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Daniel Sanchez

Medical Diagnostic Sonographer
Mesa,AZ

Summary

ARDMS Ab,OB/GYN, RVT Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with 17 years of experience capturing various sonogram exams from vascular to OB/GYN to ultrasound guided procedures. Dedicated to providing high quality diagnostic imaging and accurate results in a timely manner. Have also been a registered radiology technologist with cross training in CT's for over 10 years. Have worked primarily in the hospital setting but have also worked for smaller practices including weight loss center, orthopedic practice and have helped out at A.T stills University prepping medical students learning ultrasound exams.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Tenet Healthcare Abrazo Central Campus
Phoenix, AZ
01.2015 - Current
  • Operate ultrasound equipment to capture, develop and produce accurate high quality diagnostic images including venous, arterial, OB/GYN, abdominal, small parts, IR procedures in a fast pace high volume setting.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Work with Pima ultrasound students and new hires on protocols and imaging techniques to develop skills for high quality diagnostic imaging in timely manner.
  • Order and stock supplies for ultrasound department

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Tempe St. Luke's Hospital
Tempe, AZ
01.2006 - 01.2006

Performed vascular abdominal and renal exams. Ob 1st trimester sonograms complete 2nd and 3rd trimester sonograms in L and D department and also for outpatients. Performed IR

paracentesis and thoracentesis.. Ultrasound guided biopsies. Sonograms on outpatient prisoners. And stat and routine sonograms throughout hospital including ER and ICU. Also for limited time worked in Catscan department doing contrast and non contrast exams. From time to time would start IV's. Also taught Carrington college ultrasound students as their clinical instructor.

Radiology Technologist, Medical Sonographer

Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical Center
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2002 - 01.2005

Performed Radiology technologist duties such as C-Arm for OR cases,radiology trauma protocols in ER.

Worked throughout hospital performing daily duties such as morning portables routine and stat exams. Cross trained in Catscan.

Collaborated with radiologist with lumbar punctures, barium enemas and other IR exams.

Education

Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ
05.2005

Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology

Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ
05.2002

Practical Radiology Technologist

The Bryman School of Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
04.1997

Skills

  • Highly adapted in hospital radiology setting with acute awareness of needs and responsibilities in each department including ER, ICU, post op, and other units throughout hospital in conjunction with how it relate to ultrasound department
  • Patient care and comfort is a high priority Properly identifying patient then giving them clear understanding of exam while providing a gentle calm approach to each exam to help maximize comfort and confidence
  • Produce high quality diagnostic sonographic imaging in timely and accurate manner
  • BLS certified until 11/2023

Timeline

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Tenet Healthcare Abrazo Central Campus
01.2015 - Current

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Tempe St. Luke's Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2006

Radiology Technologist, Medical Sonographer

Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical Center
06.2002 - 01.2005

Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College

Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology

Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College

Practical Radiology Technologist

The Bryman School of Arizona
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