Kaila Zuniga
San Benito,TX
Summary
Dynamic Ultrasound Technologist with extensive experience in healthcare. Excelling in patient care and education. Proven ability to enhance diagnostic accuracy through advanced imaging techniques and effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Committed to maintaining high safety standards and fostering a supportive environment for patients and staff alike.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Ultrasound Technologist
Mobile Xrays on Demand
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Conducted diagnostic ultrasound examinations to assist in patient diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine appropriate imaging techniques based on patient medical history.
- Maintained ultrasound equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and adherence to safety standards.
- Educated patients on procedures, preparing them for examinations and addressing any concerns.
- Documented findings accurately in electronic health records to support comprehensive patient care.
- Assisted in training new staff on ultrasound protocols and operational procedures.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives, contributing to improved imaging accuracy and efficiency.
- Adapted quickly to evolving technologies and protocols within the ultrasound department.
- Collaborated with radiologists to provide high-quality imaging services, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Performed advanced ultrasound techniques such as Doppler imaging to provide comprehensive diagnostic information for physicians
Ultrasound Technologist
Texas Healthcare Imaging
Brownsville, TX
06.2017 - 06.2022
- Conducted diagnostic ultrasound examinations to assist in patient diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine appropriate imaging techniques based on patient medical history.
- Maintained ultrasound equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and adherence to safety standards.
- Educated patients on procedures, preparing them for examinations and addressing any concerns.
- Documented findings accurately in electronic health records to support comprehensive patient care.
- Assisted in training new staff on ultrasound protocols and operational procedures.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives, contributing to improved imaging accuracy and efficiency.
- Adapted quickly to evolving technologies and protocols within the ultrasound department.
- Collaborated with radiologists to provide high-quality imaging services, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Performed advanced ultrasound techniques such as Doppler imaging to provide comprehensive diagnostic information for physicians
Ultrasound Technologist
Mstat
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Conducted diagnostic ultrasound examinations to assist in patient diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine appropriate imaging techniques based on patient medical history.
- Maintained ultrasound equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and adherence to safety standards.
- Educated patients on procedures, preparing them for examinations and addressing any concerns.
- Documented findings accurately in electronic health records to support comprehensive patient care.
- Assisted in training new staff on ultrasound protocols and operational procedures.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives, contributing to improved imaging accuracy and efficiency.
- Adapted quickly to evolving technologies and protocols within the ultrasound department.
- Collaborated with radiologists to provide high-quality imaging services, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Performed advanced ultrasound techniques such as Doppler imaging to provide comprehensive diagnostic information for physicians
Ultrasound Technologist
Valley Regional Medical Center
Brownsville, TX
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Conducted diagnostic ultrasound examinations to assist in patient diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine appropriate imaging techniques based on patient medical history.
- Maintained ultrasound equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and adherence to safety standards.
- Educated patients on procedures, preparing them for examinations and addressing any concerns.
- Documented findings accurately in electronic health records to support comprehensive patient care.
- Assisted in training new staff on ultrasound protocols and operational procedures.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives, contributing to improved imaging accuracy and efficiency.
- Adapted quickly to evolving technologies and protocols within the ultrasound department.
- Collaborated with radiologists to provide high-quality imaging services, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Performed advanced ultrasound techniques such as Doppler imaging to provide comprehensive diagnostic information for physicians.
Education
Batchelors of Applied Science Technology Health
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12.2016
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX05.2014
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient education
- Patient confidentiality
- Staff education
- Records management
- Patient advocacy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- HIPAA
- Patient safety
- Health education
- Medication administration
- Schedule coordination
- Equipment calibration
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Diagnostic imaging
- Abdominal sonography
- Ultrasound equipment operation
Timeline
Ultrasound Technologist
Mobile Xrays on Demand
10.2023 - 12.2024
Ultrasound Technologist
Texas Healthcare Imaging
06.2017 - 06.2022
Ultrasound Technologist
Mstat
05.2015 - 06.2017
Ultrasound Technologist
Valley Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2015
Batchelors of Applied Science Technology Health
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Texas Southmost College