Spencer Walls
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Skilled diagnostic medical sonographer with extensive experience. Advanced knowledge of examinations in OB/GYN, fertility, and ultrasound guided procedures. Compassionate, organized, critical thinker with exceptional abilities to prioritize tasks efficiently while maintaining high levels of patient care and satisfaction. Proven history of leadership, including both staff and patient education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Ultrasound Technologist
Center For Reproductive Health & Gynecology
10.2015 - Current
- Managed the back office to create an efficient work-flow on a daily basis
- Differentiate normal and abnormal sonographic anatomy and present diagnostic images
- Help train new personnel & sonography students
- Responsible for ordering and keeping office stocked with supplies
- Assisted in executing optimum quality ultrasound exams while obtaining images to support diagnosis documented
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation
- Prepared supplies and paperwork to support physician prior to all appointments
Ultrasound Technologist
Linda Cowan, M.D.
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Obstetric Ultrasound performed at a high volume Perinatology office
- Prepared supplies and paperwork to support physician for sterile procedures such as amniocentesis
- Coordination with a medical team including medical assistants, nutritionists, genetic counselors, MDs
- Performed Nuchal Translucency testing
Clinical Student - Sonography
Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Delivered hospital-compliant clinical expertise and readily developed rapport with patients and families, staff and physicians
- Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care
Education
Diploma of Diagnostic Medical Sonography -
Kaplan College
North Hollywood, United States09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, United States03.2012
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of anatomy, diseases, and ultrasound procedures
- Understanding of principles, practices, and techniques of sonography
- Experience with developing great interpersonal relationships with patients
- Compassionate bedside manner
- Proven leadership
- Patient & Staff Education
- Experience with EMR
- Patient Confidentiality
Certification
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Ob/Gyn (RDMS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Lead Ultrasound Technologist
Center For Reproductive Health & Gynecology
10.2015 - Current
Ultrasound Technologist
Linda Cowan, M.D.
11.2014 - 10.2015
Clinical Student - Sonography
Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital
03.2014 - 09.2014
Diploma of Diagnostic Medical Sonography -
Kaplan College
Bachelor of Science - Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology
University of California, Santa Barbara
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Ob/Gyn (RDMS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
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