Registered ultrasound technologist with 16 years of experience in general and vascular sonography. Completes procedures with skill and accuracy in hospital, outpatient and skilled nursing facility settings.
Performed abdominal, renal, pelvic, small parts, breast, full range of OB ultrasounds and vascular (carotids, venous, arterials and segmental dopplers) studies for inpatient, outpatient and Emergency Department patients.
Assisted radiologists with invasive procedures - thoracentesis, paracentesis, breast biopsies and thyroid aspirations.
Shared on-call schedule with staff technologists.
Merge PACS, GE Viewpoint 6 PACS, IntelliSpace Cardiovascular PACS and Epic EMR.
Siemens Acuson Sequoia and Phillips IU22 ultrasound machines
Solo tech overnight - Performed all general (abdominal, pelvic, small parts and 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester OB & BPP) as well as occasional vascular as requested for emergency department patients and inpatients.
Performed limited pediatric pylorus, appendix and intussussception exams.
McKesson PACS, IntelePACS, and Cerner EMR
GE Logiq E9 and S8 Ultrasound machines
Contract Ultrasound Technologist (Loyal Source)
Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center
Macon, Georgia
07.2022 - 09.2022
640 bed Level 1 trauma center, teaching hospital and children's hospital
Performed first trimester OB, abdomen, renal, small parts and vascular (venous, arterial, carotid) ultrasounds as ordered by physician after verifying by review of physician notes and correlating lab results
Performed limited pediatric pylorus, appendix and intussusception exams
Centricity PACS, GE PACS, and Epic EMR
Siemens Acuson Sequoia ultrasound machines
Ultrasound Technologist
St. Petersburg General Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
12.2021 - 07.2022
Performed ob/gyn, abdominal, small parts and vascular ultrasound studies for inpatient, outpatient and Emergency Department patients.
Assisted radiologists with invasive procedures - thoracentesis, paracentesis, breast biopsies and thyroid aspirations.
McKesson PACS, Envision Connect PACS and Meditech EMR
GE Logiq E9 and P6 ultrasound machines
Vascular Ultrasound Technologist
Innovative Vein Clinic
Savannah, GA
07.2021 - 10.2021
Performed non-invasive vascular ultrasounds to determine severity of venous insufficiency.
Assisted vascular surgeon during ultrasound guided radiofrequency venous ablations and foam sclerotherapy.
Performed follow-up ultrasounds to determine effectiveness of treatments and competency of deep venous systems.
This was a short-term maternity leave coverage contract. Due to unexpected early delivery, training was reduced to one week requiring rapid adaptation to unfamiliar protocols and procedures.
Encite EMR
Terason uSmart 3300 Ultrasound machine
Mobile Ultrasound Technologist
Mobile Images, LLC
Savannah, GA
08.2018 - 10.2021
Provided mobile ultrasound services to residents of nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and private homes. Majority of exams requested were venous and arterial doppler studies, abdominal/renal, pelvic and small parts ultrasounds.
Educated elderly and disabled patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Viztek Pacs and Medimatrix EMR
Mindray m9 and m7 Ultrasound machines
Ultrasound Technologist
Tift Regional Medical Center
Tifton, GA
10.2015 - 08.2021
Performed abdominal, ob/gyn, and small parts ultrasound scans as well as venous doppler studies for inpatient, outpatient and emergency department patients after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
Performed limited pediatric studies, such as pylorus, appendix and intussusception.
Reviewed work schedule with ultrasound coordinator to support workload coverage and assisted with back-up coverage on a prn basis for unscheduled call-outs and scheduled vacations.
McKesson PACS, IntelePACS, and Cerner EMR
GE Logiq E9 and S8 Ultrasound machines
Ultrasound Technologist
Dorminy Medical Center
Fitzgerald, GA
06.2007 - 09.2015
Performed general (ob/gyn, abdominal, small parts) and vascular (venous, arterial and carotid) ultrasounds.
Independently covered call on a every other night and weekend basis.
Assisted physicians with sterile procedures such as thyroid and breast biopsies, paracentesis, and thoracentesis.
Meditech EMR and McKesson PACS charting systems
Phillips IU22 Ultrasound machine
Education
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Darton State College
Albany, GA
06.2007
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA
Skills
Efficient and dependable team player
Flexible & Adaptable
Exceptional customer service skills and compassion for patients