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Floyd Medical Center Recognizes Registered Echocardiography Staff
11/13/2009
Each member of the echocardiography staff at Floyd Medical Center has achieved nationally recognized certification as Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographers (RCS). This makes Floyd’s Echocardiology Lab the only lab in our service area to have a fully registered staff.
The registered sonographers are Tony Gallagher, Adam Nichols, Rachel Stiles and Pamela Townsend.
The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) recommends that patients request a registered sonographer when having an echocardiogram. Cardiac sonographers have demonstrated standards of competence that enhance the quality and cost-effectiveness of patient care.
Mr. Gallagher, cardiology manager, RDCS, has obtained subspecialty registries in both adult echocardiography and pediatric echocardiography. A Floyd employee for nearly four years, he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management from Covenant College, Lookout Mountain. He obtained an Associate of Science degree in General Ultrasound from Barna College, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. In addition, he is a fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography and member of the American Society of Echocardiography. He and his wife, Lori, reside in Adairsville.
Mr. Nichols, RCS, earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Georgia Southern University, Statesboro. He earned an Associate of Science degree in cardiovascular technology from the Georgia Heart Institute of Cardiovascular Technology, Augusta. A Floyd employee for five years, he and his wife Wendy reside in Cedartown with children Ashley and Kaylee.
Ms. Stiles, RDCS, has obtained a subspecialty registry in adult echocardiography.
She earned her Associate of Applied Science degree in echocardiography from Coosa Valley Technical College. Previously, Ms. Stiles served as a certified nursing assistant and an electrocardiograph technician. A Floyd employee for nearly eight years, she and her husband, Jessie, reside in Rome with children JT and Conner.
Ms. Townsend, RDCS, has obtained a subspecialty registry in adult echocardiography. She earned her Associate of Applied Science degree in echocardiography from Coosa Valley Technical College. She and her family reside in Armuchee.
