Alyssa Meta, RVT
Pittsburgh
Summary
Clinical Healthcare Professional | Provider & Patient Communication | Medical Technology Experience
Healthcare professional with a background in vascular sonography and experience spanning healthcare operations, recruiting, and patient care coordination. Skilled in communicating complex clinical information and collaborating with physicians and care teams to support effective decision-making and patient care. Experienced utilizing medical technology and working in fast-paced healthcare environments while building strong professional relationships. Seeking to leverage clinical knowledge and consultative communication skills in a medical device sales role supporting innovative healthcare solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager Analyst (Team Lead)
Aetna, a CVS Health
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct consultative conversations and assessments with members of diverse populations to assess healthcare needs and recommend appropriate care solutions.
- Serve as a team lead and subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to colleagues as primary point of contact on complex case management processes.
- Lead team huddles to communicate updates, share best practices, and align the team on performance goals and facilitated team-building initiatives and collaboration activities to strengthen engagement and communication across the team.
- Build strong relationships with members, providers, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate healthcare solutions.
- Act as a primary point of contact for members navigating complex healthcare decisions.
- Influence patient engagement and adherence to recommended care plans.
- Educate members on healthcare options, benefits, and treatment pathways to support informed decision-making.
- Help reduce avoidable hospitalizations through proactive case analysis and patient engagement.
Healthcare Sales Recruiter
ProLink Staffing
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Developed strong relationships with frontline healthcare professionals, gaining insight into hospital workflows, staffing challenges, and clinical environments.
- Conducted high-volume outbound prospecting through cold calls, texts, and digital outreach to develop a pipeline of healthcare professionals.
- Utilized a consultative approach to understand clinician priorities/career goals and guide them toward appropriate contract opportunities.
- Negotiated compensation packages and closed candidates on travel assignments in competitive staffing markets contributing to weekly revenue targets.
- Maintained long-term relationships with clinicians, generating repeat placements and referrals.
- Collaborated with internal teams to ensure staffing solutions aligned with clinical needs and facility requirements.
- Consistently met weekly placement and performance targets in a competitive staffing environment.
Registered Vascular Technologist
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Performed diagnostic vascular examinations to evaluate arterial and venous disease using ultrasound and physiological testing equipment, supporting physician diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Collaborated closely and built strong professional relationships with cardiologists, vascular surgeons and clinical teams to provide detailed imaging and clinical insights related to vascular conditions.
- Communicated complex diagnostic findings in a clear and concise manner to support clinical decision-making and patient care planning.
- Developed strong familiarity with vascular anatomy, hemodynamics, and disease processes affecting arterial and venous circulation.
- Maintained a high standard of patient care while operating advanced diagnostic imaging technology in fast paced hospital, outpatient, and procedural environments.
- Provided care on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining high-quality patient care under rapidly evolving clinical demands.
- Participated in on-call rotations to support urgent patient needs and hospital operations.
Registered Vascular Technologist
Butler Memorial Hospital
Butler, PA
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Performed diagnostic imaging in an echocardiology laboratory environment, collaborating with cardiologists and radiologists to support cardiac and vascular evaluations.
- Adapted imaging and workflow practices across different hospital systems and physician teams
Vascular Sonography Clinical Intern
UPMC Shadyside Hospital- Vascular Laboratory (Level 1 Trauma Center)
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Completed hands-on clinical training in a high-volume vascular laboratory within a leading academic medical system
- Gained experience by assisting in operating vascular imaging technology to evaluate arterial and venous circulation while developing proficiency in vascular anatomy and hemodynamics.
- Observed collaboration between vascular surgeons, technologists, and clinical teams supporting patient cases.
- Participated in vascular surgery resident educational conferences at UPMC Presbyterian hospital gaining insight into physician training, case review, and clinical decision-making.
Education
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA01.2020
Skills
- Clinical communication with patients and providers
- Relationship development in clinical settings
- Healthcare technology and diagnostic equipment use
- Clinical workflow and hospital operations understanding
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Team leadership, peer support and collaboration
- Adaptability in high-pressure healthcare environments
Certifications
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
Credentialed by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Timeline
Case Manager Analyst (Team Lead)
Aetna, a CVS Health
01.2024 - Current
Healthcare Sales Recruiter
ProLink Staffing
01.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Vascular Technologist
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Vascular Technologist
Butler Memorial Hospital
08.2020 - 07.2021
Vascular Sonography Clinical Intern
UPMC Shadyside Hospital- Vascular Laboratory (Level 1 Trauma Center)
08.2018 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Community College of Allegheny County