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
2024.05 - Current
Chinese Language Instructor
CLI
2003.01 - Current
Traveling Sonographer
New Mexico Heart Institute, Lovelace
2023.03 - 2023.08
Sonographer (Part-time / PRN)
Memorial Hermann Southeast
2022.11 - 2023.02
Traveling Sonographer
Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
2022.04 - 2022.10
Traveling Sonographer
San Juan Regional Medical Center
2021.09 - 2022.04
Sonographer (Part-time / PRN)
Houston Cardiovascular Associates (HCVA)
2021.02 - 2021.09
Sonographer (Full-time)
Houston Methodist Hospital
2017.05 - 2020.08
- Cared for transplant and critical care patients.
- Recognized for quality care and anonymous reviews.
- Led patient satisfaction initiatives.
Sonographer (Full-time)
Tucson Heart Group
2016.01 - 2017.01
Network Developer & Recruiter
Purium
2014.01 - 2017.01
Vascular Sonographer
Pima Heart Associates
2011.01 - 2016.01
- Performing Adult Cardiac and Stress Ultrasounds.
Sales Representative
Designer Imports
2004.01 - 2009.01
Translator, Writer, and Editor
Freelance
1996.01 - 2006.01
PR Representative and Interpreter
PR
1996.01 - 2003.01
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
2024.05 - Current
Traveling Sonographer
New Mexico Heart Institute, Lovelace
2023.03 - 2023.08
Sonographer (Part-time / PRN)
Memorial Hermann Southeast
2022.11 - 2023.02
Traveling Sonographer
Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
2022.04 - 2022.10
Traveling Sonographer
San Juan Regional Medical Center
2021.09 - 2022.04
Sonographer (Part-time / PRN)
Houston Cardiovascular Associates (HCVA)
2021.02 - 2021.09
Sonographer (Full-time)
Houston Methodist Hospital
2017.05 - 2020.08
Sonographer (Full-time)
Tucson Heart Group
2016.01 - 2017.01
Network Developer & Recruiter
Purium
2014.01 - 2017.01
Vascular Sonographer
Pima Heart Associates
2011.01 - 2016.01
Sales Representative
Designer Imports
2004.01 - 2009.01
Chinese Language Instructor
CLI
2003.01 - Current
Translator, Writer, and Editor
Freelance
1996.01 - 2006.01
PR Representative and Interpreter
PR
1996.01 - 2003.01
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