Farnoosh Aghdaei

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations in ER, inpatient, outpatient, and STAT settings, including portable bedside imaging for acute and non-acute patients
• Execute abdominal, pelvic, OB/GYN, breast and small parts ultrasound studies, including RUQ, renal, gallbladder, appendix, thyroid, testicle and obstetric evaluations.
• Perform high-risk obstetric imaging, including NT scans, fetal growth assessments, viability scans, and BPP studies.
• Recognize and document suspicious or abnormal findings, escalating critical results to radiologists and physicians per protocol
• Communicate openly with radiologists to determine optimal imaging techniques based on clinical presentation and patient condition.
• Maintain accurate documentation in PACS, RIS, and EPIC/EHR systems, including clinical history, demographics, and exam details for interpretation.
• Assist with minimally invasive ultrasound-guided procedures under physician supervision when required.
• Participate in daily QA/QC imaging quality programs, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and diagnostic reliability
• Follow strict infection control protocols, universal precautions, and HIPAA/PHI compliance standards.
• Ensure patient rights, privacy, dignity, and informed care are maintained at all times.
• Identify self by name and title, and provide clear explanations of procedures to patients and families.
• Support workflow efficiency through clerical assistance and coordination of patient exams in a high-volume hospital environment.

• Performed high-volume diagnostic ultrasound examinations, including abdominal, pelvic, OB/GYN, vascular, breast and small parts studies.
• Conducted vascular assessments including DVT evaluation, carotid duplex, renal Doppler, venous insufficiency, and ABI testing.
• Identified and documented pathologies such as thrombosis, stenosis, reflux disease, and organ abnormalities
• Maintained high imaging standards using Doppler techniques, protocol optimization, and patient-specific adjustments
• Accurately documented findings in PACS and electronic health record systems.
• Ensured efficient workflow in a fast-paced outpatient environment with 10–13 exams per day.
• Provided patient education, communication, and reassurance during sensitive diagnostic procedures.
• Maintained compliance with radiology protocols, safety standards, and infection control practices.

• Completed vascular ultrasound training including DVT studies, venous reflux, arterial duplex, and Doppler waveform analysis
• Assisted with patient preparation, positioning, and structured imaging documentation.

• Supervised training in abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, breast, vascular, and MSK ultrasound
• Developed competency in image optimization, scanning protocols, and workflow efficiency

Performed supervised OB/GYN imaging including fetal anatomy, growth scans, NT, and BPP studies.
Assisted in transabdominal and transvaginal pelvic imaging and obstetric measurements.