Erica Yates

• Perform venous insufficiency and DVT exams in busy vein practice.
• Assist physician with vein procedures.

Performed venous insufficiency, DVT, arterial, pelvic/abdominal and ABI exams.

Assisted physicians with venous ablation procedures.

• Perform venous insufficiency and DVT ultrasounds in a busy vein clinic practice.
• Assist physician and physician assistants during vein procedures.

• Manages team of 13 sonographers, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
• Prepares staff schedule and payroll in ADP program.
• Maintains accreditation of Vascular lab and three Ultrasound departments.
• Ensures Quality Assurance of procedures and ultrasound equipment.
• Performs carotid, arterial, venous and venous insufficiency exams on Philips IU22.
• Document and complete exams in Meditech and PACS program.

• Performed general and vascular ultrasounds using Philips Epiq 7.
• Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
• Evaluated patient care needs and maintained patient flow.
• Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
• Frequently commended for maintaining safety, respect and well-being of patients.

• Performed general and vascular ultrasounds in fast-paced outpatient clinic and hospital setting.
• Coordinated procedure dates with physician offices and scheduling.
• Assisted radiologists with ultrasound guided procedures such as breast, thyroid and lymph node biopsies, as well as paracentesis and thoracentesis.
• Performed exams on Siemens Antares and Philips IU22.
• Trophon EPR .
• Documented and completed exams in PACS and Meditech.

• Performed renal and renal artery duplex scans on outpatients.
• Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
• Evaluated patient care needs and maintained patient flow.

• Performed various vascular studies ordered by physicians: carotid, venous and arterial duplex exams, segmental and ankle-brachial index exams, aorta, iliac and renal artery studies.
• Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
• Evaluated patient care needs and maintained patient flow.

• Traveled to various medical centers throughout United States for mobile laser organization.
• Delivered, set-up, and operated equipment necessary for LASIK eye surgery.
• Prepared sterilization and cleanliness of equipment and supplies.
• Communicated effectively with Ophthalmologist prior to each case regarding specific treatment settings and patient history.