Cristina Podar
Seattle,WA
Summary
General OB/GYN Sonographer with over six and a half years of inpatient and outpatient ultrasound experience with intentions to apply to PA school in May 2024.
Whilst working on my ultrasound career, I also started the journey to receive my Bachelor of Applied Science with a concentration in Radiation and Imaging Sciences through Bellevue College. This degree has prepared me for the advancement of the imaging field in many aspects including business, legal, leadership, and management. This degree has also developed my critical thinking and problem-solving skills within healthcare management, something I haven’t been able practice yet within my current occupation. The BAS program has molded me to become a better healthcare professional for myself and for my patients, and it makes me eager to apply my newfound knowledge and skill to my next endeavors; because I believe more is waiting for me.
In the next few years, I hope to be a Physician Associate, previously referred to as Physician Assistant. My love for the medical field and my patients has inspired me to take my career even further and pursue the world of a licensed clinician where I can treat, diagnose, and prescribe with the flexibility to focus on any specialty. I’m keen to use my past and present experiences and careers to help me succeed in this new one. It’s bittersweet thinking about leaving my current career, but I feel lucky that I can apply my extensive knowledge of ultrasound to the Physician Associate field, where imaging will play a large part in patient diagnosis.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sonographer II
Swedish Medical Center First Hill
09.2018 - Current
- Performs diagnostic fetal biometry and survey ultrasound exams on first, second, and third trimester patients
- Performs fetal echocardiography and nuchal translucency exams
- Performs diagnostic ultrasound exams including general abdomen, OB/GYN, small parts, soft tissue, pediatric, and vascular studies
- Assists in fine needle aspiration biopsy procedures for thyroid and superficial lesions
- Assists in renal transplant biopsy's, amniocentesis, and paracenteses/thoracenteses
- Assists in operating room exams including D&C's, D&E's, T&O's, and T&I's
- Works in hospital inpatient and outpatient settings
- Ultrasound technology: GE Voluson E8/E9/E10, Philips IU22P
General Sonographer Intern
Madigan Military Hospital
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Performed a variety of diagnostic ultrasound exams including general abdomen, OB/GYN, small parts, soft tissue, pediatric, and vascular studies
- Collaborated with medical professionals, sharing accurate and timely sonographic data for optimal patient care.
- Optimized exam quality using proper transducer selection, machine settings adjustments, and scanning techniques for each specific examination.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Ultrasound technology: Philips IU22, GE Logiq E9, Zonare
High Risk OB Sonographer Intern
Seattle Obstetrics And Gyn
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Performed diagnostic fetal biometry and survey ultrasound exams on first, second, and third trimester patients
- Performed echocardiograms and nuchal translucency exams
- Collaborated with medical professionals, sharing accurate and timely sonographic data for optimal patient care.
- Optimized exam quality using proper transducer selection, machine settings adjustments, and scanning techniques for each specific examination.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Ultrasound technology: Philips IU22, GE Logiq E9/E10
High Risk OB Sonographer Intern
Madigan Military Hospital
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Performed diagnostic fetal biometry and survey ultrasound exams on first, second, and third trimester patients
- Performed echocardiograms and nuchal translucency exams
- Collaborated with medical professionals, sharing accurate and timely sonographic data for optimal patient care.
- Optimized exam quality using proper transducer selection, machine settings adjustments, and scanning techniques for each specific examination.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Ultrasound Technology: Philips IU22, GE Logiq E9/E10
Certified Nursing Assistant
AMC Private Care
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tiffany Park Adult Family Home
04.2012 - 10.2015
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Washington State University
Pullman, WABachelor of Science - Ultrasound
Bellevue College
Bellevue, Wa03.2024
Associate of Arts - Ultrasound
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA08.2018
CNA - Nursing Assistance
Highline Community College
DesMoines, WA08.2015
Skills
- General/OBGYN sonography expertise
- Vascular ultrasound proficiency
- Continuous learning mindset
- Echocardiography knowledge
- CPR/AED
- Ultrasound-guided procedures
- HIPAA compliance understanding
- Color Doppler Imaging
- Emergency Care
- Patient positioning techniques
- PACS and DICOM Systems
- Vitals monitoring
- Critical thinking abilities
- 3D and 4D Imaging techniques
- Cross-Sectional Anatomy Knowledge
- Breast Sonography Proficiency
Personal Information
Title: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Volunteer Experience
Spine and Joint Center Emergency Room, Valley Medical Center, Renton WA, 11/2015 - 02/2016
References
Kim Tran, RDMS
kim.T.tran@providence.org
206-386-3729
Alex Breuhaus PA-C
Kirby Meyer PA-C
Jeannie Chang PA-C
Languages
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sonographer II
Swedish Medical Center First Hill
09.2018 - Current
General Sonographer Intern
Madigan Military Hospital
04.2018 - 08.2018
High Risk OB Sonographer Intern
Seattle Obstetrics And Gyn
04.2018 - 08.2018
High Risk OB Sonographer Intern
Madigan Military Hospital
10.2017 - 03.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
AMC Private Care
08.2015 - 09.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tiffany Park Adult Family Home
04.2012 - 10.2015
No Degree - General Studies
Washington State University
Bachelor of Science - Ultrasound
Bellevue College
Associate of Arts - Ultrasound
Bellevue College
CNA - Nursing Assistance
Highline Community College
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