Shirin Shakil

Address: *** ******** ***** **, ****** code: T3M 0W9, Calgary

Home: 403-***-****, Cell No. 587-***-****

acsdii@r.postjobfree.com ARDMS # 132470

Eligible for CARDUP registration/Planning to appear in CARDUP Exam in Sept. 2014

Valid Alberta Driving license

OBJECTIVE:

Looking for a long term career as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

More than four year’s experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Government & Public Sector hospitals.

Great ability to effectively operate sonographic equipment.

Superb ability to evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information.

Excellent ability to evaluate, synthesize and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician.

Recently Passed the ARDMS Ultrasound Exam Specialty Abdomen/General Ultrasound.

Strong ability to integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt sonographer examination as necessary.

Recently Passed ARDMS SPI Exam.

Recently Passed the BLS (Health care provider) Certification Exam from SAIT Polytechnic Institute Calgary, AB.

Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team.

Deeply self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

Great ability to communicate effectively with the health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs.

Excellent ability to follow established departmental procedures.

Self motivated, dedicated, result oriented, team player and a quick learner with strong problem solving skills.

Continue Medical Education Profile:

30 Credit hours of CME in abdomen recognized by ARDMS.

Planning to attend Cardio vascular workshop from SAIT Polytechnic Institute.

30 Credit hours of CME in GYNAE/OBS recognized by ARDMS.

30 Credit hours of Cardiovascular (Online).

Attend different seminars of Ultrasound techniques and Methods.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer October 2011 to date

Sunridge Diagnostic Medical Centre, Calgary,Alberta

Performed clinical assessment and diagnostic sonographic examination.

Performed ultrasound scan abdomen and pelvic.

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

Use independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.

Prepared the preliminary Sonographer reports.

Analyze sonogram, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to appropriate supervisor.

Coordinate work scheduled with departmental health.

Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the Sonographers care.

Maintain a daily log of patients seen & complete daily exam billing forms.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer September 2010 to September 2011

Medi-Nix Ultrasound Imaging & Training Centre, Karachi- Pakistan

Performed clinical assessment and diagnostic sonographic examination.

Performed ultrasound scan abdomen and pelvic.

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

Use independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.

Prepared the preliminary Sonographer reports.

Analyze sonogram, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to appropriate supervisor.

Coordinate work scheduled with departmental health.

Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the Sonographers care.

Maintain a daily log of patients seen & complete daily exam billing forms.

Assistant Diagnostic Medical Sonographer March 2010 to August 2010

Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre, Karachi -Pakistan

Assist & performed clinical assessment and examination with the help of senior Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

Performed ultrasound scan abdomen & pelvic in presence of a senior Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

Prepared preliminary Sonographic reports with the help of a senior Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

Maintain a daily log of patients seen & complete daily exam billing forms.

Assisted the Radiologist in performing special procedures such as abscess drainages, biopsies, etc., involving Ultrasound.

Monitored patient comfort level during testing and followed established policies and procedures to ensure the care and safety of the patient while undergoing ultrasound.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Feb 2009 to March 2009

Medi-Nix Ultrasound Imaging & Training Centre, Karachi- Pakistan

Performed clinical assessment and diagnostic sonographic examination.

Performed ultrasound scan abdomen and pelvic.

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

Use independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.

Prepared the preliminary Sonographer reports.

Analyze sonogram, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to appropriate supervisor.

Coordinate work scheduled with departmental health.

Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the Sonographers care.

Maintain a daily log of patients seen & complete daily exam billing forms.

Assistant Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Jan 2008 to Jan 2009

Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre, Karachi -Pakistan

Assist & performed clinical assessment and examination with the help of senior Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

Performed ultrasound scan abdomen & pelvic in presence of a senior Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

Prepared preliminary Sonographic reports with the help of a senior Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

Maintain a daily log of patients seen & complete daily exam billing forms.

Assisted the Radiologist in performing special procedures such as abscess drainages, biopsies, etc., involving Ultrasound.

Monitored patient comfort level during testing and followed established policies and procedures to ensure the care and safety of the patient while undergoing ultrasound.

EDUCATIONS, TRAININGS & Certifications:

M.B.B.S (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery ), Pakistan

Certified Diagnostic Medical Sonographer by ARDMS.

Certified BLS from SAIT Polytechnic Institute Alberta

Completed one year Ultrasound Course.

Completed Six month House Job in Surgery, Pakistan

Completed Six month House Job in Medicine, Pakistan.

Registered as a Professional Doctor (PMDC), Pakistan.

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