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Elizabeth Rodriguez

Summary

Experienced Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer specializing in Maternal Fetal Medicine with 17 years of dedicated service. Committed to providing exceptional patient care and maintaining high radiologic safety standards. Proactive in sharing findings with ordering physicians for prompt review and treatment. Demonstrates precision and efficiency in managing patient appointments and delivering accurate results. Skilled in overseeing medical supply inventory, sanitation protocols, and patient records with a systematic approach. Proficient in operating and maintaining various imaging hardware through routine troubleshooting practices.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Mount Sinai West Hospital
10.2015 - Current
  • Oversees the day-to-day operations of the technical staff
  • Orienting and training of staff as well as coordination of ultrasound equipment maintenance and repairs.
  • Plans work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staffing levels, to ensure that activities are performed effectively.
  • Ensures ultrasound staff licensure is in effect and compliant.
  • Monitors tagging and operation of all ultrasound equipment, arranges for repair or calibration as necessary.
  • Observes screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
  • Observes and cares for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
  • Provides sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
  • Determines whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
  • Obtains and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.
  • Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures such as Chorionic Villus Sampling, Amniocentesis, KCL (Potassium Chloride) injection in elective termination of pregnancy.
  • Conducted obstetric transabdominal & transvaginal on patients across stages of pregnancy such as , Detailed Anatomy scans, early anatomy scans, first trimester scans, First trimester screening( Nuchal Translucency) , Fetal growth scans, High Risk pregnancy assessments such as Biophysical profile, Fetal dopplers ( Middle cerebral artery doppler, Umbilical artery doppler, Ductus venosus).
  • Performed Gynecology diagnostic ultrasound examinations such as routine transvaginal & transabdominal pelvic ultrasounds, Fertility Follicular assessments, IUD ultrasound guidance, Saline Sonohysterograms.


  • Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
  • Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
  • Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films, and chemicals.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Montefiore Medical Center
02.2008 - 05.2012


  • Decides which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
  • Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
  • Observes and cares for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
  • Selects appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
  • Determines whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
  • Obtains and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.
  • Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures such as Chorionic Villus Sampling, Amniocentesis, KCL (Potassium Chloride) injection in elective termination of pregnancy.
  • Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy such as , Detailed Anatomy scans, early anatomy scans, first trimester scans First trimester screening( Nuchal Translucency) , Fetal growth scans, High Risk pregnancy assessments such as Biophysical profile, Fetal dopplers ( Middle cerebral artery doppler, Umbilical artery doppler, Ductus venosus).
  • Performed Gynecology diagnostic ultrasound examinations, Fertility Follicular assessments, Saline Sonohysterograms.
  • Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
  • Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

White Plains Hospital
11.2007 - 01.2008
  • Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
  • Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
  • Observes and cares for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
  • Provides sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
  • Selects appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
  • Obtains and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.
  • Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy such as , Detailed Anatomy scans, early anatomy scans, first trimester scans First trimester screening( Nuchal Translucency) , Fetal growth scans, High Risk pregnancy assessments such as Biophysical profile, Fetal dopplers ( Middle cerebral artery doppler, Umbilical artery doppler, Ductus venosus).
  • Performed Gynecology diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
  • Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
  • Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.

Education

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
New York, NY
03-2015

Certificate -

Sanford Brown Institute
New York, New York
08-2007

BBA - Biology & Chemistry (Pre-Med)

Pontifical Catholic University Madre Y Maestra
Santiago, Dominican Republic
06-2001

High School Diploma -

Colegio Juan XXIII
Santiago, Dominican Republic
06-1996

Skills

  • Electronic health record management
  • Anatomical and physiological understanding
  • Ultrasound device upkeep
  • Ultrasound quality assurance
  • Proficient in diagnostic imaging
  • Patient knowledge enhancement
  • Employee training
  • HIPAA compliance knowledge
  • Expertise in ultrasound diagnostics

Certification

  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (OBGYN) ARDMS.
  • Nuchal Translucency certification, Nuchal Translucency Quality Review (NTQR).
  • CLEAR certification, Perinatal Quality Foundation (PQF).

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Mount Sinai West Hospital
10.2015 - Current

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Montefiore Medical Center
02.2008 - 05.2012

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

White Plains Hospital
11.2007 - 01.2008

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Certificate -

Sanford Brown Institute

BBA - Biology & Chemistry (Pre-Med)

Pontifical Catholic University Madre Y Maestra

High School Diploma -

Colegio Juan XXIII

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