JENNIFER E. JOHNSTON
Albuquerque - NM
Summary
Certified Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with fourteen years of experience and a proven track record performing advanced echocardiographic procedures, including 2D/3D imaging, Doppler, stress echocardiograms, contrast studies, and LVAD evaluations. Skilled in patient care, training, equipment troubleshooting, and multilingual communication. Passionate about improving patient outcomes and mentoring the next generation of sonographers.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Ultrasound Imaging Director / Business Development Strategist
High Desert Doppler
05.2024 - Current
Chinese Language Instructor
CLI
01.2003 - Current
Traveling Sonographer
New Mexico Heart Institute, Lovelace
03.2023 - 08.2023
Sonographer (Part-time / PRN)
Memorial Hermann Southeast
11.2022 - 02.2023
Traveling Sonographer
Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - 10.2022
Traveling Sonographer
San Juan Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - 04.2022
Sonographer (Part-time / PRN)
Houston Cardiovascular Associates (HCVA)
02.2021 - 09.2021
Sonographer (Full-time)
Houston Methodist Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Cared for transplant and critical care patients.
- Recognized for quality care and anonymous reviews.
- Led patient satisfaction initiatives.
Sonographer (Full-time)
Tucson Heart Group
01.2016 - 01.2017
Network Developer & Recruiter
Purium
01.2014 - 01.2017
Vascular Sonographer
Pima Heart Associates
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Performing Adult Cardiac and Stress Ultrasounds.
Sales Representative
Designer Imports
01.2004 - 01.2009
Translator, Writer, and Editor
Freelance
01.1996 - 01.2006
PR Representative and Interpreter
PR
01.1996 - 01.2003
Education
Ultrasound Training and Vascular -
Pima Heart And Vascular
Bachelor's degree - German and Mandarin, minor in Japanese
Indiana University
Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Medical Spanish
Pima Community College
Skills
- Echocardiography
- 2D/3D Echo
- Doppler
- M-Mode
- STRAIN
- Stress Echo
- TEE
- Contrast
- LUMASON
- DEFINITY
- OPTISON
- Saline Studies
- LVAD
- Speed Adjustments
- Pacemaker Optimization
- TAVR Support
- Vascular
- Carotid Studies
- AAA
- Devices Proficient
- Ultrasound machines: GE, Philips, Siemens, Hitachi
- Teaching and Mentoring
- Student Training, Tutoring
- Skill Development protocols
- ICARE/AIDET values-driven
- Adherence to internal procedures and policies
SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Languages
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
Chinese (mandarin)
Advanced (C1)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Japanese
Beginner (A1)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Ultrasound Imaging Director / Business Development Strategist
High Desert Doppler
05.2024 - Current
Traveling Sonographer
New Mexico Heart Institute, Lovelace
03.2023 - 08.2023
Sonographer (Part-time / PRN)
Memorial Hermann Southeast
11.2022 - 02.2023
Traveling Sonographer
Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - 10.2022
Traveling Sonographer
San Juan Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - 04.2022
Sonographer (Part-time / PRN)
Houston Cardiovascular Associates (HCVA)
02.2021 - 09.2021
Sonographer (Full-time)
Houston Methodist Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2020
Sonographer (Full-time)
Tucson Heart Group
01.2016 - 01.2017
Network Developer & Recruiter
Purium
01.2014 - 01.2017
Vascular Sonographer
Pima Heart Associates
01.2011 - 01.2016
Sales Representative
Designer Imports
01.2004 - 01.2009
Chinese Language Instructor
CLI
01.2003 - Current
Translator, Writer, and Editor
Freelance
01.1996 - 01.2006
PR Representative and Interpreter
PR
01.1996 - 01.2003
Bachelor's degree - German and Mandarin, minor in Japanese
Indiana University
Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Medical Spanish
Pima Community College
Ultrasound Training and Vascular -
Pima Heart And Vascular
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