Lilia Rivera
Summary
Diligent and knowledgeable allied health team member who provides consistent quality exams and successful in supporting physician procedures that aid in the treatment and diagnosis of multitude of cardiovascular issues. Productive and confident communicator and observant to details. Proficient and experienced with equipment and patient care with 9 years of experience. Capable of managing many priorities with positive attitude, willing to take on additional responsibilities to help achieve team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Sonographer
El Paso Cardiology Associates
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Obtained patient history and updated system records.
- Performed wide range of related scans, carotids and echocardiograms.
- Checked patients for signs of specific conditions.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Delivered subject matter expertise to staff on topics relating to ultrasound examinations.
- Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
- Updated subject matter knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
- Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
Echocardiographer
Providence Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed routine and complex studies and assisted in variety of imaging procedures.
- Utilized specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
- Monitored ultrasonic patterns on soundwave display and captured high-quality cardiac images
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physicians in interpreting results
- Recognized significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
- Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
- Explained examinations and procedures to patients to ease anxiety and promote cooperation
- Write detailed report with findings to present to radiologist/cardiologist
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Updated subject matter knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
Clinical Coordinator/ Instructor
Southwest University
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of 40 students in different cohorts
- Developed and adjusted work schedule for students
- Built strong relationships with students and clinical facilities for optimized care satisfaction.
- Created weekly lessons for students related to specific subjects
- Administered written and laboratory exams
- Mentored and guided students to achieve their individual goals
General/Vascular Sonographer
Diagnostic Outpatient Imaging
05.2016 - 05.2022
- Performed detailed sonographic evaluations of the abdomen, pelvic, and small parts
- Evaluate organs specific to protocol, including related anatomy as necessary
- Measures anatomy accurately and document pathology seen
- Write detailed reports with finding to present to radiologist
- Performed all studies with the use of Philips IU22
- HIPPA/OSHA officer for East side location
- Assist MRI and CT modalities with setting IV for contrast injections
- Responsible for machine maintenance
General/Vascular Sonographer
Foundations Surgical Hospital
02.2016 - 10.2019
- Performed detailed sonographic evaluations of the abdomen, pelvic, and small parts
- Evaluate organs specific to protocol, including related anatomy as necessary
- Measures anatomy accurately and document pathology seen
- Write detailed reports with finding to present to radiologist
- Responsible for working on-call schedule for ER department
- Floating tech for remote site locations
- Perform invasive procedures
- Assist in operating room procedures
- Responsible for machine maintenance
- Proper maintenance and log of Cidex
Education
Associate of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies
El Paso Community College
El Paso12.2021
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Southwest University At El Paso
El Paso, TX11.2015
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Southwest University At El Paso
El Paso, TX04.2014
Skills
- Cardiac Sonography (Adult and pediatric)
- General and Vascular Sonography
- Cath lab and interventional radiology procedures ( TEE, drainage, etc)
- Fluent in Spanish, oral and written
- Giving detailed preliminary results
- ER/ICU care
- Quality Patient Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Quality Control Standards
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Checking Patient Details
- Diagnostic Techniques
- Clinical Documentation
- Operating Diagnostic Equipment
- First Aid
- Patient Relations
Certification
- RDCS (AE)
- RDMS (AB, BR)
- RVT (VT)
- SPI
- BLS
Timeline
Cardiovascular Sonographer
El Paso Cardiology Associates
06.2023 - 10.2023
Echocardiographer
Providence Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2023
Clinical Coordinator/ Instructor
Southwest University
06.2021 - 06.2022
General/Vascular Sonographer
Diagnostic Outpatient Imaging
05.2016 - 05.2022
General/Vascular Sonographer
Foundations Surgical Hospital
02.2016 - 10.2019
Associate of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies
El Paso Community College
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Southwest University At El Paso
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Southwest University At El Paso
- RDCS (AE)
- RDMS (AB, BR)
- RVT (VT)
- SPI
- BLS
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