Van Chin
Mechanicsville,VA
Summary
Seasoned sonographer with success in building relationships with patients to produce highest quality images. Highly proficient in interpreting physicians' orders, determining appropriate imaging and maintaining comprehensive patient records. Offering 6-year background to growing organization. Expert in abdomen, small parts, OBGYN, Pediatric, and ultrasound guidance procedures with success in adopting new technologies and techniques to keep up with medical advancements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Sonographer
St. Marys Hospital
Richmond, VA
09.2017 - Current
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
Medical Billing Specialist /Administrative Assistant
New Bedford Corporation
Ashland, VA
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Effectively using coded data to submit medical claims to insurance companies.
- Working directly with the insurance company, healthcare provider, and patient to get claims processed and paid.
- Demonstration of customer satisfaction by effectively answering patients' billing questions.
- Preparation of bank deposits for various groups of clients.
- Successfully record deposits and Electronic funds transfer (EFT) data into accounting software-QuickBooks.
- Updating Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) profiles with new documents for various providers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beaufont Health & Rehabilitation Center
Richmond, VA
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Southside Regional Medical Center Professional
Colonial Heights, Virginia05.2017
Associate of Science - Science Education
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA05.2014
Skills
- PACS system
- Basic Life Support
- Able to assist in ultrasound guided procedures: Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Fine Needle aspirations, Biopsy
- Proper Sterilization Techniques
- Reviewing Patient Information
- Excellent communication with Radiologists and Other Staff
- Obstetrics and Gynecology sonography
- Pediatric sonography
- Abdomen & Small parts studies sonography
- Vast Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Highly Dependable
- Strong Organizational Abilities
Certification
- ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer: ABDOMEN, 2017 OBGYN, 2017
- ARDMS Pediatric Sonography Certification pending to take October 2022
Timeline
General Sonographer
St. Marys Hospital
09.2017 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beaufont Health & Rehabilitation Center
05.2015 - 08.2015
Medical Billing Specialist /Administrative Assistant
New Bedford Corporation
08.2013 - 12.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Southside Regional Medical Center Professional
Associate of Science - Science Education
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College