Detail-oriented sonographer experienced in medical image capture and analysis. Effectively coordinates with multifunctional roles and communicates with patients and caregivers. Specializing in vascular and abdominal ultrasound technology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ultrasound Technologist
Ascension Providence Hospital
Waco, TX
04.2023 - Current
Prepared patients before and during exams by thoroughly explaining the procedure and positioning them appropriately.
Operated ultrasound equipment to obtain high quality images of internal organs, tissues, blood movement and bodily masses on patients of all ages including infants to geriatric.
Applied independent judgment during exam process to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.
Assisted physicians with interventional procedures to include: paracentesis, thoracentesis, biopsies, fine needle aspirations, and thrombin injections.
Obtained written consent from patients to perform procedures and upheld HIPAA, legal, and facility standards in all actions.
Proficient in general abdominal ultrasound exams as well as vascular exams to include: carotid, peripheral venous, peripheral arterial, and abdominal vascular.
Experienced in pelvic, first-trimester obstetric, and transvaginal exams.
Presented radiologists with oral, written, and evidentiary summaries of findings and utilized PACS for patient record documentation.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other hospital staff to maintain excellent patient care.
Delivered training to Temple College and College of Health Care Professions students on proper procedures, scan techniques, and protocols.
Ultrasound Technologist
McLane Children's Hospital Scott & White
Temple, TX
04.2023 - Current
Perform general abdominal and vascular ultrasounds for patients ranging from newborns to young adults.
Daily reporting and detailed descriptions of findings to radiologists.
Position patients and equipment using clinical judgement to capture quality images.
Operated mobile imaging equipment to obtain quality images at patient's bedsides and emergency rooms.
Proficient in pediatric-specific exams to include: pediatric hips, spinal canal, pylorus, and intussusception.
Ensure safety and patient confidentiality when collecting patient information and performing imaging procedures.
Ease patient anxiety and enhanced cooperation by thoroughly explaining the entire imaging process and what to expect.
Delivered training to Temple College students on proper procedures, scan techniques, and protocols.
Cryptologic Technician (Collection)
US Navy
Augusta, GA
09.2015 - 11.2020
Performed quality control checks on collected data prior to its submission up the chain of command.
Conducted training to improve troops' abilities.
Generated detailed reports outlining findings from intercepts conducted during missions.
Participated in exercises designed to simulate real-world scenarios involving cryptology.
Gathered information from multiple sources to create comprehensive intelligence briefings.
Led a team of six sailors on a seven month deployment overseas.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Temple College
Temple, TX
05-2023
High School Diploma -
Placer High School
Auburn, CA
06-2014
Skills
Driven
Compassionate
Detail-Oriented
Medical Knowledge
Collaborating
Multi-Tasking
Patient Education
Diagnostic Imaging
Patient Safety
HIPAA Compliance
Certification
Registered Vascular Technologist
RDMS - Abdomen
CPR/BLS
Timeline
Ultrasound Technologist
Ascension Providence Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Ultrasound Technologist
McLane Children's Hospital Scott & White
04.2023 - Current
Cryptologic Technician (Collection)
US Navy
09.2015 - 11.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Temple College
High School Diploma -
Placer High School
Registered Vascular Technologist
RDMS - Abdomen
CPR/BLS
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