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List of Physicians that can provide references
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Raquel E. Porro RDCS, RVT

Miami,FL

Summary

Well-organized Cardiac and Vascular Sonographer offering over 25 years of healthcare experience. Smoothly evaluate patients using diverse tests and routine procedures. Good prioritization, documentation and records management abilities.

I feel blessed to be in the field of diagnostic ultrasound and thoroughly enjoy going to work and connecting with Doctors, co-workers and patients with professionalism and compassionate care.

Motivated to always continue learning and exploring new technology and methods


Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac/Registered Vascular Sonographer

Independently Employed
01.2000 - Current

Enhanced patient care by accurately performing diagnostic cardiac and/or vascular ultrasound examinations.

  • Reduced wait times for test results by efficiently completing and submitting sonography reports to physicians.
  • Ensured accurate diagnosis by maintaining high-quality images during the acquisition process.
  • Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate bedside manner.
  • Maintained optimal equipment performance with regular calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
  • Performed Stress echocardiograms and Vo2 stress testing
  • Prepared patients for nuclear stress testing including IV insertion
  • Performed bone densitometry including quality control and maintaining equipment
  • Performed Electrocardiograms when needed as well as recording vital signs
  • Contributed to a collaborative work environment by effectively communicating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Upheld professional standards by regularly participating in continuing education courses related to cardiac sonography technology advancements.
  • Contributed to a patient-centered care approach by consistently exhibiting empathy and understanding during diagnostic testing procedures.
  • Responsible for administering IV infusion therapy when needed
  • Improved patient care by conducting accurate vascular ultrasound examinations in a timely manner.

Cardiosonx Mobile Ultrasound Diagnostics

Owner And Technologist
01.1999 - 01.2000

Provided diagnostic ultrasound in a portable setting to various private physician offices

Supervised and trained employees to provide mobile diagnostic ultrasound services to our clients

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Dr. Gaspar Delmonte
01.1998 - 01.1999

Responsible for 100% of the Echocardiogram and Vascular ultrasound studies performed at the office

Assisted front desk and medical assistant if needed answering phones, scheduling and coordinating patient flow, EKG and vital signs.

Per Diem Emergency Room Tech/Ekg/Lab and Echo Tech

Mercy Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1998
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked in several departments at the hospital per diem. Responsible for EKG, phlebotomy, IV insertion, assisting with codes in the ER and Echocardiography

Medical Technician/Ultrasound Technologist

Gables Diagnostic Imaging
01.1996 - 01.1997

Prepped patients for nuclear stress testing including IV insertion and EKG/Vital signs

worked closely with nuclear medicine team to ensure smooth and efficient workflow to accommodate a fast paced working environment

Performed Echocardiograms and Vascular Ultrasound working closely with senior technologist

Education

Associate of Arts - Biology

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL

Cardiac Sonographer/Vascular Sonographer - Diagnostic Sonography

National School of Technology
Hialeah, FL

Skills

  • Cardiac Sonography
  • Arterial Disease Evaluation
  • Carotid Duplex Examination
  • Lower Extremity Venous Exams
  • Vitals Monitoring
  • Phlebotomy/IV insertion
  • Stress Echocardiography
  • V02 Stress Testing

Accomplishments

I have worked in the field of research and am currently certified to perform Echocardiograms for research studies at Brigham and Women's hospital

I have also completed detailed Echocardiograms for pharmaceutical research studies at Translational research in Aventura, Fl with Dr. Mitchell Rosenberg

Languages

English
Spanish

List of Physicians that can provide references

Dr.  César Pellerano Coral Gables

Dr. Diane Eisman Aventura

Dr. Eugene Eisman Aventura

Dr. Lawrence Berger Aventura

Dr. Alan Ackerman Memorial Hospital 

Dr. Londono Mt Sinai Hospital

South Miami Cardiology group


Timeline

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac/Registered Vascular Sonographer

Independently Employed
01.2000 - Current

Cardiosonx Mobile Ultrasound Diagnostics

Owner And Technologist
01.1999 - 01.2000

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Dr. Gaspar Delmonte
01.1998 - 01.1999

Per Diem Emergency Room Tech/Ekg/Lab and Echo Tech

Mercy Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1998

Medical Technician/Ultrasound Technologist

Gables Diagnostic Imaging
01.1996 - 01.1997

Associate of Arts - Biology

Miami Dade College

Cardiac Sonographer/Vascular Sonographer - Diagnostic Sonography

National School of Technology
Raquel E. Porro RDCS, RVT