MIKAELA ALARCON
Long Beach,CA
Summary
SPI-certified sonographer with extensive clinical training in abdominal, OB/GYN, and vascular imaging. Proficient in advanced ultrasound techniques and image optimization, ensuring high-quality images that enhance diagnostic accuracy. Committed to exceptional patient care and effective support of clinical workflows.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Ultrasound and Cardiovascular Extern Coordinator
National Polytechnic College
Lakewood, CA
06.2026 - Current
- Coordinate and oversee clinical externship placements for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Cardiovascular Sonography students, ensuring students meet program requirements and successfully complete their required clinical hours.
- Develop and maintain relationships with clinical facilities, department managers, clinical supervisors, and healthcare professionals to establish and maintain externship opportunities.
- Communicate with clinical sites to coordinate student placements, rotations, interviews, onboarding requirements, start dates, schedules, and site-specific expectations.
- Conducted outreach to potential clinical affiliates, identified new placement opportunities, and secured additional externship sites to accommodate program needs.
- Prepare, review, and track student onboarding documentation, including affiliation agreements, immunization records, TB clearances, Tdap documentation, and other required clinical compliance materials.
- Monitor student externship progress, attendance, clinical hours, and timekeeping records to ensure compliance with program policies and clinical site requirements.
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to students throughout their clinical rotations, addressing placement concerns, attendance issues, scheduling changes, and communication with clinical facilities.
- Provided ongoing support and guidance to students during clinical rotations, addressing placement concerns, attendance issues, and scheduling changes while facilitating communication with clinical facilities.
- Conducted follow-ups with clinical sites and supervisors to monitor student performance, addressed concerns, and maintained positive working relationships.
- Conduct outreach to potential clinical affiliates, identify new placement opportunities, and assist in securing additional externship sites to accommodate program needs.
- Maintain accurate placement records, student documentation, clinical schedules, and communication logs to support effective externship operations.
- Collaborate with program leadership and faculty to address placement needs, resolve clinical concerns, and ensure students remain on track toward graduation.
Ultrasound Lab Assistant
National Polytechnic College
Lakewood, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Guided students in mastering ultrasound scanning protocols for abdominal vascular, obstetrics/gynecology, and small parts, enhancing their technical skills.
- Coached students in probe selection, ergonomics, machine operation, and image optimization, enhancing scanning accuracy.
- Guided students in identifying anatomical structures and acquiring diagnostic-quality views, ensuring compliance with scanning techniques and clinical standards.
- Facilitated student learning and clinical comprehension by delivering personalized feedback and reinforcing scanning protocols and imaging fundamentals.
- Delivered personalized feedback to reinforce scanning protocols and imaging fundamentals, enhancing student learning and clinical comprehension.
Ultrasound Technician
Precious Memories 3D/4D/HD Ultrasound Imaging
Lakewood, CA
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Facilitated comprehensive, hands-on training in ultrasound modalities, focusing on obstetrics and gynecology.
- Ensured adherence to accurate study protocols through precise organ annotation and scanning plane orientation.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms, guided disrobing and draping for exams, and informed patients about procedures to enhance comfort and understanding.
- Fulfilled 960 hours of externship, securing permanent employment upon completion.
- Scheduled ultrasound exams via telephone and provided courtesy reminder calls to patients.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms. Guided patients on disrobing and draping for scheduled exams. Informed patients about procedures being performed.
- Participated in daily cleaning of equipment to ensure safe and effective use. transducers and machines daily. Restocked linen supplies to maintain operational readiness. Refilled gel bottles to support equipment functionality.
- Coordinated scheduling of ultrasound exams for patients to ensure timely appointments. via telephone and provided courtesy reminder calls to patients.
Education
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate - Applied Science
National Polytechnic College
Lakewood, CA05-2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Lakewood High School
Lakewood, CA06-2019
Skills
- Sonography principles
- Knowledge of GE Voluson E6, Philips Sonos 5500 Digital, GE Logiq 5 Pro, Acuson Sequoia, and Acuson Aspen
- Leadership qualities
- CPR/BLS
- Clinical compliance
- Effective communication skills
- High-quality work ethic
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Ultrasound and Cardiovascular Extern Coordinator
National Polytechnic College
06.2026 - Current
Ultrasound Lab Assistant
National Polytechnic College
08.2024 - Current
Ultrasound Technician
Precious Memories 3D/4D/HD Ultrasound Imaging
10.2023 - 04.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Lakewood High School
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate - Applied Science
National Polytechnic College