Errin Ramirez
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Passionate Sonographer with extensive experience performing Maternal Fetal Medicine detailed sonographic examinations. Exceptional communication and patient care skills, committed to patient support with compassion and empathy. Proven ability to lead junior staff while managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Instructor
Platt College Riverside Campus
01.2025 - Current
- Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner.
- Foster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labs.
- Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab.
- Maintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practices.
- Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments.
- Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success.
- Identify and report on at-risk students; create individualized success plans to mitigate attrition.
- Design and deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation, troubleshooting, etc.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Senior)
Dr. Harbinder Brar, Maternal Fetal Medicine and Genetics Institute
Riverside, CA
09.2006 - 08.2024
- Conducted comprehensive trans-abdominal and trans-vaginal ultrasound examinations to assess fetal health and development.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop patient care plans based on maternal disease, fetal anomalies, and diagnostic image findings.
- Operated advanced sonographic equipment, ensuring optimal imaging quality and safety standards.
- Educated patients on procedures, providing emotional support and addressing concerns effectively.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance efficiency in diagnostic imaging services.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols to maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Analyzed complex cases, contributing to multidisciplinary discussions for improved patient outcomes.
- Assisted and mentored in training new sonographers, sharing expertise in imaging techniques and best practices for patient care.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated GE machines to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic optimized images through meticulous attention to detail and appropriate selection of transducers, settings, and display parameters.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and proper equipment usage guidelines.
- Supported clinical research initiatives by performing specialized ultrasound examinations as part of ongoing studies.
- Enhanced patient comfort by ensuring a thorough explanation of sonographic procedures before beginning examinations.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Senior)
Center for Fetal Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with perinatology specialists to provide accurate and timely diagnostic information for various medical and fetal conditions.
- Fostered a positive work environment through open communication, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement within the diagnostic medical sonography profession.
- Assisted in the accreditation process by compiling necessary documentation and demonstrating compliance with industry standards during inspections by regulatory agencies.
- Reduced patient anxiety by establishing rapport with patients and addressing any concerns prior to starting an examination procedure.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on innovative ultrasound techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients requiring ultrasound-guided interventions or treatments.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating electronic health records with relevant findings from each exam performed.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy with application of specialized sonography techniques tailored to individual patient cases.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction, attentively addressing concerns and providing reassurance throughout sonographic process.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Kaiser Permanente
Baldwin Park, CA
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to determine optimal imaging approaches and protocols.
- Educated patients on procedures, ensuring comfort and understanding throughout the process.
- Advocated for patient safety by strictly adhering to hygiene and disinfection protocols for sonography equipment.
- Conducted detailed obstetric sonographic examinations to support accurate diagnoses.
- Streamlined sonographic procedures, optimizing workflow and increasing number of daily patient examinations without compromising quality.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Diablo Valley Perinatal
Walnut Creek, CA
09.2015 - 04.2018
- Performed comprehensive obstetric trans-abdominal and trans-vaginal ultrasound examinations to assist in accurate diagnoses.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine optimal imaging approaches and protocols.
- Educated patients on procedures, ensuring comfort and understanding throughout the process.
- Provided exceptional patient care by adapting examination techniques to accommodate patients with special needs or unique circumstances.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating electronic health records with relevant findings from each exam performed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients requiring ultrasound-guided interventions or treatments, including elective termination.
- Fostered a positive work environment through open communication, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement within the diagnostic medical sonography profession.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
American Career College
CA09-2006
Skills
- Diagnostic imaging specializing in Maternal Fetal Medicine
- Patient assessment and education
- Quality assurance
- Medical terminology
- Workflow optimization
- Doppler operation
- Compliance standards
- Anatomy knowledge
- HIPAA
- Patient confidentiality
- Records management
- Needle localization
- Interpersonal communication
Accomplishments
- Assisted in patient diagnosis and care plans by providing detailed images with accuracy and efficiency using trans-abdominal and trans-vaginal ultrasound.
- Mentored resident physicians, junior team members and student sonographers.
- Collaborated with physicians, geneticists, nurse practitioners, counselors and fellow team members to ensure exceptional patient outcome.
Certification
- RDMS-OB/GYN
- CPR
- Nuchal Translucency/Nasal Bone certification-NTQR
Timeline
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Instructor
Platt College Riverside Campus
01.2025 - Current
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Senior)
Center for Fetal Medicine
05.2019 - 06.2020
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Kaiser Permanente
05.2018 - 04.2019
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Diablo Valley Perinatal
09.2015 - 04.2018
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Senior)
Dr. Harbinder Brar, Maternal Fetal Medicine and Genetics Institute
09.2006 - 08.2024
Certificate of Technical Studies - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
American Career College