Puja Parikh, RDMS

***** ******* ***, **** *, Tarzana CA 91356

757-***-****

aceair@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a challenging and rewarding position as Diagnostic Medical Sonographer that will allow me to utilize my knowledge and abilities, and at the same time improve my proficiency.

Skills

Proficient in all aspects of general Ultrasound, Ob/Gyn, 3D/4D Ultrasonography and general vascular. Knowledge of Siemens, Acuson, Philips, Sonosite & GE ultrasound

Languages: Fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu

Experience

Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Potsdam NY (12/2013 to 04/2014)

Ultrasound technologist

• Performing general ultrasound, (GE Logiq E9, Siemens) centering on abdominal, OB/GYN, small parts, pelvic, and vascular, performing full scope vascular procedures to test the veins and arteries and progression of diseases, preparing patients for examination, applying venous duplex examination of lower and upper extremities as well as carotid duplex examination along with PVR/ segmental pressures of the lower and upper extremities.

• Assist in preparation of exam reports for doctor review, experienced surgery setting and viewed CEA, breast biopsy, and thoracentesis, paracentesis procedures.

• Performed biopsies, aspirations and intra-operative localization of lesions procedures.

• Perform diagnostic medical sonographic examinations in a trauma Emergency Room, Out-Patients, and In-Patients setting

Better Biz Imaging Center, Los Angeles, CA (08/2013 to 12/2013)

On call Ultrasound Technician/per diem

• Perform clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.

• Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.

• Maintain ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintain adequate supplies.

• Perform detailed sonographic evaluations of the abdomen, pelvis, and small parts.

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Ultrasound Technology Externship

(OB/GYN) Maternal Fetal Medicine Los Angeles, CA (02/2013 to 07/2013)

• Performed level I, level II and third trimester scans including high-risk pregnancies.

• Prepared patients and instruments for amniocentesis, Saline Infusion Sonohystogram, CVS, SIS, D&C, biopsies, & other invasive procedures.

• Utilized 3D and 4D imaging.

West Coast Ultrasound Institute Beverly Hills CA (01/2012 to 04/2012)

Ultrasound Technology Externship (General / Vascular)

• Performed general, small parts, OBGYN, pelvic, vascular studies including ABI’S and segmental pressure

Memorial Hermann Hospital(Texas Medical Center) Houston,TX 77074 (08/2007 to 1/2010)

Heart & Vascular Institute - Texas Medical Center

• Worked as an Exercise physiologist

• Perform stress test, Nuclear test, & Cardiac Cath lab specialized tech.

• cardiac monitoring(EKG, Holter Monitoring) on outpatient & inpatient

Certifications

• ARDMS SPI Registered 16871

• American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers (RDMS OB/GYN)

• CPR, OSHA & HIPAA

• FMF Certificated Nuchal translucency (NT) FMF# 118397

Education

• West Coast Ultrasound, Beverly Hills, CA

• Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound AOS Program Jan 2012- Feb 2013

• Completed coursework in General, Abdomen, OB/GYN, Vascular, and Small Parts Ultrasounds

• University of Texas, Houston TX

• Certification in Public Health Program (MPH)

• University of Houston, TX

• Double Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Kinesiology (sports medicine)

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