CHARMAINE L. GRANADEROS, RRT

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Compassionate Ultrasound Technologist with 3 years of clinical experience in general ultrasonography. Capable of completing procedures with skill and accuracy in fast-paced environments. Dedicated using conscientious and systematic approaches to gain important information about internal body structures, development and areas of concern.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology LORMA COLLEGES, PH

March 2010 – 2014

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SEMINARS

Passed the Radiologic Technology Licensure Examination, July 2014

Dean’s List First Semester 2011-2012, Second Semester 2012-2013

St. Luke’s Training (Radiologic Technologist Staff Effectiveness Training) dated September 8 – October 31, 2014

Attended Basic Life Support Training for Health Care Providers following the guidelines of American Heart Association held at PCDH Auditorium on July 27, 2016

Attended Patient Bandaging, Packaging, Rescue and Transport, Mass Casualty Incident Workshop held at PCDH Auditorium on July 28-29, 2016

Attended Philippine College of Radiology and Northern Luzon Chapter on June 4, 2016

Topic: Short Course in Breast Imaging and Basic Interventional Procedures

Attended Philippine Association of Radiologic Technologists, Inc. held at Teacher’s Camp Baguio City dated December 2-4, 2016

Topic: Radiology Mobility: Learning through Allied Health Professionals

Attended Philippine College of Radiology and the Philippine Society for Pediatric Radiology held at Holiday Inn, Baguio City dated June 22, 2019

Topic: Adult and Pediatric Abdominal Imaging

SKILLS

Efficiently operate sonographic equipment (SAMSUNG RS80A, GE LOGIQ P5, and SIEMENS ACUSON X150)

Proven clinical competency in abdominal, obstetrics/gynecology, chest, shearwave, small parts such as scrotum, breast and thyroid.

Provide sincere professional, caring and compassionate to all patients.

Explains the procedure to the patients prior the exam.

Ability to deal with difficult patients, work under pressure, multi-tasking and positive attitude.

Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the healthcare team.

WORK HISTORY

Lorma Medical Center, San Fernando La Union

Sonographer: February 13, 2017– Present

Image female/male reproductive system, shearwave, chest, whole abdomen, thyroid and breast tissue to check for abnormalities in a fast paced environment.

Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation

Reviewed physicians’ orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.

Collaborated with the Radiologists in various special procedures such as Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Hysterosalphingography and Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy of breast and thyroid.

Accurately and efficiently created and maintained all necessary reports, records and files.

Guiding the Surgeon in Internal Jugular catheter insertion in the operating room through the ultrasound machine.

Promoted patient comfort and safety before, during and after scans.

Responsible for the orientation of the newly hired nurses on what are the protocols and patients preparation in the ultrasound department.

Pines City Doctor’s Hospital, Baguio City

Radiologic Technologist: June 1, 2015 – January 2017

Performed, prepared and administered contrast materials for imaging procedures such as Barium Eema, Barium Swallow, Upper Gastro Intestinal Series, Small Intestinal Series and Intravenous Pyelography.

Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques

Captured images using mobile equipment (Portable Xray, Ultrasound and C-arm) in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients’ bedsides.

Used skills to help radiologists and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures like Hysterosalphingography, T-Tube Cholangiogram and Bone fracture repair via C-arm.

Purchased and managed office supplies.

Processed customer transactions when the Receptionist is not on duty.

Coordinate work with physicians or other healthcare team members including the providing assistance during invasive procedures.

Attending meetings when the Chief Radiologic Technologist is not around.

St. Luke’s Medical Center, QC, Manila

Reliever Sonographer: December 2014 – January 2015

Performed General ultrasound exams.