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Elise Lansford
Ultrasound Technologist
WHITTIER,CA
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Summary
Empathetic ultrasound technologist with expertise in diagnostic imaging, patient care, and clinical instruction. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical professionals, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety during procedures and exams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Ultrasound Technologist
Whittier PIH Health
Whittier, CA
06.2011 - Current
- Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- Clinical Instructor for Orange Coast College interns; offered support, training, completed pertinent evaluations on trajecycs.
- Completed required documentation promptly after each exam, ensuring all necessary information was available for medical professionals to make informed decisions about patient care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by providing empathetic care during ultrasound procedures.
- Maintained ultrasound equipment, ensuring optimal performance for accurate imaging.
- Ensured patient comfort and safety during ultrasound procedures, leading to increased patient satisfaction scores.
- Collaborated with radiologists to interpret ultrasound images, aiding in swift delivery of diagnostic reports.
- Provided real-time sonographic guidance during biopsy procedures, contributing to successful sample collection, performed sterile technique in preparing trays for performing physicians.
- Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
- Took patient medical history and answered preliminary questions regarding procedure.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiology
Cypress College
Cypress, CA12-2007
Ultrasound Program - Ultrasound Technology
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA05-2011
Skills
- Diagnostic imaging
- Abdominal sonography exams
- OB/GYN sonography exams
- Small part exams; testicular, thyroids, soft tissue head and neck
- Pediatric exams; neonate hips, neonate spines appendix, intussusception, neonate head
- Transplant renal Ultrasounds, renal artery stenosis exams, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(TIPS) ultrasounds
- Patient care and advocacy for patients
- Ultrasound equipment operation; Siemens and GE
- Clinical Instructor for interns
- CPR certified
Timeline
Ultrasound Technologist
Whittier PIH Health
06.2011 - Current
Ultrasound Program - Ultrasound Technology
Orange Coast College
Associate of Science - Radiology
Cypress College