Highly motivated ARDMS registered vascular technologist with 17 years vein care experience specializing in advanced venous disease
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
Christus Heart & Vascular Institute
11.2009 - Current
Performs a variety of exams including carotid duplex, upper and lower arterial and venous duplex, renal artery Doppler, aorta duplex, segmental pressure and ABIs
Specializes in advanced venous reflux studies not limited to greater saphenous veins but also including lesser/small saphenous veins, accessory and tributary veins and perforators
Advanced knowledge in wound care diagnostics
Assists during ultrasound guided endovenous ablations (RF and laser) and sclerotherapy
Works comfortably in a sterile environment alongside physicians
Provides excellent patient care with emphasis on patient comfort, education, privacy, safety and service
Contract Position for Advanced Vein Education
Medtronics/Covidian
06.2015 - 08.2019
Taught proper technique on evaluating lower extremity anatomy for venous reflux pathology to sonographers and physicians nationally
Demonstrated proper sterile techniques during endovenous procedures
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
Trinity Vascular Institute - Mother Frances
01.2007 - 11.2009
Performed a variety of vascular ultrasounds including carotid duplex, upper and lower venous and arterial duplex, aorta duplex (including endovascular repair), segmental pressure, WBIs, ABIs, dialysis graft mapping/evaluations and peripheral arterial bypass graft evaluations.
Ultrasound guidance laser ablations of greater and lesser saphenous veins
Worked comfortably alongside vascular surgeons in a sterile environment
Provided excellent patient care
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX
05.2007
Skills
Excellent team player
Extremely organized and detail oriented
Excellent communication skills
Eager to learn and grow
Proficient in multiple vascular exams, specializing in venous reflux
Highly knowledgeable on Siemens, GE, Canon and Parks equipment
Professional bedside manner with patient-focused care
HIIPA compliant
BCLS certified
Certification
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) with American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) since 2008 - #126750
Timeline
Contract Position for Advanced Vein Education
Medtronics/Covidian
06.2015 - 08.2019
Lead Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
Christus Heart & Vascular Institute
11.2009 - Current
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
Trinity Vascular Institute - Mother Frances
01.2007 - 11.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography