Scott Biskup
605 Scheurmann St. Essexville, MI (989) 415-5497
spbiskup@svsu.edu
OBJECTIVE
To apply my knowledge, abilities, and people skills to gain experience through an
externship in the field of occupational therapy
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI
GPA: 3.894
Anticipated: December 2015
Bachelor of Applied Science
Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI
GPA: 3.93
August 2009
Associate Degree in Cardiac Sonography
Jackson Community College, Jackson, MI
GPA: 3.89
December 2006
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE
Psychosocial Disabilities (Level I)
September 2014 – Present
Evergreen Pines Adult Foster Care, Essexville, MI
• Utilized occupation based activities and crafts for treatment
• Worked with clients with Parkinson’s, Dementia, Anxiety
• Implemented ADL retraining techniques
Physical Disabilities (Level I)
January 2014 – April 2014
Tendercare Skilled Nursing Facility, Frankenmuth, MI
• Evaluated and treated clients from diverse backgrounds with various diagnoses in a
skilled nursing facility environment.
• Implemented treatment following guidelines and protocols. Documented therapy
sessions electronically using I-pod technology.
• Safely performed a variety of patient transfers in an ergonomically sound manner.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cardiac Sonographer (Per Diem)
June 2006 – Present
St. Mary’s Of Michigan, Saginaw, MI
• Performed high quality diagnostic cardiac ultrasounds, diagnostic stress
echocardiographic studies and assisted physicians with various procedures.
• Effectively managed high stress emergency situations in a hospital setting.
• Worked in a variety of intensive care units, such as neurologic, cardiac, trauma and
surgical ICU’s, caring for critically ill patients.
WORK EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
Cardiac Sonographer (Per Diem)
April 2008 – Present
Michigan CardioVascular Institute, Saginaw, MI
• Performed high quality diagnostic cardiac imaging studies in a fast paced setting.
• Performed accurate and thorough chart reviews utilizing electronic medical records
before working with clients.
• Assisted in coordination of care for patients between cardiologists and family doctors.
Cardiac Sonographer (Per Diem)
April 2011 – Present
Regional Cardiology Associates , Grand Blanc, MI
• Electronically documented ultrasound findings and collaborated with physicians to
provide optimal care for clients.
• Generated cardiac ultrasound reports for physician review.
• Worked with a variety of populations with many different diagnoses and disabilities.
Cardiac Sonographer
January 2011– April 2011
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
• Hands on experience working with the pediatric population and working in a neonatal
intensive care unit.
• Educated clients and their families on cardiac conditions.
• Performed tele-health pediatric echocardiogram studies and relayed results and
findings to pediatric hospital in Detroit via teleconference.
Cardiac Sonographer
December 2006 – June 2006
Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute
• Coordinated with nursing staff, support staff and physicians to schedule procedures in
a timely and effective manner.
• Responsible to independently relay critical findings to cardiologists to ensure patient
safety and care.
• Provided patients assistance in ambulating and transferring patients.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP & TRAINING / CERTIFICATION
American Occupational Therapy Association
May 2013 – Present
Student Occupational Therapy Association
March 2012 – Present
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
April 2007 – Present
American Society of Echocardiography
May 2008 – May 2013
Training / Certifications: BCLS/AED, Physical Agent Modalities, Splinting, CarFit, Student
Passport Alliance Training, FEMA Disaster Training, CITI Ethics Training, Interprofessional
Roles Simulation, Mega Interprofessional Simulation.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Applications: Mircrosoft Word, E-Mail, Powerpoint,
Picture Archiving Communication Systems: Heartlab, ProSolve, Syngo and MERGE.
Electronic Medical Record Systems: Sunrise EMR, Intergy EHR, McKesson, and
Allscripts.
VOLUNTEER / SERVICE
Nursing/OT Simulation
Special Olympics Young Athletes Coach
Transfer Training Workshop
Michigan Sports Unlimited Adaptive Fitness Nights
Sit and Get Fit
Saginaw Commission On Aging
Adopt a Family
Alzheimer’s Awareness Walk
REFERENCES
Amy Lewandowski RDCS
Echocardiography Lab Technical Director
Regional Cardiology Associates
3399 Pollock Rd
Grand Blanc, MI
(248) 790-3757
Teresa Legg RDCS
Echocardiography Lab Technical Director
Michigan Cardiovascular Institute
1015 S. Washington Ave
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 928-4976
Diane M. Maurer RDCS
Echocardiography Lab Technical Director
St. Mary’s of Michigan
800 S. Washington Ave
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 737-3619
February, 2015
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December, 2014
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December, 2014
September, 2013