MARIA CARRISOZA
Glendale Heights,IL
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Clerk/Residential Aide Contract
Cross Country Staffing
Chicago , IL
02.2024 - Current
- Answered questions from patients regarding billing issues or directed them to appropriate personnel for further assistance.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing, copying, scanning and faxing medical records and documents.
- Collaborated with members of the healthcare team in order to provide quality customer service experiences for patients.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments, verifying insurance coverage, collecting co-pays and patient balances.
- Entered patient data into an electronic health record system for accurate documentation of medical history.
- Verified patient identity by checking photo ID or other documents as needed.
- Responded to emails sent by doctors' offices or insurance companies providing requested information when possible.
- Provided support to clinical staff with obtaining required signatures on forms or other documents related to patient care.
- Maintained patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Greeted patients and visitors, answered telephones, and provided general information.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy of work performed.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
- Scheduled tests, lab work or x-rays for patients based on physician orders.
Residential Aid/Shelter Worker Contract
Favorite Staffing
Chicago, IL
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Organized and managed donations for shelter residents, such as clothing, food, and hygiene products.
- Assisted with the intake process by gathering information from clients and verifying eligibility for services.
- Conducted safety checks of all areas of the facility while on duty.
- Inspected living quarters regularly for cleanliness standards according to established guidelines.
- Monitored recreational facilities during leisure hours ensuring safe participation by all guests.
- Responded promptly and appropriately to any medical emergencies which may arise within the shelter.
- Stayed on top of sweeping, mopping, taking out trash and disinfection protocols.
- Cleaned living areas to provide healthy environment for residents.
- Serve meals such as; breakfast, lunch and dinner. In an orderly manner.
- Help translate important documents for shelter residents.
Shelter Aide Contract
Aston Carter
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Facilitated group activities designed to foster positive interactions among participants.
- Performed daily cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, and laundering linens.
- Assisted with food preparation and served meals in accordance with safety protocols.
- Monitored client behavior to ensure a safe environment.
- Collaborated with other staff members to provide an effective team-oriented approach to care.
- Participated in regular meetings with management to discuss program objectives.
- Enforced facility rules while demonstrating empathy towards clients who may have difficulty following them.
- Assisted with administrative tasks related to shelter operations such as filing paperwork or ordering supplies.
- Maintained confidentiality when handling sensitive information about clients or staff members.
Ultrasound Technologist
Rush-Copley Medical CenterInc
Aurora, IL
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Performed ultrasound exams on patients to diagnose medical conditions
- Assisted physicians with interventional procedures such as biopsies and aspirations
- Maintained accurate patient records, including images and reports of scans
- Provided patient instruction regarding the preparation for their exam
- Operated ultrasound equipment to obtain high quality images of internal organs and tissues
- Adjusted settings on equipment to optimize imaging results
- Identified anatomical structures in the scanned images during examinations
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during each procedure
- Reviewed patient history prior to performing ultrasounds
- Reported findings from scans accurately to referring physicians or radiologists
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by ensuring all necessary supplies were available
- Consulted with other health care professionals about patient care plans and treatment options
- Monitored fetal heart rate activity during obstetric ultrasounds
- Calibrated and maintained ultrasound equipment according to manufacturer specifications
- Adhered to ethical standards of practice while handling confidential patient information
- Informed patients about the results of their scan after it was reviewed by a physician or radiologist
- Provided support and comfort to patients throughout the duration of their exam
- Developed relationships with referring physicians, vendors, and other staff members within the organization
- Applied independent judgment during exam process to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings
- Analyzed sonographic information and communicated findings to appropriate physicians
- Explained image capturing process in entirety to patients and caregivers
- Generated summaries describing type and content of captured images
- Utilized 2D, 3D and 4D ultrasound machines to capture images of varying complexity
- Performed routine maintenance of ultrasound machines and reported major malfunctions to coordinate repairs
- Helped patients feel at ease and monitored behaviors throughout examinations to maintain safety and comfort
- Provided oral, written and evidentiary summaries of scans to help physicians make accurate medical diagnoses.
