Katie McCombs
Blairsville,PA
Summary
Well-organize Vascular Ultrasound Technologist offering 6 years of healthcare experience. Smoothly evaluate patients using diverse tests and routine procedures. Good prioritization, documentation and records management abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vascular Ultrasound Technologist
DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
- Performed the following Vascular ultrasound exams: Limited Abdomen, Complete Abdomen, Renal doppler, Abdominal Venous duplex, Upper and Lower venous duplex, Upper and Lower arterial duplex, Upper and Lower arterial pressures and pulse volume recordings, Thoracic outlet, Raynaud's, Arteriovenous fistulas, DAMP, Transcranial and Temporal
- Verified Patient name, birthday and history.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Select the appropriate ultrasound transducer and protocol for each exam.
- Clean and sanitize the transducer, machine and bed after every exam.
- Upload exams to PACS.
- Write preliminary reports.
- Notify doctors or nurses with emergent results.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Complied with HIPAA regulations while maintaining familiarity with technology and safety changes for self, patients and visitors.
Ultrasound Technologist
Excela Health Frick Hospital
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Performed the following Abdominal exams: Abdomen Complete, Right Upper Quadrant, Renal, Renal doppler, Spleen and Bladder
- Performed the following OB/GYN exams: Transvaginal, Transabdominal, first, second and third trimester scans
- Performed the following Vascular exams: Upper and Lower extremity venous, Upper and Lower extremity arterial, Upper and Lower arterial pressure and pulse volume recording, Insufficiency, Aorta and IVC
- Performed the following small parts exams: Thyroid, Breast and Testicular
- Obtained essential information from patients, medical records and previous exams for clinical correlation.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Assisted in executing optimum quality ultrasound exams while obtaining images to support diagnosis documented by interpreting physician.
- Complied with HIPAA regulations while maintaining familiarity with technology and safety changes for self, patients and visitors.
- Verified patients name and birthday.
- Clean and sanitize transducer, machine and bed after every exam.
- Selected appropriate transducer, setting and protocol for every exam
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA05.2017
Skills
- PACS
- CPR
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Cardiovascular Testing
- Patient Confidentiality
Certification
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (AB, OB/GYN)
Registered Vascular Technologist
Timeline
Vascular Ultrasound Technologist
DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
Ultrasound Technologist
Excela Health Frick Hospital
06.2017 - 06.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Westmoreland County Community College
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