Carmen Bowers
League City,TX
Summary
Ultrasound Sonographer with extensive experience at Community Health Network, specializing in obstetric, gynecological, and general ultrasounds. Expertise in interpreting complex sonograms while ensuring patient comfort and adhering to safety and quality standards. Knowlege in vascular and echo ultrasound techniques, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sonographer
Community Health Network
Houston, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Performed Doppler ultrasounds on the carotid artery to measure blood flow velocity.
- Utilized 2D, 3D and 4D ultrasound machines to capture images of varying complexity.
- Performed general ultrasound examinations of abdominal, obstetrical and gynecological organs to evaluate fetal development, abnormalities or diseases.
- Assisted in obtaining accurate measurements of arterial and venous systems.
- Evaluated the anatomy of cardiac structures, chambers, valves, great vessels and pericardium.
Ultrasound Sonographer
Advanced Imaging Management
League City, TX
01.2017 - 12.2024
- Managed and maintained all mobile sonography equipment in accordance with safety protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive ultrasounds for diagnostic purposes including abdominal, obstetrics and gynecology, vascular, small parts
- Performed routine maintenance of ultrasound machines and reported major malfunctions to coordinate repairs.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
Sonographer
The Breast & Imaging Center And Ancillary
Houston, Tx, TX
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed obstetric and gynecological sonographic exams, including abdominal, pelvic, transvaginal and endovaginal ultrasound scans.
- Ensured that patient's comfort was a priority throughout the scanning process.
- Utilized various tools such as Doppler probes to measure blood flow through vessels in the fetus.
- Adjusted image settings according to specific patient needs and physician preferences.
- Interpreted sonograms in order to identify anatomical abnormalities or fetal anomalies.
- Met with pregnant patients to carry out initial, 12-week, anatomy, growth and other required types of scans on developing embryos and fetuses.
Ultrasound Sonographer
Houston Women's Clinic
Houston, TX
12.2012 - 07.2022
- Instructed patients on various procedure details, decreased anxiety, and improved engagement by answering questions.
- I interpreted and refined testing protocols, and oversaw quality assurance programs, clinic policies, and procedures efficiently.
- Reviewed the work schedule with the ultrasound coordinator to support workload coverage, and assisted with back-up coverage for unscheduled call-outs.
- Utilized and tracked a wide range of diagnostic equipment and other medical machines used during medical procedures.
- Met with pregnant patients to carry out initial, 12-week, anatomy, growth and other required types of scans on developing embryos and fetuses.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Austin Community College
Austin, TXRegistered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate (RDMS) -
Ultrasound Diagnostic School
Skills
- Basic life support certification
- Self-motivated
- Dependable and responsible
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Gynecological ultrasound
- Obstetric ultrasound
- Vascular ultrasound
- Basic knowledge of musculoskeletal sonography
- Breast sonograph
- Basic knowledge Adult Echocardiography
Certification
- RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- NTQR- Nuchal Translucency Certification
Personal Information
Title:
Languages
English | Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sonographer
Community Health Network
05.2023 - Current
Sonographer
The Breast & Imaging Center And Ancillary
09.2022 - 05.2023
Ultrasound Sonographer
Advanced Imaging Management
01.2017 - 12.2024
Ultrasound Sonographer
Houston Women's Clinic
12.2012 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Austin Community College
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate (RDMS) -
Ultrasound Diagnostic School
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