Sonographer
Resume:
Najma Aijaz
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
Phone: 832-***-****
E-mail: gz2j7u@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Experienced Ultrasound program director with RDMS certification in OB/GYN, RDMS certification in fetal echocardiography, vascular technology certification( RVT), NT certification, NB certification, and more than six years of experience as an Ultrasound program director, more than ten years of experience as an Ultrasound Team Leader at Harris County Hospital District, Registered Medical Practitioner (license issued by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council, Pakistan), seeking a challenging position in the field of Diagnostic Ultrasound
Qualifications
Excellent sonographic skills with commended performances in all types of Ultrasound examinations including abdominal, pelvic, vascular Ultrasound, breast examination, fetal echocardiography, and adult echocardiography; exceptional ability to analyze and resolve instrument and computer related problems; able to utilize Microsoft Office and is familiar with other computer programs; accurate, reliable, diligent, and focused on the timely, qualitative completion of all Ultrasound procedures; works well with others and under pressure, and under time constraints within high volume environments.
Work History
Ultrasonographer, RDMS
03/29/10 – Present, Harris County Hospital District(Baylor/Ben Taub MFM)
• Consistently commended for the timely, high-quality completion of both routine and special ultrasound examinations
• Trains residents and fellows
• Performs scans on all complicated cases referred from community clinics to Ben Taub high risk clinic
• Provides superior Ultrasound scans without direct supervision of the physician
• Capable of interpreting scans and recommending dispositions in a superior manner
• Ensures validity of abnormality/abnormalities before reporting results, earning a reputation for meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrates ability to communicate examination results effectively with medical director, physicians, and other OB staff as a member of the team; focused on providing exemplary quality care
• Evaluates and maintains compliance with OSHA, HIPPA, and safety and risk management guidelines
• Maintains scanners, computers, and other related equipment in excellent condition; is able to solve many of the problems that arise without help.
• Assists and helps other sonographers as needed
Ultrasound team Leader (Research and Education)
10/06/08–03/29/2010 Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Key Contributions:
• Developed web-based teaching modules, educational guidelines, and protocols for new interns, residents, and fellows of Baylor College of Medicine
• Performed high-quality ultrasound examinations, both routine and special, independently without direct supervision of the physician
• Provided guidance and trains residents, fellows and visiting physicians and professors
• Assisted physicians in guided procedures such as amniocenteses, CVS, Amino reduction, and fetal reductions
• Performed Doppler studies in twin-twin transfusion syndrome (uterine artery, middle cerebral artery, ductus venosum, umbilical vein and artery)
• Fetal Echocardiography
• Capable of interpreting scans
• Ensured validity of abnormality/abnormalities before reporting results, earning a reputation for meticulous attention to detail
School Director and Director of Technology
07/15/2004 – Present, Sugar Land Institute of Technology, Houston, TX
Key Contributions:
• Develops teaching modules, educational guidelines, and protocols for students
• Directs and supervises teaching and non-teaching staff
• Evaluates teachers’ and students’ performances, recommends improvements if required
• Provides guidance and trains students to perform OB/GYN ultrasound, abdominal ultrasound, small parts and vascular ultrasound(venous and arterial upper and lower extremities ,abdominal vascular, and Carotid,)
• Provides support and guidance to non-teaching staff if required
• Designs instructors’ training programs and continuous performance review
• Creates learner centered classrooms
• Develops review courses for effective registries outcome
• Setting up clinical externship sites for students based on standards and guidelines provided by CAAHEP
• Development of measurement tools to assess the outcome of programmed based on standardization
• Development of performance excellence system tool kits
• Development of effective community relations
• Increasing operational and scheduling efficiencies
• Development of facility performance and appraisal forms
• Preparation for submission of annual report
• Development of strategic data plans
• Involved in the process of accreditation from CAAHEP for the organization
Ultrasound Tech III (Team Leader)
08/05/1998 – 10/05/2008, Harris County Hospital District, Houston, Texas
