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Eichele McKinzie

New York,New York

Summary

Skilled ultrasound student looking to secure an entry level position within the Allied Healthcare community, as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with opportunity for advancement.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Associate

Mount Sinai Beth Israel
New York, NY
01.2007 - Current
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
  • Performed phlebotomy daily.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Maximized preventive care utilization to reduce hospital burden and help eliminate readmissions.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Performed EKGs.
  • Performed patient care, assisted in personal hygiene.
  • Performed patient mobility services by turning, lifting, moving and repositioning patients
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student

Metropolitan Hospital Center
New York, NY
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Performed wide range of ultrasound exams in fast paced environment under supervision of certified Ultrasound Technologists; including but not limited to abdomen, GYN, vascular, and small parts.
  • Used highly skilled techniques to produce optimal images to assist in diagnosis of patients.
  • Prepared detailed preliminary reports and presented findings to physician.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Positioned and readjusted patients to obtain optimal scan information.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images
  • Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation
  • Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Monroe College
Bronx, NY
08.2023

No Degree - Medical Assisting

Allen School
Brooklyn, NY
06.2005

High School Diploma -

Graphic Communication Arts
New York, NY
09.1987

Skills

  • Advanced anatomy knowledge
  • Ultrasound physics
  • Proper sterilization techniques
  • Doppler proficiency
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Philips EPIQ machine
  • Abdominal, GYN, Vascular and Echo competent
  • Provided Patient care and safety
  • Phlebotomy
  • Perform EKGs
  • Check and chart vital signs
  • Knowledge of Epic system

Affiliations

  • Certified SPI: May 2023
  • ARDMS ABD and OB/GYN: Expected by 2024

Timeline

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student

Metropolitan Hospital Center
06.2023 - 08.2023

Patient Care Associate

Mount Sinai Beth Israel
01.2007 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Monroe College

No Degree - Medical Assisting

Allen School

High School Diploma -

Graphic Communication Arts