Dhruti PATEL
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Organized and motivated Sonographer eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ultrasound Technologist
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
Marietta, GA
01.2022 - Current
- Analyzed sonographic information and communicated findings to appropriate physicians.
- Applied independent judgment during exam process to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.
- Positioned patients to most effectively orient ultrasound equipment.
- Assumed responsibility for mental and physical comfort of patients during ultrasound process.
- Utilized transvaginal and transrectal scanners to detect particularly obscured abnormalities.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Operated ultrasound equipment to produce images of internal organs.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Tested patients to gather information on wide range of illnesses and diagnoses.
- Explained image capturing process in entirety to patients and caregivers.
Ultrasound Technologist
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Performed ultrasound exams on patients to diagnose medical conditions.
- Calibrated and maintained ultrasound equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by ensuring all necessary supplies were available.
- Adhered to ethical standards of practice while handling confidential patient information.
- Provided patient instruction regarding the preparation for their exam.
- Kept up-to-date with advances in ultrasound technology through continuing education courses.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during each procedure.
- Provided support and comfort to patients throughout the duration of their exam.
- Identified anatomical structures in the scanned images during examinations.
- Adjusted settings on equipment to optimize imaging results.
- Maintained accurate patient records, including images and reports of scans.
- Operated ultrasound equipment to obtain high quality images of internal organs and tissues.
- Reported findings from scans accurately to referring physicians or radiologists.
- Reviewed patient history prior to performing ultrasounds.
- Applied independent judgment during exam process to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Utilized transvaginal and transrectal scanners to detect particularly obscured abnormalities.
- Explained image capturing process in entirety to patients and caregivers.
- Positioned patients to most effectively orient ultrasound equipment.
- Adjusted patient positions to obtain best sites and angles to obtain necessary information from each scan.
- Met with pregnant patients to carry out initial, 12-week, anatomy, growth and other required types of scans on developing embryos and fetuses.
- Provided oral, written and evidentiary summaries of scans to help physicians make accurate medical diagnoses.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Kennesaw, GA
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
- Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
- Flagged potential drug interactions and allergies to prescribed medications for patients with different health conditions.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations and avoid data compromises.
- Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
- Verified patients' identities at pickup to prevent sale of wrong medications.
- Efficiently processed cash register transactions for new and refilled prescription orders.
- Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Prepared prescription labels, promoting accuracy in medication administration and dosing.
- Consulted with customers via telephone or in-person to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests.
- Adhered to infection control policies and procedures to prevent spread of disease.
- Processed prescription transfer requests from competitors.
Certified Medical Assistant
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
Marietta , GA
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
- Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for more than 25 patients per day.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Interviewed patients to verify information, record medical history and confirm purpose of visit.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Maintained working condition of equipment by closely following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs.
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Monitored medical supply levels to confirm sufficient stock, promptly placing replenishment orders before depletion.
- Recorded vital signs and medical history for 5 patients each 1 hour.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Contributed to efficient office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
- Administered rapid tests such as EKG and INR test to help clinical staff assess conditions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA12.2021
Skills
- Advanced planning
- Strong math aptitude
- Organized
- Customer-oriented
- Proven teamwork skills
- Excellent typist
- CPR certified
- Proficient in English, Hindi and Gujarati
- Managing skill
- Time management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Problem solving skill
- Computer skill
Training
- Semester I: Piedmont Hospital- Athens, GA.
- Semester II: Piedmont Hospital (Cartersville Medical Center)- Cartersville, GA and Harbin Clinic OBGYN- Cartersville, GA.
- Semester IV: Kennestone Hospital- Marietta, GA.
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Certified EKG Technician (CET)
- Phlebotomy Technician (PT)
- RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (AB)
Timeline
Ultrasound Technologist
Grady Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - 09.2024
Ultrasound Technologist
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
02.2021 - 06.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine
11.2019 - 01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Certified EKG Technician (CET)
- Phlebotomy Technician (PT)
- RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (AB)
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