Ultrasound Student
Swedish Covenant Hospital
Chicago, IL
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Obtained written consent from patients to perform procedures and upheld HIPAA, legal and facility standards in all actions
- Utilized transvaginal and transrectal scanners to detect particularly obscured abnormalities
- Programmed and adjusted scanners to meet needs of specific procedures and most effectively capture transducer images
- Used ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of internal structures, blood movements, bodily masses and target concerns such as fluid accumulations
- Made independent decisions about appropriate length and scope of examinations based on physician directives and findings during scans
- Met with pregnant patients to carry out initial, 12-week, anatomy, growth and other required types of scans on developing embryos and fetuses
- Set machine parameters and adjusted during exams
- Performed abdominal, obstetric and vascular ultrasound examinations on patients in a clinical setting
- Operated ultrasound equipment to obtain cross-sectional images of organs and tissues for diagnostic purposes
- Assured quality control of all ultrasound scans produced according to department protocols
- Provided patient instruction prior to each procedure explaining the process of the examination
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy and confidentiality requirements at all times
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on new developments in Ultrasound technology
- Identified anatomical structures while performing Ultrasound scans using appropriate terminology
- Ensured that quality standards were met by evaluating accuracy, appropriateness, completeness, and timeliness of results
- Demonstrated knowledge regarding anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, instrumentation, physics and mathematics principles associated with ultrasound techniques
- Documented findings from each exam accurately into patient's electronic medical record
- Analyzed sonographic information and communicated findings to appropriate physicians
- Applied independent judgment during exam process to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings
- Positioned patients to most effectively orient ultrasound equipment
- Explained image capturing process in entirety to patients and caregivers
- Programmed and adjusted scanners to meet needs of specific procedures and most effectively capture transducer images
- Assumed responsibility for mental and physical comfort of patients during ultrasound process
- Prepared and assessed patients, reviewing documentation and medical history
- Adjusted patient positions to obtain best sites and angles to obtain necessary information from each scan
- Provided oral, written and evidentiary summaries of scans to help physicians make accurate medical diagnoses
- Used ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of internal structures, blood movements, bodily masses and target concerns such as fluid
Ultrasound Student
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Chicago, IL
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Helped patients feel at ease and monitored behaviors throughout examinations to maintain safety and comfort
- Set machine parameters and adjusted during exams
- Obtained written consent from patients to perform procedures and upheld HIPAA, legal and facility standards in all actions
- Made independent decisions about appropriate length and scope of examinations based on physician directives and findings during scans
- Performed abdominal, Obstetric 1st,2nd,and 3rd trimester ultrasound examinations on patients in a clinical setting
- Assisted radiologists with interpretation of sonograms and imaging studies
- Maintained accurate records of patient data and images for review by the radiologist
- Operated ultrasound equipment to obtain cross-sectional images of organs and tissues for diagnostic purposes
- Assured quality control of all ultrasound scans produced according to department protocols
- Provided patient instruction prior to each procedure explaining the process of the examination
- Reported any technical or medical problems encountered during exams to supervising radiologist immediately
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy and confidentiality requirements at all times
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on new developments in Ultrasound technology
- Attended weekly meetings with Radiologists and other staff members to discuss
- Ultrasound cases
- Identified anatomical structures while performing Ultrasound scans using appropriate terminology
- Ensured that quality standards were met by evaluating accuracy, appropriateness, completeness, and timeliness of results
- Demonstrated knowledge regarding anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, instrumentation, physics and mathematics principles associated with ultrasound techniques
- Documented findings from each exam accurately into patient's electronic medical record
- Analyzed sonographic information and communicated findings to appropriate physicians
- Applied independent judgment during exam process to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings
- Utilized 2D, 3D and 4D ultrasound machines to capture images of varying complexity
- Positioned patients to most effectively orient ultrasound equipment
- Explained image capturing process in entirety to patients and caregivers
- Generated summaries describing type and content of captured images
- Utilized transvaginal and transrectal scanners to detect particularly obscured abnormalities
- Assumed responsibility for mental and physical comfort of patients during ultrasound process
- Prepared and assessed patients, reviewing documentation and medical history
- Used ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of internal structures, blood movements, bodily masses and target concerns such as fluid
Ultrasound Student
Amita St. Joseph Medical Center
Elgin, IL
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Accumulations
- Helped patients feel at ease and monitored behaviors throughout examinations to maintain safety and comfort
- Met with pregnant patients to carry out initial, 12-week, anatomy, growth and other required types of scans on developing embryos and fetuses
- Set machine parameters and adjusted during exams
- Obtained written consent from patients to perform procedures and upheld HIPAA, legal and facility standards in all actions
- Made independent decisions about appropriate length and scope of examinations based on physician directives and findings during scans
- Performed abdominal, obstetric and vascular ultrasound examinations on patients in a clinical setting
- Maintained accurate records of patient data and images for review by the radiologist
- Operated ultrasound equipment to obtain cross-sectional images of organs and tissues for diagnostic purposes
- Assured quality control of all ultrasound scans produced according to department protocols
- Provided patient instruction prior to each procedure explaining the process of the examination
- Reported any technical or medical problems encountered during exams to supervising radiologist immediately
- Monitored safety regulations when handling radiation sources used in ultrasounds procedures
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy and confidentiality requirements at all times
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on new developments in Ultrasound technology
- Identified anatomical structures while performing Ultrasound scans using appropriate terminology
- Ensured that quality standards were met by evaluating accuracy, appropriateness, completeness, and timeliness of results
- Demonstrated knowledge regarding anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, instrumentation, physics and mathematics principles associated with ultrasound techniques
- Documented findings from each exam accurately into patient's electronic medical record
- Applied independent judgment during exam process to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings
- Positioned patients to most effectively orient ultrasound equipment
- Programmed and adjusted scanners to meet needs of specific procedures and most effectively capture transducer images
- Assumed responsibility for mental and physical comfort of patients during ultrasound process
- Prepared and assessed patients, reviewing documentation and medical history
- Used ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of internal structures, blood movements, bodily masses and target concerns such as fluid accumulations
- Helped patients feel at ease and monitored behaviors throughout examinations to maintain safety and comfort
- Set machine parameters and adjusted during exams
- Obtained written consent from patients to perform procedures and upheld HIPAA, legal and facility standards in all actions
- Explained image capturing process in entirety to patients and caregivers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Sonography
College of DuPage
08.2019
Certificate in Vascular Sonography -
Ultrasound Sonography
College of DuPage
08.2019
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Patient Advocacy
- Records Management
- Patient Care
- HIPAA
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Office
Interests
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS:
- National honor society for the radiologic and imaging sciences. Lambda Nu
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Administrative Clerk/Residential Aide Contract
Cross Country Staffing
02.2024 - Current
Residential Aid/Shelter Worker Contract
Favorite Staffing
09.2023 - 12.2023
Shelter Aide Contract
Aston Carter
07.2022 - 12.2022
Ultrasound Technologist
Rush-Copley Medical CenterInc
06.2019 - 04.2021
Ultrasound Student
Swedish Covenant Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2019
Ultrasound Student
Mt. Sinai Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2018
Ultrasound Student
Amita St. Joseph Medical Center
12.2017 - 05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Sonography
College of DuPage
Certificate in Vascular Sonography -
Ultrasound Sonography
College of DuPage