Ultrasound Technologist

Monica Mbugua, ARDMS (AB),RVT #******, AART (R)

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Katy TX 77494

Cell: 713-***-****

Email: *******@*****.***

Objective

A focused, independent, motivated and well qualified individual seeking to fill a challenging position as an ultrasound technologist that will allow me to utilize my exceptional scanning skills and expertise while providing excellent patient care.

Qualifications Summary

•Extensive knowledge in abdominal, obstetrics & gynecology, small parts, ultrasound procedures and vascular areas (lower extremities including venous and arterial Doppler, and carotid duplex exams).

•Able to recognize and demonstrate skills in differentiating normal and abnormal sonographic anatomy.

•Able to work well with others as well as independently.

•Reliable, loyal and punctual worker.

•Always willing to better my skills by increasing my knowledge within the ultrasound realm.

Education

Lone Star College- Cyfair, Houston, TX

•Associates Degree of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Dec 2013)

•Associates Degree of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Radiography(August 2010)

Equipment

•Accuson (Sequoia, Aspen)

•HDI ATL 5000

•Phillips ( HD 11, HD 15)

•Philips Epic 5G

•GE Logiq E9

•GE Logiq E10

•Toshiba

Work Experience

HCA North Cypress: Cypress, Texas

•Ultrasound Technologist: December 16, 2013-Present

•Responsibilities include: perform a variety of ultrasound exams in a fast paced environment, including: general ultrasounds: Abdominal, Gynecological (pelvic/Transabdominal and Transvaginal), OB (1st, 2nd, 3rd Trimester), small parts such as thyroid, scrotum and limited breast exams, vascular studies (lower and upper extremity venous and arterial Doppler, venous reflux studies, vein mappings, arterial Doppler, ABI, renal Doppler, liver Doppler, duplex carotid).

•Explain ultrasound procedures and exams to patients and answer their questions and also address any concerns

•Independently perform portable exams at patient’s bedside

•Perform STAT exams on a timely manner including ER and ICU patients

•Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort

•Coordinate work with physicians and other healthcare team members

•Assist the radiologist during invasive procedures such as thoracentesis and paracentesis, line placements( PICC, Quinton catheters, Central lines) and some biopsies( Renal, Liver, Thyroid)

•Use independent judgement during scanning to differentiate normal and abnormal sonographic findings and present diagnostic images to the radiologist making sure to include images looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas

•Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary

•Assist with on the job training of new employees and students

•Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort

•Differentiate normal and abnormal sonographic anatomy and present diagnostic images to the Radiologist

Houston Methodist Hospital (West)

Ultrasound Technologist (PRN): September 30 2019-June 7 2021

•Responsibilities include: Perform variety of ultrasound exams in a fast paced environment, including: abdominal, Gynecological (pelvic/transabdominal and transvaginal), OB (1st, 2nd, 3rd Trimester), small parts such as Thyroid, Scrotum and limited Breast exams, vascular studies (lower and upper extremity venous and arterial Doppler, venous reflux studies, Vein mappings, arterial Doppler, ABI, renal Doppler, liver Doppler, duplex carotid).

•Explain ultrasound procedures and exams to patients and answer their questions and also address any concerns

•Independently perform portable exams at patient’s bedside

•Perform STAT exams on a timely manner including labor and delivery as well as ER and ICU patients

•Coordinate work with physicians and other healthcare team members

•Assist the radiologists during invasive procedures such as thoracentesis and paracentesis, line placements( PICC, Quinton catheters, central lines) and some biopsies( renal, liver, thyroid)

•Use independent judgement during scanning, to differentiate normal and abnormal sonographic findings and present diagnostic images to the radiologist making sure to include images looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas

•Clean, check and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary

•Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary

•Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort

HCA North Cypress: Cypress TX

Radiologic Technologist:- August 2010-December 2013

Performed X-rays on outpatients, Inpatients and ER patients

Performed portables X-rays throughout the hospital including ER, ICU and OR

Performed C-arm cases in the operating room for various surgeries

Assisted Radiologists in various fluoroscopy cases, including: chest tube placements, PICC line, UGI’s, HSG’s, Barium Enemas, SBFTs, Quinton Catheter placements

Set up sterile trays for different procedures ensuring the sterile filed was maintained at all times.

Ensured that Time out was called before every invasive procedure

**References available upon request

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