LAVINIA SANTIAGO
Conshohocken,PA
Summary
To obtain a compassionate and challenging full-time position as a perinatal Sonographer. Seasoned sonographer with success in building relationships with patients to produce highest quality images. Highly proficient in interpreting physicians' orders, determining appropriate imaging and maintaining comprehensive patient records. Offering over 30 years background to growing organization.
Clear communicator with clarity in assessing physician needs, patient physical position, administration of varying medications and recommendations for post-scan care considerations. Approachable and nurturing system operator with acute awareness of patient comfort level and adaptability in unprecedented scenarios.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perinatal Sonographer
AMN Healthcare/Brynmawr Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements through continuous professional development, leading to better patient care.
- Implemented 3D/4D ultrasound technology into practice, providing patients with more comprehensive diagnostic information.
- Contributed to decrease in prenatal complications through thorough biophysical profile evaluations and monitoring of fetal growth patterns over time.
- Served as a valuable resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices in perinatal sonography, promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the department.
- Ensured strict adherence to established protocols regarding patient privacy and confidentiality, maintaining a high level of trust within the healthcare environment.
- Provided empathetic support to patients during examinations, creating a comforting environment that facilitated cooperation and successful scans.
Perinatology Sonographer
Rady's Children's Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Prepares examinations rooms for patients, perform second level ultrasounds and monitor patient comfort level
- Use independent judgement during sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
- Can establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Deeply self-motivated to increase my level of understanding and knowledge of the field.
Perinatology Sonographer
Scripps Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Responsible for sonographer schedule, organize meetings, help with the patient's schedule
- Assist with the preparation and implementation of protocols for ultrasounds and procedures
- Reporting system super user and help with the ultrasounds billing
- Prepares examinations rooms for patients, perform second level ultrasounds and monitor patient comfort level
- Use independent judgement during sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
- Can establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Deeply self-motivated to increase my level of understanding and knowledge of the field.
A.T.U. Einstein Medical Center Sonographer
Philadelphia
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Follows established protocols and physician's orders to provide clear diagnostic images and data for physicians interpretation
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and health care e team, recognizing special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs
- Assist in ultrasound guided procedures as Amniocentesis and CVS.
General and Vascular Sonographer
STAT Resources
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Temporary travel sonographer
- Perform Abdomen, OB & Gyn, Small parts and Vascular exams, traveling to different clinics, hospitals or private offices
- Following diverse establish protocols and physician orders to provide clear diagnostic images and data for radiologist interpretation.
General Sonographer
Lansdale Abington Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Working as a General sonographer, Breast imaging, Interventional Radiology procedures and Vascular exams as carotids, upper and lower extremities venous exams
- Assisting radiologist with Breast guided biopsies, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis and liver, kidneys and thyroid biopsies
- Responsible to cover after hours calls for Emergency department.
General Sonographer
Mercy Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Performs detail sonographic evaluations of the abdomen, pelvis, small parts
- Prepares examination rooms for patients
- Cover on call hours for Emergency room department.
General Sonographer
Episcopal Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Measure anatomy accurately and document pathology in clear and concise manner, also able to acquire optimal diagnostic sonographic information on each exam performed and to evaluate and communicate that information to radiologist.
Application Specialist
Pellegrina Company
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Traveling around the island to hospitals and private offices to assist with the applications training for Siemens ultrasound equipment.
Radiologist Technologist and General Sonographer
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Performs conventional X Rays examinations
- Assist the radiologist with Barium enemas, IVP, Shoulder and knees Arthroscopies, Hysterosalpingograms
- Performs detail sonographic evaluations of the abdomen, pelvis, small parts, OB & gyn, prostates, neonatal heads and transplants kidneys
- Prepares examination rooms for patients
- Cover on call hours for Emergency room department.
Education
MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS - Mental Health Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Arizona City, AZ11.2022
BACHERLORS DEGREE IN HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION - Education
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan 06.1995
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN RADIOLOGY TECNOLOGY - Radiology
UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE
Bayamon PR06.1990
Skills
- Bilingual Spanish and English
- Yoga and fitness instructor
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Continuous Learning Attitude
- Medical Terminology Familiarity
- Compassionate patient care
- Cross-Sectional Anatomy Knowledge
Certification
- BHS
- RDMS AB, OB&GYN
- NTQR
- CLEAR
- CPR
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Perinatal Sonographer
AMN Healthcare/Brynmawr Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Perinatology Sonographer
Rady's Children's Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2022
Perinatology Sonographer
Scripps Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2022
A.T.U. Einstein Medical Center Sonographer
Philadelphia
01.2008 - 01.2018
General and Vascular Sonographer
STAT Resources
01.2006 - 01.2008
General Sonographer
Lansdale Abington Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2006
General Sonographer
Mercy Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2004
General Sonographer
Episcopal Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
Application Specialist
Pellegrina Company
01.1995 - 01.1997
Radiologist Technologist and General Sonographer
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1995
MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS - Mental Health Counseling
Grand Canyon University
BACHERLORS DEGREE IN HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION - Education
University of Puerto Rico
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN RADIOLOGY TECNOLOGY - Radiology
UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE
- BHS
- RDMS AB, OB&GYN
- NTQR
- CLEAR
- CPR
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