Catherine Ortega
Clifton
Summary
Diagnostic Vascular Sonographer with several years on the job experience plus experience in multiple healthcare settings with managerial experiences. I am detail oriented and personable as well as being extremely motivated, hard-working and have a passion for ultrasound and patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ultrasound Technologist
New Jersey Imaging Network
Hackensack
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate patient records and documented ultrasound findings.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during imaging procedures.
- Educated patients on ultrasound processes and answered their questions.
- Assisted in training new staff on ultrasound techniques and equipment use.
- Operated ultrasound equipment to obtain high quality diagnostic images of internal organs and tissues.
- Provided oral, written and evidentiary summaries of scans to help physicians make accurate medical diagnoses.
Ultrasound tech.
Panacea diagnostic solutions LLC
Morristown
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Document all findings observed during the procedure, ensures patient images are saved to PACS and submit preliminary reports to physician for interpretation.
- Maintain procedure room by keeping it clean and safe work environment; stock exam room with medical supplies, gowns, linens etc.
- Use independent judgement to accurately identify pathology vs normal anatomy.
Ultrasound Tech.
Nanisoft tech
Queens
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Perform and explain producers to patients.
- Maintaining patient records, patients notes.
- Maintaining ultrasound equipment and sterilizing rooms where procedures are performed.
Ultrasound Tech
Clear Diagnostic Solutions
Queens
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Took/Import patient information.
- Completed noninvasive protocol-Vascular/general( Echo, Carotid, TCD, Renal, Abdomen, Upper/Lower extremities venous and arterial doppler, Thyroid, Aorta).
- Preliminary report generation.
- Train new technicians in the company.
Education
Medical Assistant With Vascular Sonography - Vascular Sonography Program
HoHoKus RETS-Nutley
Nutley, NJ 08.2011 - 10.2012
Skills
- Ultrasound Machines
- GE FORTIS
- Phillips ATL/HDI
- Philips Envisor HD
- Siemens Acuson Portable
- Vivid E
- Mindrey
- Hitachi (Sofia 3d Breast)(Arietta 70)
- Echo
- Breast
- Small parts (Thyroid/Scrotum/neck)
- Abdomen
- Vascular (Lower/Upper extremity- Venous and Arterial, Carotid)
- Ob/Gyn
- Sterilization
- Microsoft Office
- Medisoft
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
Certification
- HIPAA
- OSHA
- BLS with AED
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Timeline
Ultrasound Technologist
New Jersey Imaging Network
01.2023 - Current
Ultrasound tech.
Panacea diagnostic solutions LLC
01.2018 - 01.2023
Ultrasound Tech.
Nanisoft tech
01.2016 - 01.2018
Ultrasound Tech
Clear Diagnostic Solutions
01.2013 - 01.2016
Medical Assistant With Vascular Sonography - Vascular Sonography Program
HoHoKus RETS-Nutley
08.2011 - 10.2012