TERESA WHITNEY
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Patient-focused Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with twenty years of experience operating cutting-edge imaging and diagnostic instrumentation. Clear communicator with clarity in assessing physician needs including patient physical position, and recommendations for post-scan care considerations. Approachable and nurturing sonographer with acute awareness of patient comfort level and adaptability in unprecedented scenarios. Adept at performing wide array of tests including Abdomen, OB/GYN, small parts, biopsies, interventional radiology, and neurosonography. Committed to maintaining highest safety and quality standards.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
UltraTech Imaging, Inc
San Diego, CA
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Scanned as Registry Sonographer in multiple facilities using varying equipment.
- Performed exams in Abdomen, High-Risk Obstetrics, Nuchal Translucencies, Amnio Guidance, Gynecology, Small Parts, Breast and Breast Biopsies, Interventional Radiology, Neurosonography, and OR guidance.
Kaiser Permanente, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
San Diego, CA
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Performed exams in Abdomen, High-Risk Obstetrics, Nuchal Translucencies, Amnio Guidance, Gynecology, Small Parts, Breast and Breast Biopsies, Renal Biopsies, Interventional Radiology, and Neurosonography.
POCUS Coordinator
MediQuest Staffing For Cedars Sinai Med Network
Beverly Hills, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Aided providers, managers and medical assistants through regular communication and assistance.
- Entered data, generated reports and produced tracking documents for routine and critical errors.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Performed as subject matter expert for case management processes and image quality assessments.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current strategies with interdisciplinary team and utilized recommendations to make improvements to quality standards.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs matched operator's capture of diagnostic images.
Content Production and Sonography Manager
SonoSim, Inc
Santa Monica, CA
02.2015 - 05.2021
- Performed various 3D and 4D exams as Sonography manager in ABD, OB, Gynecology, Lungs, Small Parts, Breast and Point of Care.
- Built ultrasound teaching cases.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Reviewed and performed QA on didactic material.
- Integrate data into virtual body software for remote learning.
- Maintained scanning environment and supplies.
- Managed staff of sonographers and engineers.
Lead Registered Medical Sonographer
Simi Valley Hospital
Simi Valley, CA
01.2011 - 02.2015
- Performed exams as Lead Sonographer in Abdomen, OB, Gynecology, Small Parts, Breasts, Interventional Radiology, Neurosonography, and Pediatric Studies.
- Guided Radiologists during procedures; including, cyst and joint aspirations, FNAs of thyroid and lymph nodes.
- Assisted in catheter placement for thoracentesis and paracentesis.
- Guided Physicians for core biopsies of kidney and lymph nodes.
- Managed staff of six sonographers.
- Maintained all patient logs and billing for exams.
- Provided training and scanning assistance to sonographers.
- Facilitated Hospital and Outpatient center to apply and achieve accreditation through ACR.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Swedish Edmonds Breast Center
Edmonds, WA
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Performed breast sonograms.
- Guided Physicians during breast biopsies, cyst aspirations, and FNAs of axillary lymph nodes.
- Facilitated the Center to achieve accreditation through ACR.
- Employed as Teresa Goodrich
Diagnostic Sonographer
Antelope Valley Hospital
Lancaster, CA
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Worked independently on night shift performing various exams.
- Performed exams in Abdomen, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Small Parts, and Vascular Studies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Modern Technology College
Hollywood, CA 01.1998 - 09.1999
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL 08.1994 - 06.1998
Skills
Safety and compliance
undefinedAffiliations
Certified member of American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography since 2003.
Certified in three specialties including ABDOMEN, OB-GYN, and BREAST (99227)
Certified member of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Certified member of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Timeline
POCUS Coordinator
MediQuest Staffing For Cedars Sinai Med Network
05.2021 - Current
Content Production and Sonography Manager
SonoSim, Inc
02.2015 - 05.2021
Lead Registered Medical Sonographer
Simi Valley Hospital
01.2011 - 02.2015
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Swedish Edmonds Breast Center
01.2010 - 01.2011
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
UltraTech Imaging, Inc
01.2003 - 01.2010
Kaiser Permanente, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
01.2002 - 01.2010
Diagnostic Sonographer
Antelope Valley Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Modern Technology College
01.1998 - 09.1999
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies
Pensacola Christian College
08.1994 - 06.1998
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