Amanda Kline
About Amanda Kline
Amanda Kline is a Pediatric Echocardiography Intern at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, with a background in child life and medical imaging. She has volunteered for various organizations and held multiple internships in pediatric care and medical technology.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Amanda Kline has been serving as a Pediatric Echocardiography Intern at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh since 2021. In this role, she focuses on performing echocardiograms and assisting in the diagnosis of pediatric cardiac conditions. Her experience in this specialized area contributes to the hospital's commitment to providing high-quality care for children with heart issues.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Kline studied at South Hills School of Business & Technology, where she achieved a degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she pursued a degree in Medical Imaging at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania from 2016 to 2020. She is also pursuing minors in child life specialist and aging studies and gerontology, enhancing her knowledge in pediatric care and geriatric health.
Background in Child Life and Pediatric Care
Amanda has gained valuable experience in child life and pediatric care through various internships and roles. She completed a Child Life Specialist Internship at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity in 2020 for five months. Additionally, she worked as a Child Life Donation Assistant at Geisinger from 2018 to 2019 and has volunteered for multiple organizations, demonstrating her commitment to supporting children and families in healthcare settings.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role, Amanda Kline worked in various capacities that contributed to her professional development. She served as a Gymnastics Instructor at Dynamats Gymnastics Center from 2013 to 2016, and as a Childcare Worker at Bloomsburg Area YMCA from 2016 to 2019. She also held an internship in Innovation Product Management at Siemens Healthineers from 2019 to 2021, where she gained insights into healthcare technology.
Leadership and Involvement in Organizations
Amanda holds the position of Vice President of Programming and Ritual for the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority, where she is involved in planning and executing events for members. She also acts as the trip advisor on the MedLife executive board, contributing to initiatives that support healthcare access in underserved communities. Her leadership roles reflect her dedication to community service and personal development.