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Rebecca Pina

Greenville,NC

Summary

Lead Technologist and certified ultrasound technologist with extensive experience in advanced sonographic equipment. Expertise in breast and general ultrasound imaging delivers high-quality diagnostic results. Collaborates with diverse medical specialties to enhance patient care and outcomes while maintaining high standards of practice and staying current with ultrasound technology advancements.

Overview

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2
Languages
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Certification
27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Ultrasound Technologist II

Solis Mammography
01.2025 - Current
  • Lead Breast Sonographer
  • Assisted physicians in interpreting ultrasound images, contributing to accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.
  • Streamlined workflow and prioritized patients based on examination urgency, reducing wait times and enhancing patient throughput.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant accreditation and certification requirements, maintaining the highest standards for ultrasound department operations.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients by providing empathetic care during ultrasound procedures.
  • Enhanced diagnostic accuracy, carefully selecting sonographic techniques based on patient conditions.
  • Provided real-time sonographic guidance during biopsy procedures, Assist In biopsies, RFID tag placement and wire localizations, contributing to successful sample collection.
  • In charge of doing and maintaining ACR accreditation.
  • Collaborated with radiologists to provide high-quality imaging services, resulting in better patient outcomes.
  • Performed advanced ultrasound techniques such as Doppler imaging to provide comprehensive diagnostic information for physicians.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Stayed up-to-date with industry advancements through continued education opportunities, enhancing professional knowledge and skills in the field of diagnostic medical sonography.
  • Oversaw supply inventory for the center, ensuring timely orders to prevent service interruptions.
  • I also cross train the Mammgraphers in Educated mammographers on ultrasound procedures.
  • Performed diagnostic ultrasound examinations to assist in patient assessment and treatment planning.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure accurate imaging results and optimal patient care.
  • Maintained ultrasound equipment functionality through regular inspections and preventive maintenance, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery.

Lead Ultrasound Technologist

Solis Mammography
04.2010 - 01.2025
  • Lead Breast Sonographer
  • Assisted physicians in interpreting ultrasound images, contributing to accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.
  • Streamlined workflow and reduced wait times by efficiently prioritizing patients based on urgency of examinations.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant accreditation and certification requirements, maintaining the highest standards for ultrasound department operations.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the ultrasound suite, ensuring a comfortable environment for patients during their exams.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients by providing empathetic care during ultrasound procedures.
  • Enhanced diagnostic accuracy, carefully selecting sonographic techniques based on patient conditions.
  • Provided real-time sonographic guidance during biopsy procedures, Assist In biopsies, RFID tag placement and executed wire localizations to guide procedures.contributing to successful sample collection.
  • In charge of doing and maintaining ACR accreditation.
  • Collaborated with radiologists to provide high-quality imaging services, resulting in better patient outcomes.
  • Performed advanced ultrasound techniques such as Doppler imaging to provide comprehensive diagnostic information for physicians.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Stayed up-to-date with industry advancements through continued education opportunities, enhancing professional knowledge and skills in the field of diagnostic medical sonography.
  • Managed inventory of supplies within the entire center, ordering replacements when needed to avoid shortages or delays in service provision.
  • I also cross train the Mammgraphers in Educated mammographers on ultrasound procedures.
  • Performed diagnostic ultrasound examinations to assist in patient assessment and treatment planning.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure accurate imaging results and optimal patient care.
  • Educated patients on procedures, alleviating concerns, and improving overall patient experience during examinations.
  • Maintained ultrasound equipment functionality through regular inspections and preventive maintenance protocol.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with interventions such as CPR, first aid and defibrillation.
  • Collected images and recordings of blood movement, organ positioning, bodily masses and fluid accumulations.
  • Conducted GYN, Abdominal, Renal and Thyroid scans on patients.
  • Reviewed work schedule with ultrasound coordinator to support workload coverage and assisted with back-up coverage for unscheduled call outs.
  • Prepared supplies and paperwork to support physician for sterile procedures.
  • Enhanced diagnostic accuracy through meticulous attention to detail during the ultrasound scanning process.

