Hector Huerta
Glendale,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Cardiovascular Sonographer with comprehensive background in cardiovascular imaging and diagnostics. Demonstrated ability to provide accurate and timely assessments, contributing to patient care and treatment plans. Proficient in utilizing advanced sonography equipment and collaborating effectively with medical teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted echocardiograms to assess cardiac function and structure for patient diagnosis.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop tailored treatment plans based on ultrasound findings.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient history and imaging results in electronic health records.
- Knowledge of Syngo, EPIC and PACs system
- Proficient in Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Accurately complete patient reports in an efficient and timely manner
- Stock all supplies for patient rooms and maintain a clean, organized environment to ensure rooms are ready for the next patient.
Cardio/Vascular Sonographer
Sherman Oaks Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided thorough documentation of exam findings, aiding physicians in making informed decisions regarding patient care plans.
- Performed routine and complex studies and assisted in variety of imaging procedures.
- Recognized significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
- Conducted stress echocardiograms to evaluate cardiac response under strain conditions for diagnostic purposes.
- Set up and adjusted imaging equipment and manually maneuvered transducers to perform exams.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous waste materials following institutional policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for employees.
- Epic Cardiology
IV Compounder
UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous waste materials following institutional policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for employees.
- Ensured patients received timely therapy by accurately interpreting physician orders for IV medications and communicating any discrepancies promptly.
- Operated compounding equipment to mix raw materials according to precise formulations.
Pharmacy Technician
Glendale Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Ensured patients received timely therapy by accurately interpreting physician orders for IV medications and communicating any discrepancies promptly.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from nurses and healthcare providers.
- Properly clean and maintain sterile compounding area as well as logging all cleaning activities and temperatures daily.
- Dispense all narcotics and accurately keep track of narcotics history and inventory.
- Translate consultations.
- Communicate with nurses and doctors to ensure medications and I.V.s are properly prepared and delivered accordingly.
- Prep chemotherapy I.V.s for compounding according to scheduled times.
Pharmacy Technician
Glendale Adventist Hospital
02.2018 - 10.2021
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous waste materials following institutional policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for employees.
- Ensured patients received timely therapy by accurately interpreting physician orders for IV medications and communicating any discrepancies promptly.
Pharmacy Technician
USC Medical Plaza
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous waste materials following institutional policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for employees.
- Ensured patients received timely therapy by accurately interpreting physician orders for IV medications and communicating any discrepancies promptly.
Education
Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Sonography
Smith Chason College
Los Angeles, CA02.2022
Skills
- Vascular Sonography
- Diseases of the heart
- Preventative and screening protocols
- Strain
- DHM
- Bubble study
- Contrast DEFINITY
- 3D
- 2D M-Mode
- Spectral Doppler
- Echocardiography
- PW
- CW
- Anatomy recognition
- Pathology recognition
- Problem-solving techniques
- Imaging techniques
Certification
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Pending
- Sonography Principles and Instruments (SPI), Pending
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- CPhT, 150335
Languages
English
Spanish
Machines
- Phillips GE Logic
- GE Vivid E & GE7
- Acuson Sequoya 512
- Samsung HS60 PACS Ultralinq
- Siemens Acuson SC2000
- Mindray
Timeline
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
IV Compounder
UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Cardio/Vascular Sonographer
Sherman Oaks Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Glendale Memorial Hospital
10.2021 - 05.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Glendale Adventist Hospital
02.2018 - 10.2021
Pharmacy Technician
USC Medical Plaza
02.2018 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Sonography
Smith Chason College