Nathan Godley
Seven Hills,NSW
Summary
Diligent cardiac professional with six years of experience in the cardiac field. Demonstrated expertise in performing electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and analyzing holter and blood pressure monitors. Valuable experience in the catheterization lab, performing various tasks. Seeking a full-time role that presents professional challenges and allows for leveraging interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Open to weekend work, remote work opportunities, and on-call roster placement if required. Fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Sonographer
Macarthur Cardiology
11.2024 - Current
- Compete in completing echocardiograms or stress echocardiograms within a 30 minute time frame with comprehensive reports.
- Achieved greater diagnostic accuracy through close attention to detail when capturing precise measurements during echocardiograms.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on cardiac sonography techniques (using LV strain).
- Educated patients on procedure processes, alleviating anxiety and promoting a more relaxed experience during examinations.
- Provided outstanding patient care by addressing questions or concerns regarding ultrasound procedures before exams took place.
- Established a positive rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust between patients and healthcare providers.
- Supervising new trainee cardiac sonographers and providing weekly teaching sessions.
Cardiac Sonographer
Locum Cover - St Vicent Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Compete in completing echocardiograms within a 30 minute time frame with comprehensive report.
- Achieved greater diagnostic accuracy through close attention to detail when capturing precise measurements during echocardiograms.
- Educated patients on procedure processes, alleviating anxiety and promoting a more relaxed experience during examinations.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on cardiac sonography techniques and best practices (via using LV, RV and LA strain on required patients).
- Provided outstanding patient care by addressing questions or concerns regarding ultrasound procedures before exams took place.
Cardiac Technologist
Concord Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Knowledge in ballooning, percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), fractional flow reserve (FFR), optical coherence tomography (OCT), Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) and right heart studies.
- Reduced patient anxiety before procedures with clear communication about what to expect and post-procedure care instructions.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and notified physician of readings outside parameters to determine patient eligibility for testing.
Cardiac Technician
Macarthur Cardiology
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Performing and interpreting electrocardiograms, 24-hour to 7-day blood pressure and Holter monitors (experienced with Phillips, Cardioscan, GE health and NORAV systems), with detailed reports.
- Great understanding of SHEXIE (administration software) and NEMS (ECG software).
- Performing exercise stress testing via Recumbent bike or a treadmill within a 20 minute timeframe with a comprehensive report.
- Assisting cardiac sonographers in stress echocardiograms for the exercise component.
- Utilized advanced technical skills to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining optimal productivity levels within the department.
- Increased patient satisfaction with thorough explanations of procedures and answering questions.
- Completing monthly online pacemaker checks.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all procedures.
- Leading cardiac technician: Involved weekly teaching sessions for new staff members.
Cardiac Technician
Coifs Cardiology & Grafton Cardiology
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisting cardiac sonographers in full stress echocardiograms within a 45 minute time period.
- Performing and reporting on 24-hour blood pressure and Holter monitors (Cardioscan software) within a prompt timeframe.
- Completing 12 lead Electrocardiograms and blood pressure for the cardiologists when requested
- Great understanding of GENIE (administration software).
Crew Member
Guzman Y Gomez
01.2019 - 01.2021
- To keep up with the fast-paced environment
- Produce high-standard products and services for all customers
- To be versatile and multi-task jobs to assist departments of multiple restaurants
- Train new crew members and supervise several areas of the restaurant's
- Supervise areas of the restaurant (up to 10 crew members) and delegate jobs between staff members
Crew Member
McDonald's
01.2012 - 01.2019
- To keep up with the fast-paced environment
- Produce high-standard products and services for all customers
- To be versatile and multi-task jobs to assist departments of multiple restaurants
- Train new crew members and supervise several areas of the restaurant's
- Supervise areas of the restaurant (up to 10 crew members) and delegate jobs between staff members
Education
Diploma - Cardiac Sonography
Western Sydney University
Campbelltown, NSW12.2024
Master - Clinical Exercise Physiology
Southern Cross University
Lismore, NSW01.2021
Bachelor - Sport and Exercise Science
Southern Cross University
Coffs Harbour, NSW01.2020
Completion of HSC -
Peel High School
Tamworth, NSW10.2016
Completion of Certificate 3 - fitness
New England Tafe
Tamworth, NSW10.2016
Skills
- Interpreting electrocardiograms
- Using GE ultrasound machines
- Continuous learning mindset
- Comprehensive reports
- Adaptable to new technology eg Strain modalities
Using Philips ultrasound machines
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork
- Effective communication skills
Timeline
Cardiac Sonographer
Macarthur Cardiology
11.2024 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer
Locum Cover - St Vicent Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Cardiac Technologist
Concord Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Cardiac Technician
Macarthur Cardiology
01.2022 - 12.2024
Cardiac Technician
Coifs Cardiology & Grafton Cardiology
01.2021 - 01.2022
Crew Member
Guzman Y Gomez
01.2019 - 01.2021
Crew Member
McDonald's
01.2012 - 01.2019
Bachelor - Sport and Exercise Science
Southern Cross University
Completion of HSC -
Peel High School
Completion of Certificate 3 - fitness
New England Tafe
Diploma - Cardiac Sonography
Western Sydney University
Master - Clinical Exercise Physiology
Southern Cross University
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