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Leigh Ritorto RT, RDMS, RVT

Dawsonville,GA

Summary

Skilled Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with more than 35 years of hands-on experience. Highly skilled in producing diagnostic ultrasound images in any discipline. Boarded in Vascular, Abdomen and OB/Gyn.

Motivated professional eager to use skills learned along the way and grow in whatever position I am chosen for.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Healthcare Traveler/Ultrasound

Flexcare
10.2023 - Current
  • Provided ultrasound images, reviewed obstetrical history and presented cases to obstetricians.

Part -Time Faculty Member

North Georgia Nursing Academy
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills resulting in clear communication of subject matter to students.
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff
  • Provided students constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
  • Provided hands on Ultrasound labs for students in all disciplines.


Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor

North Atlanta Primary Care
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Trained and mentored new technologists and provided leadership to advance patient care goals.
  • Implemented knowledge in diagnostic imaging processes to create new methods and techniques.
  • Responsible for all ultrasounds produced in fast paced primary care clinic.


Sonographer

Southeastern Endocrinology / Diabetes
05.2021 - 05.2022

Performed a large volume of detailed studies of the neck compartments , lymphatic system and thyroid gland. Assisted physicians with biopsies under ultrasound guidance.

Staff Sonographer

Northeast Georgia Medical Center
10.2017 - 02.2021

Sole sonographer on third shift producing all Emergency Room, NICU, Labor and Delivery, In-house and Operating Room studies. Responsible for all aspects of Joint Commission Accreditation of ER Ultrasound. Assisted physicians with invasive procedures.

Co-Owner/Chief Sonographer

Women's Telehealth
12.2010 - 01.2017

Co-Owner and Chief sonographer for a high risk obstetrical Telehealth company. Performed detailed obstetrical studies as well as fetal echoes. Responsible for teaching general OB/Gyn sonographers how to produce Level 2 studies. Responsible for assessing the accounts needs for Telemedicine equipment as Wells’s their seamless connection.

Clinical Manager for Emory University OB/GYN Sonographer

Emory University Midtown
05.1993 - 10.1998
  • Chief research sonographer for Pelvic Imaging as well as clinic manager for Reproductive Endocrinology, Maternal Fetal Medicine and Pelvic Imaging. Frequently performed follicular studies as well as detailed perinatal exams. Managed clinical aspects of all three sections and reported to the Administrator for Department of OB/Gyn.

Education

Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
08.1983

Skills

  • Over 35 years of ultrasound experience
  • RT, RDMS (OB/Gyn and Abd), RVT
  • Produce high quality images with no supervision
  • Manage a large volume schedule
  • Epic, Viewpoint, E-Clinical Works
  • All Microsoft Office Software
  • Hands-on clinical instruction
  • Clinical supervision
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Conflict Resolution

Certification

  • RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
  • Associates in Radiologic Technology from School of Community and Allied Health, UAB
  • Registered Radiologic Technologist
  • NT Certified
  • Registered OB/Gyn Sonographer
  • Registered Abdominal and Small Parts Sonographer
  • Registered Vascular Technologist

Affiliations

American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers


Society of Diagnostic Sonographers

Timeline

Healthcare Traveler/Ultrasound

Flexcare
10.2023 - Current

Part -Time Faculty Member

North Georgia Nursing Academy
01.2023 - 07.2023

Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor

North Atlanta Primary Care
05.2022 - 10.2022

Sonographer

Southeastern Endocrinology / Diabetes
05.2021 - 05.2022

Staff Sonographer

Northeast Georgia Medical Center
10.2017 - 02.2021

Co-Owner/Chief Sonographer

Women's Telehealth
12.2010 - 01.2017

Clinical Manager for Emory University OB/GYN Sonographer

Emory University Midtown
05.1993 - 10.1998

Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology

University of Alabama At Birmingham
  • RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
  • Associates in Radiologic Technology from School of Community and Allied Health, UAB
  • Registered Radiologic Technologist
  • NT Certified
  • Registered OB/Gyn Sonographer
  • Registered Abdominal and Small Parts Sonographer
  • Registered Vascular Technologist
Leigh Ritorto RT, RDMS, RVT