MARIELA PALACIOS
Summary
Trustworthy, compassionate and detail-oriented Ultrasound Practitioner with strong background on maternal fetal high risk sonography. Gentle and caring with all patients while striving to always provide high quality diagnostic images.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Providence: St Joseph Hospital
Orange, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Met with pregnant patients to carry out initial, Nuchal translucency, anatomy, growth, UA and MCA Doppler, Hydrops check, biophysical profiles, Amniocentesis and other required types of scans on developing embryos and fetuses.
- Obtained written consent from patients to perform procedures and upheld HIPAA, legal and facility standards in all actions.
- Prepared and assessed patients, reviewing documentation and medical history.
- Reported findings from scans accurately to referring physicians.
- Consulted with other health care professionals about patient care plans and treatment options.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Olive View UCLA Medical Center
Sylmar, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Performed growth scans, second level detailed anatomy exams, Umbilical Artery Dopplers, MCA Dopplers, biweekly transvaginal cervix length checks and Twin to Twin Transfusion exams.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Recorded all information related to patient care into electronic medical records system.
- Maintained cleanliness of exam rooms between patient visits by sterilizing equipment and disposing of waste properly.
Ultrasound Instructor
West Coast Ultrasound Institute
Los Angeles, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Evaluated student performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Provided guidance, feedback and support to ensure student success in the program.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Marina OB GYN
Marina Del Rey, CA
01.2018 - 05.2023
- Perform first trimester, second trimester and third trimester ultrasound exams.
- Perform Nuchal Translucency ultrasound exams.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
SONO IMAGING MOBILE SERVICES
Brea, CA
09.2016 - 03.2022
- Perform both trans vaginal and trans abdominal obstetric ultrasound exams.
- Perform nuchal translucency, viability first trimester, second trimester and third trimester ultrasound exams.
- Travel to different sites setting up ultrasound equipment every time.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
TORMED WOMEN'S MEDICAL GROUP
Redondo Beach, CA
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintain ultrasound equipment in good condition.
- Explain procedure been performed to patients and family members.
- Print report of measurements and provide sonographic images for Physician.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
GAIL A. NALLS MD RADIOLOGY CENTER
Huntington Park, CA
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Perform legal and ethical duties, including obtaining written consent from patient to perform procedures.
- Clean, check, and maintain sonographic equipment in excellent conditions
- Travel to various clinical settings, setting up ultrasound equipment every time.
- Perform clerical duties such as answer phones and verify insurance eligibility.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
MANUEL F. MENDOZA M.D., INC.
Bellflower, CA
04.2012 - 06.2015
- Provide sonogram preliminary reports, written summary and oral report of technical findings to physician.
- Supervised and train students or other medical sonographers.
- Store ultrasound exams by using PACS and EMR.
- Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling exam, calling patients for reminder of appointments, filling and archiving exam images.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer: Externship
GAIL A. NALLS MD RADIOLOGY CENTER
Huntington Park, CA
01.2011 - 07.2011
- Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of organs, tissues and masses, and fluid accumulations.
- Fill out preliminary reports, print reports and fax reports to different facilities.
- Travel to various clinical sites to conduct ultrasound exams.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer: Externship
CLINICA MEDICA SAN MIGUEL
Huntington Park, CA
05.2011 - 06.2011
- Collect patients consent forms and patients insurance
- Provide preliminary reports to physicians
- Prepare patients for exams.
Teacher Aide
LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
10.2008 - 06.2009
- Direct and coordinate events for students such as book fair, career workshops and after school events
- Type calendars, letters, answered phones and transferred calls.
Education
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE -
West Coast Ultrasound Institute
08-2011
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
James A. Garfield High School
06-2009
Skills
- BLS/ HIPPA certified
- ARDMS: OBGYN
- NTP
- Bilingual: English/ Spanish
- SDMS Member
- Adaptamed: EMR, Study Cast, EPIC, View Point, Synapse, Orchid, Microsoft Word
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Providence: St Joseph Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Olive View UCLA Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Ultrasound Instructor
West Coast Ultrasound Institute
10.2021 - Current
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Marina OB GYN
01.2018 - 05.2023
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
SONO IMAGING MOBILE SERVICES
09.2016 - 03.2022
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
TORMED WOMEN'S MEDICAL GROUP
03.2016 - 01.2018
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
GAIL A. NALLS MD RADIOLOGY CENTER
07.2015 - 09.2016
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
MANUEL F. MENDOZA M.D., INC.
04.2012 - 06.2015
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer: Externship
CLINICA MEDICA SAN MIGUEL
05.2011 - 06.2011
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer: Externship
GAIL A. NALLS MD RADIOLOGY CENTER
01.2011 - 07.2011
Teacher Aide
LAUSD
10.2008 - 06.2009
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE -
West Coast Ultrasound Institute
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
James A. Garfield High School
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