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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Pina Sarlo

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Pasadena,CA
Pina Sarlo

Summary

Experienced registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, with 23 years of experience, looking for employment near the Pasadena Ca. area. Organized and precise when working on tight schedules. Meticulous reliable professional with solid record of success in general, breast, small parts, vascular, gynecology and intervention procedures.

Completes procedures with skill and accuracy in fast-paced organization. Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure senior position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. To seek and maintain full-time or part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

23
years of professional experience
3

Certificate of Sonography, ARDMS, BLS

Work History

Summit Health

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
07.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
  • Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
  • Operated ultrasound equipment to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
  • Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
  • Positioned and readjusted patients to obtain optimal scan information.
  • Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures.
  • Assist with ultrasound guidance procedures, as biopsies, aspiration, Needle localizations and surgery ultrasound.

Northern Westchester Hospital

Registered Ultrasound Technologist
11.2002 - 06.2007

Job overview

  • Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
  • Obtained essential information from patients, medical records and previous exams for clinical correlation.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Prepared supplies and paperwork to support physician for sterile procedures.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Complied with HIPAA regulations while maintaining familiarity with technology and safety changes for self, patients and visitors.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
  • Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
  • Stocked and prepared assigned room for smooth daily patient flow.
  • Communicated differentials to interpreting physicians to consider possible causes of clinical findings before final diagnoses.
  • Observed and followed safety procedures to enforce universal precautions.
  • Reviewed work schedule with ultrasound coordinator to support workload coverage and assisted with back-up coverage for unscheduled call outs.
  • Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
  • Operated ultrasound equipment to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
  • Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy.
  • Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
  • Took patient medical history and answered preliminary questions regarding procedure.
  • Positioned and readjusted patients to obtain optimal scan information.
  • Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
  • Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures.
  • Collected images and recordings of blood movement, organ positioning, bodily masses and fluid accumulations.

CareMountMedical

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
06.2007 - 06.2018

Job overview

  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
  • Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
  • Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
  • Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films, and chemicals.
  • Operated ultrasound equipment to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
  • Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
  • Took patient medical history and answered preliminary questions regarding procedure.
  • Positioned and readjusted patients to obtain optimal scan information.
  • Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
  • Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures.
  • Collected images and recordings of blood movement, organ positioning, bodily masses and fluid accumulations.

Education

Ultrasound Diagnostic Sonography
Elmsford, NY

Certificate In Sonography
11.1998

University Overview

St Johns University
Queens, NY

Bachelor Of Applied Science from Criminal Justice
05.1986

University Overview

Skills

  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Critical thinking abilities
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Organizational abilities
  • Interpersonal relationship building
  • Vascular Ultrasound Proficiency
  • Pediatric Sonography
  • Breast Imaging Knowledge
  • Interventional Procedures Assistance
  • Anatomy and physiology understanding
  • Electronic medical records management
  • Obstetric and Gynecologic Scanning
  • Abdominal Imaging Expertise
  • Doppler operation
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Needle localization
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Time management abilities
  • Professionalism and Ethics
  • Written Communication
  • Professional Demeanor

Affiliations

Affiliations

SDMS

Certification

  • Abd, ARDMS
  • BR, ARDMS

Timeline

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Summit Health
07.2018 - Current
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
CareMountMedical
06.2007 - 06.2018
Registered Ultrasound Technologist
Northern Westchester Hospital
11.2002 - 06.2007
Ultrasound Diagnostic Sonography
Certificate In Sonography
St Johns University
Bachelor Of Applied Science from Criminal Justice
Pina SarloDiagnostic Medical Sonographer