Antonio Ayala
Anna
Summary
Senior Lead Vascular Technologist with expertise in vascular ultrasound and team management. Improved diagnostic accuracy and patient care through advanced imaging techniques and training programs. Led hemodynamic monitoring initiatives and fostered collaboration among sonographers for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior lead vascular tech
StrideCare Healthcare Management
McKinney
07.2021 - Current
- Oversaw sonographers, ensuring smooth clinic operations and high-quality patient care.
- Trained and prepared vascular techs for their respective clinics, fostering consistent clinical practices.
- Expanded knowledge of venous and arterial disease, including upper and lower extremity venous and arterial ultrasound, to enhance diagnostic accuracy.
Ultrasound/ Vascular Diagnsotic Medical Sonogropher
Roshal Imaging
Aubrey
07.2021 - Current
- Performed Abdomen, Kidney, Pelvic, and Vascular Ultrasound for upper and lower extremities, ensuring high diagnostic accuracy for disease and pathology.
- Conducted ultrasound examinations for various medical conditions and specialties.
- Collaborated with physicians to discuss patient imaging needs and findings.
- Maintained ultrasound equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
Registered Vascular Technologist/ Medical Liason
Arteries & Veins
El Paso
09.2017 - 10.2021
- Led venous and arterial ultrasound procedures for upper and lower extremities, ensuring accurate diagnostics and patient care.
- Specialized in limb salvage, varicose veins, and arteriovenous fistulas, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Promoted vascular services to local companies, enhancing referral opportunities from primary care doctors.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Candelaria Medical Center
El Paso
07.2015 - 03.2021
- Performed general and vascular ultrasound studies, including abdomen, renal, thyroid, superficial mass, breast, and prostate, to aid in diagnostic evaluations.
- Conducted arterial and venous ultrasound studies on lower and upper extremities to assess blood flow and support clinical decision-making.
- Conducted ultrasound examinations to assist in diagnosing patient conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to interpret sonographic images accurately.
- Maintained ultrasound equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
Registered Vascular Technologist
Center for Venous Disease
El Paso
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Assisted physician in ablation procedures for superficial veins, contributing to patient recovery.
- Identified and documented increased incidence of venous disease, enhancing diagnostic accuracy.
- Focused on improving patient outcomes by managing venous ulcer care.
- Greet patients, explain the exam I will be doing, accurately identify venous disease in both superficial and deep system, along with finding incompetent perforators.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Southwest X Ray
El Paso
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Specialized in vascular Sonography checking arteries and veins.
- Performed Tcpo2 and ABI assessments along with venous mapping to evaluate vascular health.
- Developed expertise in vascular sonography techniques.
- Received recognition from healthcare professionals for delivering accurate and comprehensive vascular assessments.
- Verified patient identity, accessed charts through EMR, and diagnosed conditions using ultrasound.
Medical Assistant
Eastside pediatrics
El Paso
10.2013 - 12.2014
- Led medical assistant team in testing for flu and strep, checking UA, administering medications, and monitoring vital signs to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Acquired pediatric experience by assisting with direct patient care and support.
- Advanced to lead medical assistant role through demonstrated knowledge and proactive initiative.
- Verified and handled insurance claims along with billing.
Medical Assistant
Priority Urgent Care
El Paso
03.2013 - 09.2014
- Opened clinic, calibrated urinalysis machine, checked and stocked all exam rooms, led team as lead MA in urgent care.
- Conducted lab tests including A1c, IV, UA, Strep test, Flu test, bandaging, suturing, and X-rays.
- Advanced to lead MA within 6 months, received 2 raises, and completed competencies for X-Ray, IV, and suturing.
Cashier, Customer Service
Costco Wholesale
El Paso
08.2009 - 04.2011
- Resolved customer complaints to enhance satisfaction and retention.
- Managed phone sales and addressed customer service issues to maintain service quality.
- Opened registers and prepared food court for daily operations.
- Conducted inventory shopping for food court supplies.
- Stocked shelves and would check inventory.
- Received promotion to supervisor within 5 months of employment.
Education
Associates - Medical Sonography
Southwest University
El Paso, TX01.2013
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-P) -
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX01.2011
Skills
- Ultrasound technology
- Ultrasound expertise
- Vascular ultrasound machine
- Cardiovascular technology
- Cardiovascular patient assessment
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Venous ultrasound
- Renal artery ultrasound
- Sonography
- Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- Critical Care Experience
- Emergency response
- Anatomy knowledge
- Physiology Knowledge
- PAD assessment
- Venous assessment
- Medical imaging
- Hospital Experience
- EMR Systems
- Vital Signs
- Patient Care
- Experience Administering Injections
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Team management
- Emergency response
- Physiology Knowledge
- Venous assessment
- Ultrasound imaging
Certification
• CPR Certification
• BLS Certification
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Registered Vascular Technologist, 2015
• ACLS Certification
• BLS Certification
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Registered Vascular Technologist, 2015
• ACLS Certification
Languages
- English
- Spanish, Expert
- English, Expert
Timeline
Senior lead vascular tech
StrideCare Healthcare Management
07.2021 - Current
Ultrasound/ Vascular Diagnsotic Medical Sonogropher
Roshal Imaging
07.2021 - Current
Registered Vascular Technologist/ Medical Liason
Arteries & Veins
09.2017 - 10.2021
Registered Vascular Technologist
Center for Venous Disease
08.2015 - 09.2017
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Candelaria Medical Center
07.2015 - 03.2021
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Southwest X Ray
09.2014 - 08.2015
Medical Assistant
Eastside pediatrics
10.2013 - 12.2014
Medical Assistant
Priority Urgent Care
03.2013 - 09.2014
Cashier, Customer Service
Costco Wholesale
08.2009 - 04.2011
Associates - Medical Sonography
Southwest University
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-P) -
El Paso Community College