Salma ARFAOUI
Queens,NY
Summary
Dedicated professional with over than 5 years of experience in the Medical Field as an interpreter between patients and medical staff as well as an Ultrasound technician in hospitals and doctor offices. Knowledge of medical terminology, pathology and anatomy. Fluent in Arabic, French, Turkish and English language. Registered as a Vascular Tech (RVT).
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Albany Medical Career Center
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information
- Reviewed previous patient studies and history before performing scans as ordered by providers
- Maintained the ultrasound equipment for optimal performance
- Educated patients of imaging procedures, and the invasive ultrasound benefits
- Used B-Mode, Color and Doppler to perform diagnostic evaluation of blood flow, and detect the presence/absence of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Mapped GSV and SSV for farther surgery using and identify the presence of Venous Reflux
- Performed Pulse Volume Recording (PVR) to determine ABI and the severity of peripheral artery diseases (PAD)
- Performed Photoplethysmography (PPG) studies of upper and lower extremity digit arteries
- Determined the Aorta, IVC, abdominal, common carotid artery scanning
- Wrote and uploaded reports in PACS
Doctor Weiser Office
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Verified patient information, reviewed his history and studies before guiding them to the ultrasound room
- Performed lower extremity blood flow studies to determine the presence of PAD and DVT
- Accomplished upper and lower extremity PVR and PPG studies
Cape Fear Medical Valley Medical Center
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: (General U.S)
- Worked with team and independently in the emergency room, inpatient and outpatient close to the nurse and doctors
- Verified the patient information and reviewed previous studies before guiding him to the examination room
- Explained the procedure to the patient
- Following the hospital protocol, I completed abdominal and vascular ultrasound studies as needed
- Using Epic and hospital system I wrote the report and uploaded it with the pictures in PACS of the radiology department
- (General U.S)
Home Health Aide
Astra Home Care, True Care Home Health
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote care
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition immediately to nurse
- Provided transportation and appointments management to the hospitals
- Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being
Medical Interpreter and Translator
Easy Language Services, Eriksen Translation Company, The BigWord Language
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Interpreted services to families during process of scheduling initial visit and coordination of ongoing treatment
- Explained hospital policies and procedures to provide assistance to patients with limited English proficiency
- Converted written materials from one language to another such as books, brochures, or web pages
- Verified understood medical information for patients by simplifying any jargon
Education
CPR -
AHA
01.2026
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer -
New York Medical Career Training Center
01.2021
Home Health Aide -
Phoenix Nurse Aide Training Center
Bronx, NY01.2019
Administration Medical Assistant -
Bronx Community College
01.2018
40 Hours of Professional Interpreter Training -
PC Language Institute
01.2018
Bachelor degree -
University of Tunisia
07.2005
Skills
- Diagnostic imaging
- Patient safety
- HIPAA
- Patient confidentiality
- Venous insufficiency assessment
- Arterial disease evaluation
- Professionalism and ethics
- Critical thinking
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Turkish
Full Professional
Timeline
Albany Medical Career Center
06.2024 - 01.2025
Doctor Weiser Office
07.2022 - 10.2022
Cape Fear Medical Valley Medical Center
03.2022 - 07.2022
Home Health Aide
Astra Home Care, True Care Home Health
01.2018 - 12.2020
Medical Interpreter and Translator
Easy Language Services, Eriksen Translation Company, The BigWord Language
01.2016 - 12.2019
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer -
New York Medical Career Training Center
Home Health Aide -
Phoenix Nurse Aide Training Center
Administration Medical Assistant -
Bronx Community College
40 Hours of Professional Interpreter Training -
PC Language Institute
Bachelor degree -
University of Tunisia
CPR -
AHA
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