Staff Sonographer

Baptist Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • Breast Sonographer
  • Assisted physicians in interpreting ultrasound images, contributing to accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.
  • Streamlined workflow and reduced wait times by efficiently prioritizing patients based on urgency of examinations.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant accreditation and certification requirements, maintaining the highest standards for ultrasound department operations.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the ultrasound suite, ensuring a comfortable environment for patients during their exams.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients by providing empathetic care during ultrasound procedures.
  • Enhanced diagnostic accuracy, carefully selecting sonographic techniques based on patient conditions.
  • Provided real-time sonographic guidance during biopsy procedures, assisted biopsies, RFID tag placement and executed wire localizations to guide procedures. contributing to successful sample collection.
  • In charge of doing and maintaining ACR accreditation.
  • Collaborated with radiologists to provide high-quality imaging services, resulting in better patient outcomes.
  • Performed advanced ultrasound techniques such as Doppler imaging to provide comprehensive diagnostic information for physicians.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Stayed up-to-date with industry advancements through continued education opportunities, enhancing professional knowledge and skills in the field of diagnostic medical sonography.
  • Managed inventory of supplies within the entire center, ordering replacements when needed to avoid shortages or delays in service provision.
  • I also cross train the Mammgraphers to Educate mammographers on ultrasound procedures.
  • Performed diagnostic ultrasound examinations to assist in patient assessment and treatment planning.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure accurate imaging results and optimal patient care.
  • Educated patients on procedures, alleviating concerns, and improving overall patient experience during examinations.
  • Maintained ultrasound equipment functionality through regular inspections and preventive maintenance protocol.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with interventions such as CPR, first aid and defibrillation.
  • Collected images and recordings of blood movement, organ positioning, bodily masses and fluid accumulations.
  • Conducted GYN, Abdominal, Renal, scrotal and Thyroid scans on patients.
  • Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy.
  • Reviewed work schedule with ultrasound coordinator to support workload coverage and assisted with back-up coverage for unscheduled call outs.
  • Prepared supplies and paperwork to support physician for sterile procedures.
  • Enhanced diagnostic accuracy through meticulous attention to detail during the ultrasound scanning process.

Staff Sonographer

Mount Sinai Medical Center
11.1999 - 01.2004

Assisted physicians in interpreting ultrasound images, contributing to accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.

  • Ensured compliance with all relevant accreditation and certification requirements, maintaining the highest standards for ultrasound department operations.
  • Enhanced diagnostic accuracy, carefully selecting sonographic techniques based on patient conditions.
  • Collaborated with radiologists to provide high-quality imaging services, resulting in better patient outcomes.
  • Performed advanced ultrasound techniques such as Doppler imaging to provide comprehensive diagnostic information for physicians.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with interventions such as CPR, first aid and defibrillation.
  • Collected images and recordings of blood movement, organ positioning, bodily masses and fluid accumulations.

  • Provided real-time sonographic guidance during biopsy procedures, Assist In biopsies, RFID tag placement and executed wire localizations to guide procedures.contributing to successful sample collection.
  • Performed diagnostic ultrasound examinations to assist in patient assessment and treatment planning.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with interventions such as CPR, first aid and defibrillation.
  • Collected images and recordings of blood movement, organ positioning, bodily masses and fluid accumulations.
  • Conducted GYN, Abdominal, Renal, Vascular (arterial, venous, SMA, renal arteries and Carotids) scrotal and Thyroid scans on patients.
  • Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy.
  • Assisted and imaged ED exams, Sonohysterograms, thyroid biopsies, Amniocentesis, Thoracentesis and paracentesis.
  • Performed portable exams in ICU, NICU ( baby head ultrasound) and OR
  • Enhanced diagnostic accuracy through meticulous attention to detail during the ultrasound scanning process. scrotal and Thyroid scans on patients.
  • Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy.

Education

Associate of Science -

MIami-Dade College
Miami, FL
12-1996

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - General , Vascular And Breast Sonography

Mount Sinai Medical Center
Miami Beach, FL
11-1999

Registered Radiologic Technologist -

Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, FL
06-1998

Skills

  • Breast sonography
  • Obstetrical ultrasound
  • Vascular scanning
  • Pelvic/TV scanning
  • Abdomen scanning
  • Renal scanning
  • Thyroid scanning
  • Small parts imaging
  • Child ultrasound
  • Neonatal scanning
  • Diagnostic expertise
  • Biopsy assistance
  • Wire localizations
  • RFID placement
  • Interventional procedures
  • Training Staff
  • ACR responsibility
  • Testicular imaging
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Additional Information

Able to work under pressure in high volume centers proficiently.

Certification

  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
  • Certified Radiologic Technologist
  • BLS certified

Personal Information

Title: R.T. RDMS Ultrasound Technologist II

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lead Ultrasound Technologist II

Solis Mammography
01.2025 - Current

Lead Ultrasound Technologist

Solis Mammography
04.2010 - 01.2025

Staff Sonographer

Baptist Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2010

Staff Sonographer

Mount Sinai Medical Center
11.1999 - 01.2004

Associate of Science -

MIami-Dade College

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - General , Vascular And Breast Sonography

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Registered Radiologic Technologist -

Jackson Memorial Hospital
Rebecca Pina