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Nathan Godley

Seven Hills,NSW

Summary

Diligent and passionate cardiac professional with six years of experience in the cardiac field. Demonstrated expertise in performing electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, bedside inpatient echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, and analyzing Holter and blood pressure monitors. Valuable experience and knowledge in the catheterization lab, performing various tasks. Constantly recognized for high productivity and professionalism.

Seeking a part-time role, I would be open to a full-time position and weekend, on call or remote work if required for the right environment. Fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cardiac Sonographer

Macarthur Cardiology
Campbell Town, NSW
11.2024 - Current
  • Perform sixteen cardiac tests daily via either TTE or stress TTE within 30 minutes, and provide a comprehensive report.
  • Achieved greater diagnostic accuracy through close attention to detail when capturing precise measurements and additionally performing strain pattern on all patients.
  • 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.
  • Remotely analysed and interpreted Holter monitor recordings for abnormalities in cardiac rhythms.

Cardiac Sonographer

Permanent - St Vicent Hospital
Darlinghurst , NSW
10.2024 - Current
  • Competent in performing TTEs, inpatient TTE, stress TTEs, and TOEs (assisted by a cardiologist) for a diverse range of pathologies within 30 minutes, and a 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 of cardiac sonography techniques and best practices (by 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
Concord , NSW
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Great knowledge in various Cath lab tests: 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 the patient's vital signs, and notified the physician of readings outside parameters to determine the patient's eligibility for testing.
  • Maintained equipment, supplies and inventory levels for the Holter laboratory.
  • Analyzed and interpreted Holter monitor recordings for abnormalities in cardiac rhythms.

Cardiac Technician

Macarthur Cardiology
Campbell Town, NSW
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Performing and interpreting electrocardiograms, 24-hour to 7-day blood pressure, and Holter monitors (experienced with Philips, Cardioscan, GE Health, and NORAV systems), with detailed reports.
  • Great understanding of SHEXIE (administration software) and NEMS (ECG software).
  • Performing exercise stress testing via a recumbent bike or a treadmill within a 20-minute timeframe, with a comprehensive report.
  • 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.
  • Completed weekly ECG interpretation 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).

Education

Diploma - Cardiac Sonography

Western Sydney University
Campbelltown, NSW, Australia
12.2024

Master - Clinical Exercise Physiology

Southern Cross University
Lismore, NSW, Australia
01.2021

Bachelor - Sport and Exercise Science

Southern Cross University
Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
01.2020

HSC -

Peel High School
Tamworth, NSW, Australia
10.2016

Skills

  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Attention to detail
  • Electrocardiogram interpretation in adults
  • Echocardiogram interpretation in adults
  • Strong communication
  • Time management
  • Adaptable to new technology
  • Holter monitoring

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cardiac Sonographer

Macarthur Cardiology
11.2024 - Current

Cardiac Sonographer

Permanent - St Vicent Hospital
10.2024 - Current

Cardiac Technologist

Concord Hospital
09.2024 - 03.2025

Cardiac Technician

Macarthur Cardiology
01.2022 - 12.2024

Cardiac Technician

Coifs Cardiology & Grafton Cardiology
01.2021 - 01.2022

Diploma - Cardiac Sonography

Western Sydney University

Master - Clinical Exercise Physiology

Southern Cross University

Bachelor - Sport and Exercise Science

Southern Cross University

HSC -

Peel High School

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