Lori Paguyo
Port Orchard,WA
Summary
Professional in medical imaging with strong expertise in ultrasound technology. Known for precise diagnostic skills, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to patient care. Strong team collaborator with results-driven mindset, ensuring optimal performance in fast-paced environments. Skilled in utilizing advanced imaging equipment, maintaining high standards of accuracy, and fostering positive patient interactions.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
4
4
ARDMS: Abdomen/Small parts, OB/GYN, Breast and RVT
Work History
Ultrasound Technologist
Providence Swedish Breast Imaging Center
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Collaborated with radiologists to provide high-quality imaging services, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on examination processes, easing anxiety levels and fostering a positive experience.
- Complied with HIPAA regulations while maintaining familiarity with technology and safety changes for self, patients and visitors.
Staff Sonographer
Kaiser Permanente
08.2011 - 04.2025
- Performing a variety of ultrasound studies including: general ultrasound exams, carotid artery studies, DVT studies, fetal hips, and invasive procedures such as needle biopsies, aspirations, SIS, and assisting with seed placement therapy to treat prostate cancer.
- Correctly filling out worksheets for the radiologist both written and in EPIC and PACS, adding correct charges and diagnosis codes.
- Participated in compliance video for invasive procedures.
- Earned Star Performer award.
- Mammography experience including QA, QC and ACR accreditation processes. (RT(R)(M) currently in retired status.)
- UBT co-lead for two years with the Interstate team. Attended all UBT courses and led the team through “The Oz Principle” and assisted in creating the Warm Handover Process (This insures an OB patient with an unknown issue is seen immediately following her ultrasound to consult with an OB provider.)
- Continuing education up to date.
- Current CPR card.
- HIPPA trained.
- Safety committee experience. Protocoling committee experience. Quality assurance committee experience.
Staff Sonographer
EPIC Gateway
01.1996 - 01.2011
- Performing a variety of routine exams as well as special procedures including breast and liver biopsies and paracenteses.
- Documenting patient histories, including differential diagnosis and entering correct ICD9 and CPT codes.
- Served as the interim team lead.
- Filled in for mammography techs as needed.
- Received 11 gold stars for exceptional customer service in a 6 month time frame.
Lead Sonographer
Curry General Hospital
01.1993 - 01.1996
Education
Certificate -
Institute of Ultrasound Diagnostics
Mobile, AL01.1988
Certificate - undefined
Albany General Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Albany, OR01.1987
Skills
- Diagnostic medical sonographer Registered in Abdomen/Small Parts, OB/GYN, Breast, RVT
- Lead Tech experience
- Patient care
- Sonographic procedures
- Patient confidentiality
- Interventional procedures
- Staff education
- Patient advocacy
- Pediatric sonography
- Certified in CPR/AED
- HIPAA
- Patient safety
Affiliations
ARDMS,RVT,BLS
Certification
- ARDMS
- RVT
- OBMI
- ARRT (R)(M) retired
- SDMS member
Timeline
Ultrasound Technologist
Providence Swedish Breast Imaging Center
05.2025 - 07.2025
Staff Sonographer
Kaiser Permanente
08.2011 - 04.2025
Staff Sonographer
EPIC Gateway
01.1996 - 01.2011
Lead Sonographer
Curry General Hospital
01.1993 - 01.1996
Certificate - undefined
Albany General Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Certificate -
Institute of Ultrasound Diagnostics
Star Performer
Awarded quarterly by Kaiser coworkers, managers and radiologists for outstanding performance.
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