Professional Summary:

Bilingual individual eager to launch a career as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer where I can completely utilize my education and technical skills to provide quality images and excellent patient care. Over 20 years’ experience in the allied health industry. Passionate about health and education. Dedicated to providing compassion for all patients.

Certifications:

ARRT December 2023

ARDMS Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) March 2021

Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR/AED) American Heart Association 2020

HIPAA

Certified Community Interpreter Bosnian / English

Education:

Graduate: Academic Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography April 2018 to Dec 2020

West Coast Ultrasound Institute-Ontario, CA

Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career School and Colleges (ACCSC)

Course Emphasis:

•Ultrasound physics and instrumentation

•Non-invasive vascular theory and technique

•General abdomen, small parts, gynecological and obstetric imaging

•Knowledge of human anatomy

•Knowledge in physiology

Patient Care, Ethics and Professionalism

Gateway Community College- Phoenix, AZ 2010

Nursing School "Esad Midzic" Prijedor 1984

Emphasis: Patient Care Technician Certificate

Highlighted Qualifications:

Competent in ACR and SDMS protocols for B-Mode and Doppler

•Abdominal, renal, small parts and breast

•Carotid, arterial, and venous imaging

Equipment and Software:

•Phillips HD-11

•GE Vivid P-5

•Samsung HS-60 and HS-30

•Acuson Sequoia 512

• PACS Ultralinq

Dicom Systems

Core Competencies:

•Anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, transcranial doppler, and nerve conduction

•Familiar in preparing reports for radiologist to assist with patient diagnosis.

•Understanding of EKG, blood pressure, vital signs, chart assessment and complete blood consumption

•Utilize independent judgement during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between findings.

•Improved communication skills through acquiring valuable patient history for all ultrasound cases.

•Strong ethical values, consistent in following all policies, procedures, and guidelines.

•Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Office, and various medical software

Fluent in Serbo-Croatian, Bosnian and English, basic Russian

Externship:

Aspen Health Screening

Rancho Cucamonga CA June to

December 2020

Sonographer Intern -Operated ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of organs, tissues, masses, and blood composition. Prepared patients for examination by explaining procedure prior to scanning, performed carotid artery duplex scans, arterial and venous insufficiency scans, small parts,

abdominal, breast and OB/GYN imaging

Professional Experience:

Laser Vascular Center – Phoenix, AZ July to August 2022

Sonographer Volunteer – Scanning lower extremities, veins, and arteries.

Southwest Behavioral and Health Services- Phoenix, AZ July 2015 to May 2017

Behavioral Health Technician - Provided direct services that were guided by an individual treatment plan for consumers in conjunction with psychiatrist and/or case managers according to SBH clinical standards.

Choices Network of AZ/Townley Clinic- Phoenix, AZ Nov 2012 to July 2015

Case Manager - Conducted home visits, wrote petitions, individual service plans, advocated for clients and helped them to create/identify community support systems. Participated in daily meetings with clinical team for recap.

Southwest Behavioral and Health Services- Phoenix, AZ Feb 2011 to May 2013

Behavioral Health Technician - Provided direct services that were guided by an individual treatment plan for consumers in conjunction with psychiatrist and/or case managers according to SBH clinical standards.

Catholic Charities Community Services Phoenix, AZ April 1997 to May 2012

Resettlement Case Manager - Coordinated the reception of refugee families or minor children upon arrival, coordinated initial services for arriving refugees, as well as other agencies and service providers, maintained well-organized case notes and client files, provided information for monthly reports, and followed up with clients.

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