Yvette Dawood

About Yvette Dawood

I’m a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with over 15 years of high-acuity clinical experience and 12+ years in cardiovascular imaging research. My expertise spans advanced transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), stress echo (exercise and Dobutamine), contrast imaging, 3D/4D echo, and speckle-tracking strain analysis.I’ve worked across leading academic medical centers and core labs, where I’ve led quality control, reproducibility testing, and protocol-driven analyses for multicenter trials.I’m also a certified Arabic/English medical interpreter, having completed a 60-hour CCHI- and IMIA-accredited training program. I regularly support limited-English-proficient patients during imaging, stress testing, and peri-procedural care—ensuring clear, compassionate communication aligned with HIPAA and interpreter ethics.With a BA in Education and experience as adjunct faculty, I enjoy mentoring sonographers and cardiology fellows. I’m passionate about advancing cardiovascular diagnostics through clinical excellence, research integrity, and culturally competent care.

Experience

1. Senior Cardiac Sonographer

   Mass General Brigham

   Nov 2022 — Present · Heart Center Waltham, MA, US

   Perform comprehensive TTE, agitated-saline and contrast studies, 3D, and strain imaging; generate clear preliminary reports for interpreting cardiologists.Review EMR and document in Epic per lab protocols; educate and reassure patients to optimize cooperation and image quality.Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and precept staff and students on image optimization and workflow.Provide certified Arabic/English medical interpretation during pre-/post-echo counseling, stress testing, and consent discussions, improving patient understanding and throughput while adhering to HIPAA and interpreter ethics.

Education

• Bunkerhill community college

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Echocardiography

  2007 — 2009

• Assiut University

  Bachelor's degree (B.A.), Education

  1996 — 2000