Karen Rodriguez, RDMS
**** *** ****** ****. ** Albuquerque, NM 87107
*********@*****.***
Objective
To find a challenging position as an Ultrasound Technician within a facility that will allow me to utilize my scanning techniques and provide opportunities for further developments.
Qualifications Summary
• Extensive knowledge in OB.
• Understanding of physics of ultrasound, interaction with human tissues, image formation and display, Doppler, color flow, m-mode, 2D scanning, and instrumentation.
• Able to recognize and demonstrate skills of differentiating normal and abnormal fetal sonographic anatomy.
• Dynamic team-player, strong ability to work independently, professional, and loyal to the company.
• Proven high abilities to be an efficient, multi-tasked, dependable and reliable worker.
• Excellent writing and oral skills, observant, keen on details, goal-oriented.
Experience
Sonographer:
November 2012 to January 2013 New Mexico Sonographics, Albuquerque, NM
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, temporary
• Travel to various locations around New Mexico to perform ultrasound examinations on OB patients.
• Receive and prepare patient for examination according to referral and case history, and explaining the exam to the patient.
• Perform ultrasound scans on Routine and High Risk OB patients which included fetal biometry, and fetal echocardiography.
• Monitor patient comfort level during testing and follow established policies and procedures to ensure the care and safety of the patient.
• Prepare preliminary sonographer reports and assess the technical quality and completeness of the ultrasound exam.
• Operate and maintain ultrasonographic and related equipment and report any equipment failures to supervisor.
Sonographer:
October 2009 to October 2012 Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Killeen, TX
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• Received and prepared patient for examination by reviewing requisition and case history, assessing method of testing, and explaining procedure to patient.
• Performed ultrasound scans on High Risk OB patients including fetal echocardiography and other examinations as required.
• Prepared the preliminary sonographer reports and assessed the technical quality and completeness of ultrasounds performed.
• Monitored patient comfort level during testing and followed established policies and procedures to ensure the care and safety of the patient while undergoing ultrasound examinations.
• Operated ultrasonographic and related equipment according to established procedures, maintained equipment in proper working order and reported all equipment failures to the Ultrasound Supervisor or Site Manager.
• Assisted the Radiologist in performing special procedures such as amniocentesis, involving Ultrasound.
Sonographer:
June 2008 – May 2009 Health Screen Specialists, Albuquerque, NM
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• Received and prepared patient for examination by reviewing requisition and case history, assessing method of testing, and explaining procedure to patient.
• Performed ultrasound scans of interior carotid arteries, Exterior carotid arteries, Abdomen, and thyroid, and other examinations as required.
• Prepared the preliminary sonographer reports and assessed the technical quality and completeness of ultrasounds performed.
• Monitored patient comfort level during testing and followed established policies and procedures to ensure the care and safety of the patient while undergoing ultrasound examinations.
• Operated ultrasonographic and related equipment according to established procedures, maintained equipment in proper working order and reported all equipment failures to the Ultrasound Supervisor or Site Manager.
Artist/Jewelry:
January 1984 – October 2009 Self Employed, Albuquerque, NM
Duties included:
Design and make jewelry from raw materials including lapidary work, and silversmithing.
Education and Professional Training
Actively Certified Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
Central New Mexico Community College, NM
Associates of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (2008)
References
Available on request