Tucson, AZ *****
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Katarina M. Garay RT R M #265362
OBJECTIVE - Seeking a full-time position as an ultrasound technologist. I would like to continue to improve my knowledge and skills in the medical field.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
•Over 15 years combined experience as an ultrasound technologist, x-ray technologist and mammographer.
•Excellent patient care and customer service skills. CPR Certified.
•Committed to personal growth and learning new skills.
•Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing. Bilingual-English/Spanish
•Work well independently and with interdisciplinary teams.
PROFEESIONAL EXPERIENCE
NextCare Urgent Care Tucson,AZ
07/26/2019 to Present
Radiology Technoligist/Medical Assistant
•Performs routine x-ray exams. Report to radiologist and staff provider any findings, prepare CD's for send out if needed.
•Entered vital signs/orders, and obtained details of patient history and chief complaints.
•Assisted provider with procedures. (Sutures, Ortho and Lab draws)
•Maintained a log of all patient interactions and transactions. Daily and Weekly.
•Ordered supplies weekly and maintained and distributed in-house medications as ordered by provider.
•Give injections as ordered by providers.
STG International, Inc. Eloy, AZ
ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC)
Eloy Detention Center
11/26/201/ to 07/04/2019
Radiology Technoligist/Medical Assistant
•Performed routine x-ray exams. Reported to radiologist and staff provider any findings, prepared CD’s for send out if needed.
•Entered vital signs/orders, and obtained details of patient history and chief complaints.
•Assisted provider with procedures. (Sutures, Ortho and Lab draws)
•Maintained a log of all patient interactions and transactions. Daily and Weekly.
•Ordered supplies weekly and maintained and distributed in-house medications as ordered by provider.
Southern Arizona Urgent Care Tucson, AZ 01/2018 – 06/2018
Radiology Technologist /Medical Assistant
•Performed routine x-ray exams. Reported to radiologist and staff provider any findings, prepared CD’s for send out if needed.
•Entered vital signs/orders, and obtained details of patient history and chief complaints. Assisted patients and their family members, co-workers with education/emotional support.
•Assisted provider with procedures. (Sutures, Ortho and Lab draws)
•Maintained a log of all patient interactions and transactions. Daily and Weekly.
•Ordered supplies weekly and maintained and distributed in-house medications as ordered by provider.
•Resolved customers' service/billing by contacting insurances and our billing department.
•Achieved 100% customer satisfaction via customer satisfaction surveys.
SimonMed Imaging Tucson, AZ 04/2016 – 12/2017
Mammographer/Radiology Technologist
•Set up initial QC for Mammography Dept. and Bone Density exams.
•Performed routine and diagnostic mammograms.
•Performed, mentored and trained new employees in Bone density exams.
•Maintained sanitation, health, and safety in work areas.
•Cleaned, stocked, and replenished workstations/display cases.
Urgent Care Extra Tucson, AZ 09/2015 – 04/2016
Radiology Technologist/Medical Assistant
•Performed routine x-ray exams. Reported to radiologist and staff provider any findings, prepared CD’s for send out if needed.
•Entered vital signs/orders, and obtained details of patient history and chief complaints. Assisted patients and their family members, co-workers with education/emotional support.
•Assisted provider with procedures. (Sutures, Ortho and Lab draws and send outs)
•Maintained a log of all patient interactions and transactions. Daily and Weekly.
•Ordered supplies weekly and maintained and distributed in-house medications as ordered by provider.
•Assisted medical assistants with duties such as strep/flu tests, ear lavage, gave injections per provider instruction.
•Achieved 100% customer satisfaction via customer satisfaction surveys.
Assured Imaging Women’s Wellness Tucson, AZ 05/2010 - 03/2015
Ultrasound Technologist/Mammographer
•Performed routine & diagnostic mammograms, and breast ultrasound at various sites.
•Assisted radiologist with procedures at our Scottsdale site.
•Performed abdomen, ob/gyn, pelvic, small parts, ltd vascular ultrasound documented and reported finding to radiologist.
•Ordered supplies weekly and stocked all sites.
•Assisted with set up and break down of all mobile sites. Drove chase car to sites.
University Physicians Hospital/Kino Campus
Ultrasound Technologist Tucson, AZ 04/2004 – 09/200
•Performed Abd, OB/Gyn, Pelvic, Small Parts, and Ltd Vascular ultrasound exams and reported/documented findings to radiologist.
•Patient care, explained exams/procedures to patients, obtained consent and set up exam room for patients.
•Set up room and assisted Radiologist with procedures. Biopsies, Thora and Paracentesis. Etc.
•Ordered supplies and maintain equipment logs.
EDUCATION
Pima Community College Tucson, AZ 1983 – 1984
General Education/Nursing
Pima Medical Institute Tucson, AZ 1990-1992
Associate in Science Radiology
Certificate in Ultrasound Tucson, AZ 1999-2000
Amphitheater High School Tucson, AZ 1982 Diploma