Kathleen Arruda
Riverview,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing CBOC locations independently with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seasoned Ultrasound Tech registered in Abdomen, OB, Breast (RDMS) & Vascular (RVT) seeking knowledge and experience in a FT position. Goal achieving, decisive personality professional experienced in patient care, customer service and leadership roles. Strong ability to take on high volume of patients with over 14yrs of experience and 12yrs of outpatient experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Bay Pines Va Hospital
05.2015 - Current
- 40 Hrs/wk- Performs Ultrasound exams, working as a team to provide quick, efficient quality scans to our nations' Veterans.
- Performing routine and stat exams and procedures working side-by-side with Radiologists, Nurse Practioners and IR nurses to deliver high quality care to Veterans
- Participated in the "above and beyond" award program yearly. Performing duties outside of my normal requirements, including working with MSA's to correct scheduling errors, often looking ahead at next day schedules to ensure smooth work flow processes.
- While independently working the Bradenton CBOC, I routinely and often reach out to ordering physicians for order corrections/clarifications.
- Volunteered to oversee entire Ultrasound Department’s supplies list, identifying expired supplies to reduce waste and to remain in compliance.
- Rotate with 5 other technologists with taking Call for the Ultrasound Department.
- Participated in training and teaching our HCC Ultrasound students who rotated through our department every 8 weeks. Showing past cases and dedicated time to mentoring our future Ultrasound Technologists.
- Received multiple awards and recognitions, including "On-the-Spot" Award for taking Call in an emergent situation when another technologist was unable to. Recognized by our Assistant Chief Radiologist for outstanding care given to our Women Veterans on multiple occasions.
Vascular Technologist
Davita Lifeline Vascular Center
11.2013 - 05.2015
- PRN-12-16Hrs/Wk Independent Sonographer working in conjunction with Vascular Surgeon to provide patients with long-lasting dialysis access intervention
- Sole vascular technologist communicating findings to surgeon for immediate intervention.
Diagnostic Sonographer
Rose Radiology
02.2013 - 05.2015
- 16-20Hrs/Wk Currently traveling within the Tampa Bay area to multiple centers working independently to perform high volume (20-30/day) exams in a timely fashion in order to accommodate company needs for registered Technologists/Medicare patients
- Communicate appropriate findings to Radiologists while making life-saving decisions in regards to abnormal findings.
Vascular Technologist
South Shore Cardiovascular Assoc
05.2011 - 05.2015
- 8Hrs/Wk Working independently to perform vascular exams
- Assisted with achievement in ACR accredidation
- Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to physician
- Occasionally, opening up doctor’s office before medical personnel arrived.
Diagnostic Sonographer
Center For Diabetes And Metabolic Disorders
04.2010 - 02.2013
- 8Hrs/Wk Worked independently performing clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography exams
- Set up/assisted physician with 2-3 thyroid biopsies and seeing 10-20 patients daily
- Maintained ultrasound equipment,work area and supplies.
Diagnostic Sonographer
Brandon Regional Hospital
02.2009 - 09.2012
- 40Hrs/Wk Worked as Lead Tech on second shift while keeping up with the high demands of an extremely fast-paced 400-bed hospital, seeing on average 15-22 patients daily and 55-75 patients departmentally in addition to numerous clerical tasks involving transporting patients, answering phones, and writing up exam findings
- Provided training to students
- Prepared/set up/ assisted physicians in thora/para’s, thyroid, breast, and liver biopsies, chest tube placement, abscess drainage, pseudo repairs, chole Drainage, subcutaneous nerve blocking
- Comfortable in surgery setting such as craniotomies, IUD location, and assisting with machine operation in various interventional procedures
- Responsible for maintaining and tracking expired supplies for entire ultrasound dept
- Extensive knowledge in all areas of ultrasound including abdomen, small parts, vascular, OB/GYN, breast, pediatrics, and procedures
- Carried out all tasks pertaining to ultrasound including general ultrasound, abd, OB/GYN, small parts, neonatal heads, sacral dimples, baby hips, pediatric kidneys/abdomen, pylorics, appy/intussusception, full scope of vascular exams such as upper/lower arterial/venous, carotids, pseudoaneurysms, grafts, stents, fistulas, vein mapping, liver/kidney transplants, renal arteries, mesenteric/abdominal organ vessels.
Education
RDMS (Abd, OB, Vasc, & Breast) -
Central Florida Institute Diagnostic
01.2009
A.S -
Associates Degree - Applied Science
Skills
- CPR
- Registered in Abd, Breast, OB and Vascular
- Student training
- Patient Education
- Patient Confidentiality
- Scan-assist
Timeline
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Bay Pines Va Hospital
05.2015 - Current
Vascular Technologist
Davita Lifeline Vascular Center
11.2013 - 05.2015
Diagnostic Sonographer
Rose Radiology
02.2013 - 05.2015
Vascular Technologist
South Shore Cardiovascular Assoc
05.2011 - 05.2015
Diagnostic Sonographer
Center For Diabetes And Metabolic Disorders
04.2010 - 02.2013
Diagnostic Sonographer
Brandon Regional Hospital
02.2009 - 09.2012
RDMS (Abd, OB, Vasc, & Breast) -
Central Florida Institute Diagnostic
A.S -
Associates Degree - Applied Science
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