Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer - Fetal Echocardiographer - St. David's North Austin Medical Center - Austin, TX
(2023-03)
- Performed detailed fetal anatomic surveys, fetal echocardiograms, growth/BPP, and fetal doppler exams.
- Recognized and compiled preliminary reports for complex heart defects and other severe fetal anomalies.
- Provided ultrasound guidance for physicians performing chorionic villus sample and amniocentesis procedures.
- Provided care and comfort to highly concerned patients experiencing high risk pregnancies.
Multicredentialed Ultrasound Technologist - PRN - Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin, TX
(2022-01)
- Provided PRN ultrasound coverage to 3 greater Austin area Baylor Scott & White locations.
- Participated in open communication with separate supervisors needing coverage at different locations in a timely manner, often needing same day correspondence and assistance.
- Performed abdominal, small parts, OB/GYN, and vascular ultrasound exams.
- Explained exam processes to patients prior to performing exams as well as average time frames to receive results.
- Provided comfort to patients experiencing uncertainty and anxiety during their medical appointments.
Ultrasound Technologist - Dell Seton Medical Center - Austin, TX
(2022-01 - 2023-07)
- Performed ultrasound exams and guided procedures in a fast paced level 1 trauma setting.
- Provided services in areas including abdominal, small parts, OB/GYN, vascular, MSK, and transcranial doppler.
- Provided compassion and comfort to patients and family in traumatic times and during end of life periods.
- Worked independently managing workflow in inpatient, outpatient, intraoperative, and emergency settings.
- Served as a preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and students.
Registered Vascular Technologist - Southwest Dermatology and Vein - Austin, TX
(2021-09 - 2023-04)
- Performed detailed venous insufficiency exams.
- Provided ultrasound guidance during endovenous laser and radiofrequency ablations and sclerotherapy.
- Performed postoperative follow up examinations.
- Provided quality patient care in a fast paced work environment.
- Served as a preceptor by training new staff and students on sterile technique, and ultrasound scanning techniques.
Ultrasound Technologist - PRN - Roshal Imaging - Austin, TX
(2021-09 - 2022-01)
- Performed high quality ultrasound procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
- Completed OB/GYN, vascular, abdominal, ultrasounds according to ACR guidelines in an on call setting.
Registered General and Vascular Sonographer - PRN - Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura Beach, CA
(2020-03 - 2021-09)
- Performed OB/GYN, vascular, abdominal, and sterile procedure ultrasound exams.
- Effectively administered first aid and properly used emergency crash carts.
- Served as a preceptor by providing quality training to new team members, students, as well as medical interns and residents.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Pueblo Radiology Medical Group - Santa Barbara, CA
(2018-12 - 2021-09)
- Performed OB/GYN, vascular, abdominal, neonatal, pediatric, musculoskeletal, small parts, elastography, and sterile procedure ultrasound exams according to ACR guidelines.
- Managed high volume work flow averaging 15-20 exams per shift.
- Served as a preceptor to new hires and multiple sonography students in various phases of their education.
- Took inventory and ordered supplies necessary for the ultrasound department.
- Maintained trophon logs and infection control protocols for the team in compliance with established regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
- Reviewed patient schedules in advance to ensure proper time slots and exam types were selected by the scheduling department, and effectively communicated when changes were needed to be made in a timely manner as to not affect the patient's overall experience.
- Co-created a user friendly guide for the scheduling department to ensure proper scheduling and patient prep instructions which resulted in improvement in overall patient flow.
Registered Vascular Technologist - Vein Specialists of Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara, CA
(2018-12 - 2021-09)
- Performed detailed venous insufficiency exams.
- Prepped patients and sterile fields prior to procedures and vascular surgeries.
- Provided ultrasound guidance during endovenous laser and radiofrequency ablations, VenaSeal closures, as well as imaging guidance during sclerotherapy injections.
- Assisted in ambulatory phlebectomies.
- Performed postoperative follow up ultrasound examinations.
- Maintained a high volume schedule while prioritizing patient care and comfort.
- Took inventory and ordered supplies in order to maintain operations in two separate offices.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Shasta Regional Medical Center - Redding, CA
(2017-09 - 2018-12)
- Performed OB/GYN, abdominal, small parts, musculoskeletal, vascular, and sterile procedures according to ACR and IAC vascular lab guidelines.
- Balanced an outpatient schedule and performed emergency trauma, STAT, and inpatient exams.
- Performed overnight coverage for STAT and trauma ultrasounds on an on call setting and relayed preliminary results to ordering providers.
- Taught patient care fundamentals and ultrasound scanning techniques to sonography students.
- Corresponded with the cardiology department to ensure that infection control protocols for both teams maintained compliance with the facility's and JACHO's standards.
Ultrasound Technologist - Kern Radiology Medical Group - Bakersfield, CA
(2017-02 - 2017-09)
- Performed OB/GYN, vascular, abdominal, neonatal, sterile procedure, breast, small parts, and venous insufficiency ultrasound exams along with required paperwork.
- Communicated effectively and professionally with patients, physicians, and staff.
- Prepared sterile fields for procedures as well as explained, screened, and obtained consent from patients.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Lab Instructor - Legacy Education - High Desert Medical College - Bakersfield, CA
(2016-09 - 2017-02)
- Instructed students in vascular and general ultrasound scanning techniques and approaches.
- Evaluated student progress and assisted with growth and success with scanning.
- Provided guidance to campus administrators and executive program directors with implementation of program standards.
- Improved and modified program to maintain successful student development in accordance with ARDMS standards.
Echocardiography Intern - Acoustic Imaging Services - Bakersfield, CA
(2015-11 - 2016-09)
- Assisted registered echocardiography technologists while learning echo skills in outpatient, acute care, and emergent settings.
- Learned proper ECG lead placement and how to troubleshoot system/electrodes to obtain quality diagnostic tracings.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize basic arrhythmias.
- Assisted performance of 2D, M Mode, and doppler echocardiography exams.
Ultrasound Technologist - Lynwood Medical Imaging - Lynwood, CA
(2015-11 - 2016-09)
- Performed Vascular, abdominal, small parts, and OB/GYN exams
- Facilitated communication with patients, medical, and technical personnel.
- Rotated campuses and adapted to varying protocols.
