Simran Luthra
Blacktown,Australia
Summary
Experienced and highly skilled Cardiac Sonographer with a strong background in providing comprehensive echocardiography services to patients. Accredited by the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry and holding a post-graduate diploma in cardiac sonography. Collaborative team player, adept at working within NSW Health protocols and guidelines. Committed to delivering patient-centered care while respecting patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. Highly skilled in managing workloads, prioritizing tasks, and thriving in high-demand environments. Committed to ongoing professional development for continuous enhancement of clinical skills and delivering excellent cardiovascular care. Reliable and results-driven professional consistently contributing to positive outcomes in cardiac health. Ready to contribute to the success of Westmead Hospital's Cardiology Department by providing high-quality echocardiography services while fostering career growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Sonographer
Cardiac Care Centre
06.2024 - Current
- Clinical Supervisor To Cardiac Sonography Students.
- Conducts Echocardiograms and Stress Echo Tests.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient medical histories, ensuring relevant information was considered when interpreting results.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry advancements and best practices.
Cardiac Sonographer
Midwest Heart Clinic
03.2022 - Current
- Travelling to regional areas of NSW with cardiologist Dr Richard Cranswick, Locations-Tamworth, Forbes, Lightning Ridge, and Bateman Bay to provide cardiac imaging services to patients in remote locations.
- Work every fortnight in Wahroonga Sydney Heart Clinic.
- Utilized advanced imaging techniques to support diagnosis and treatment in culturally diverse communities
- Educated patients on procedure processes, alleviating anxiety and promoting a more relaxed experience during examinations.
- Established a positive rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust between patients and healthcare providers.
- Achieved greater diagnostic accuracy through close attention to detail when capturing precise measurements during echocardiograms.
- Streamlined communication by effectively collaborating with cardiologists to discuss findings and develop treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient comfort by employing a gentle touch and clear communication during cardiac ultrasound procedures.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac arrhythmia.
Trainee Cardiac Sonographer
Midwest Heart Clinic
09.2021 - 11.2024
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Promoted positive collaboration among trainees, encouraging teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Enhanced trainee experience by developing comprehensive orientation programs and hands-on training sessions.
- Completed comprehensive training modules to gain proficiency in industry-specific software, contributing to more efficient project execution.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Cardiac Technologist
Cardiac Care Centre and Midwest Heart Clinic
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
- Improved collaboration with healthcare team members by sharing pertinent information on patients cardiac function.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing cardiac diagnostic tests and procedures such as 24 hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure monitoring, Electrocardiograms 24 Hour Holter monitoring, Heart bugs and Pocket ECGs.
- Maximized operational efficiency by maintaining and troubleshooting cardiovascular equipment as needed.
- Assisting Sonographers with Stress Testing Tests
Education
Post-Graduate Diploma - Cardiac Sonography
Western Sydney University
01-2024
Skills
- Professionalism and communication
- Teamwork And Collaboration
- Patient Care And Comfort
- Patient Preparation And Consent
- Patient Record-keeping Proficiency And Medical Confidentiality
- Report Generation And Urgent Attention to Diagnosis
- Physical Stamina and Active Listener
- Time Management and Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability along with Written Communication Skills
- Problem-solving capacity
- Equipment Maintenance and Handling
- Quality control and Quality assurance
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid
- Continuous learning mindset and Adaptability to New Technologies
Membership And Certifications
- Accredited member of the Australian Society of Sonographers Registry
- Member of Australian Sonography Association
- Member of American Society of Echocardiography
- Certified in Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support
- Certified in First Aid and CPR
- Working with Children Check
- Police Check
- Age Care Check
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Certification
ASAR 11345
Affiliations
- Australian Sonography Accredition Registry
Timeline
Cardiac Sonographer
Cardiac Care Centre
06.2024 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer
Midwest Heart Clinic
03.2022 - Current
Cardiac Technologist
Cardiac Care Centre and Midwest Heart Clinic
09.2021 - 11.2023
Trainee Cardiac Sonographer
Midwest Heart Clinic
09.2021 - 11.2024
Post-Graduate Diploma - Cardiac Sonography
Western Sydney University
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