David Rios
Antioch,CA
Summary
Focused and dependable Cardiac Sonographer who delivers consistent and professional work for every assignment. Seeking opportunity to implement expertise and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, professional, compassionate, and detail-oriented.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Sonographer
John Muir Health
01.2023 - Current
- Achieves greater diagnostic accuracy through close attention to detail when capturing precise measurements during echocardiograms.
- Educates patients on procedure processes, alleviating anxiety and promoting a more relaxed experience during examinations.
- Provides outstanding patient care by addressing questions or concerns regarding ultrasound procedures before exams took place.
- Establishes a positive rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust between patients and healthcare providers.
- Conducts Transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart structure and function-7 per day.
- Conducts stress echo tests to evaluate heart function during physical activity.
- Analyzes exam results to identify any abnormalities in cardiac function or structure.
- Prepares detailed reports for physicians, summarizing findings from sonographic exams.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient medical histories, ensuring relevant information was considered when interpreting results.
- Enhanced patient comfort by employing a gentle touch and clear communication during cardiac ultrasound procedures.
Cardiac Sonographer Intern
Kaiser Permanente
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Stock supplies, and clean ultrasound rooms
- Sanitize high-touch surfaces to protect personnel and customers from viruses and germs
- Review previous patient studies prior to their current exams
- Prepare patients for testing, including, taking BP, positioning properly, attaching electrodes and connecting electrodes to leads
- Reduce patient's anxiety and increase compliance with testing requirements by clearly explaining procedures
- Assist physicians with diagnosing patients with cardiac pathologies through completing 7 echocardiograms daily, including; TTE's, TEE's, stress echoes, contrast-enhanced echoes, and strain methods
- Use strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
- Write reports after completing exams.
Echo Tech Intern
Kaiser Permanente
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Stock supplies, and clean ultrasound rooms
- Sanitize high-touch surfaces to protect personnel and customers from viruses and germs
- Review previous patient studies prior to their current exams
- Prepare patients for testing, including, positioning properly, attaching electrodes and connecting electrodes to leads
- Reduce patient's anxiety and increase compliance with testing requirements by clearly explaining procedures
- Assist physicians with diagnosing patients with cardiac pathologies through completing safe, effective echocardiograms, including; TTE's, stress echoes, and contrast-enhanced echoes
- Use strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cardiac Sonography
Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health
Richmond, CA01.2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts, Sciences, Interpersonal Skills
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA12.2020
Skills
- Stress echos and Trans Esophageal echos
- Epic and McKesson proficient
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Stress management and emotional intelligence
- Positive attitude
- Patience
- Empathy
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Reliability
- Basic Conversational Spanish
Certification
- RDCS/ARDMS
- CPR/BLS
Accomplishments
- Los Medanos Honors and Dean's List Grad, 4.0 GPA
- Kaiser School of Allied Health Sciences Dean's List Grad, 3.75 GPA
Personal Information
Title: Cardiac Sonographer BS RDCS
References
- Danielle Munoz RDCS, (209) 481-4036, Danielly18@yahoo.com
- Mario Madrigal RDCS/RCCS, (209) 648-9259, amadmario@gmail.com
- John Elrod RDCS, (863) 245-3114, john.r.elrod@kp.org
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Cardiac Sonographer
John Muir Health
01.2023 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer Intern
Kaiser Permanente
07.2022 - 01.2023
Echo Tech Intern
Kaiser Permanente
12.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Cardiac Sonography
Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts, Sciences, Interpersonal Skills
Los Medanos College