Key Contributions:
• Consistently commended for the timely, high-quality completion of both routine and special ultrasound examinations
• Provided superior 20,000 OB Ultrasound scans without direct supervision of the physician
• Assumed supervisory duties in the absence of a medical director for seven years
• Assumed supervisory duties in the absence of a program manager for ten years
• Capable of interpreting scans and recommending dispositions in a superior manner
• Ensured validity of abnormality/abnormalities before reporting results, earning a reputation for meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with examination results effectively with medical director, physicians, and other OB staff as a member of the team; focused on providing exemplary quality care
• Evaluated and maintains compliance with OSHA, HIPPA, and safety and risk management guidelines
• Maintains scanners, computers, and other related equipment in excellent condition; is able to solve many of the problems that arise without help. Resolved all Y2K computer problems, able to develop new ways to transfer files from community clinic to HCHD and Baylor servers
• Supervises, assists, and helps other sonographers as needed
Clinical Training
03/1998 – 08/1998 Baylor College of Medicine/Harris County Hospital District, Houston, TX
• Post-educational training/internship at Ben Taub General Hospital in the High Risk OB department under the supervision of Dr. Russell L. Deter
06/1989 – 06/1991 Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center
Resident Medical Officer Department of OB/GYN Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center
• Worked and gained valuable experience under the supervision of one of the most respected and experienced Professors, Dr. Sadiqa Jaffery, the country’s leading OB/GYN
• Independently handled normal vaginal deliveries, forceps, high forceps, and vacuum deliveries , first trimester ultrasound, biophysical profile, amniocenteses, noninvasive infertility procedures, performed all surgical procedures including hysterectomies, C-sections, D&C and D&E, and assisted in major and complicated surgical procedures
• Supervised pre- and post-operative care of patients
• Educated patients and their families on how to manage pregnancy, induce hypertension and gestational diabetes, breast feeding, and how to handle and care for neonates
Resident Medical Officer, Department of Medicine: Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center
• Gained practical experience in 200 bed units that served more than 600 patients on a daily basis under the strict supervision of the world renowned Professor, Dr. S. M. Rub
• Managed and treated all outpatients as well as 15-20% of patients admitted to the hospital including daily work rounds, progress notes, and communication with nursing staff, families, attending physicians, and other primary health care providers
• Evaluated and treated emergencies including follow-up communication with patients’ primary health care providers
• Referred patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate
• Managed daily operation of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function
• Directed patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required
Education
02/2006-10/2008 WNU, Cheyenne, WY
• Doctor of philosophy in Health Administration
01/2004 – 05/2006 KWU, Agoura Hills, CA
• Master in Health Administration
07/2003 – 07/2004 Sugar Land Imaging, Houston, Texas
• Completed 12 months cardiovascular ultrasound training program at Sugar Land Imaging, Institute of Cardiovascular Technology, Houston with honors (GPA 4.0)
05/1997 – 07/1998 Sanford Brown Institute (formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School), Houston, Texas
• Completed 13 month training program in General Ultrasound including 5 months of internship at Harris County Hospital District and Baylor College outpatient Ultrasound program, with honors (GPA 3.98), Valedictorian of the class of 1998
06/1983 – 04/1989 Sindh Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
• A rigorous academic program at the country’s premier medical institution with the opportunity to work at Pakistan’s largest and busiest public hospital. Final year distinction in OB/GYN
Research Experience
• Meticulously collected data for a research study conducted under the supervision of Dr. Russell L. Deter at Baylor College of Medicine on fetal growth (spontaneous pregnancies verses IVF)
• Conducted study of prevalence of cancer in different blood groups
• Research participant in typhoid fever research conducted at JMPC, Karachi during tenure as a resident
Current professional affiliations:
• Treasurer APPNA Texas Chapter 2010-2011
• General Secretary APPNA Texas Chapter 2011-2012
• Member of AIUM, SDMS, APPNA, SMC Alumni, Ultrasound Diagnostic School Alumni, ISGH, PAGH
References:
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