intravenous cannulation, presenting reports and clinical interpretation for physicians. Assist physicians in performing TEE. Preceptor of fellows and students.--
Cardio-vascular sonographer tech 08/2000 - 12/2004
UCLA Latino-American Unit, Caracas, Venezuela
Industry: Private Hospital Santiago Leon
Independently performed Echo Studies, Vascular Studies (Carotid, peripheral Arterial and Venous doppler), Treadmill Stress Testing, and Exercise and Pharmacological Stress Echos, presented reports and clinical interpretation for physicians. Conducted 12 lead EKGs, Pressure Map, and 24-hours EKG Holter Monitoring.
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Tecnical Manager of Respiratory Department 05/1997 - 07/2000
Santa Sofia Hospital, Caracas, Venezuela
Industry: Private Hospital
Managed payroll data of all personnel, created work schedules, prepared the department budget and inventory of supplies, interviewed job candidates, and trained new employees on departmental procedures.
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Sales executive 02/1995 - 03/1997
Respitec INC, Caracas, Venezuela
Industry: Medical equipments
Sales executive of Respironic's exclusive distributor in Venezuela and the Caribbean. Demonstrated and sold respiratory equipment from Respironics , Airsep, and Micromedical. Trained clients in the use of spirometers, Bipap’s, CPAP’s and polysomnography equipment.Translated from English to Spanish several equipment manuals of Respironic INC.
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Assistant Professor 03/1993 - 04/2011
Central University of Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela
Industry: Education
Assistant professor. Faculty of Medicine, undergraduate program Cardiopulmonary technology. Courses taught: Cardiovascular Exploration I: ECG, Stress test, Holter, CPR. Cardiovascular Exploration II: Echocardiography Respiratory exploration I: Lung function test, arterial blood gases, respiratory therapy.
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Respiratory Therapist 07/1991 - 01/1995
Centro Medico Caracas, Caracas, Venezuela
Industry: Private Hospital
Performed Pulmonary Function Testing, Arterial Blood Gases, Oxygen Therapy, nebulizer, Bronchial Hygiene, and Artificial Airway Care. Monitored and controlled parameters of Non-Invasive and Invasive Ventilation. Ordered and restocked
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Universidad Central de Venezuela 04/1987 - 07/1991
Caracas, DF, Venezuela
Degree: Associate's Degree
Major:Cardio-Pulmonar Technologiy
Central University of Venezuela. (UCV) Cardiopulmonary Technologist . Graduated with honors: cum laude

Ingrid V Salazar RVT Echo Cardiography, Vascular, Cardiac sonographer, Bilingual,