Ultrasound Technologist/Sonographer

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Qualified and RDMS registered medical practitioner offering extensive knowledge in the daily operations of sonographic laboratories, patient schedule, and equipment maintenance. Possess broad understanding of physics of ultrasound, interaction with human tissues, image formation and display, knobology, Doppler, color flow, m-mode, 2D and 3D scanning instrumentation. Compassionate and highly-talented seeking a more challenging position as Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer that will capitalize on existing skills and knowledge of Anatomy, Pathology and scanning techniques as well as offer opportunities for continuing training and advancement.

- Proven ability to recognize and demonstrate skills of differentiating normal and abnormal sonographic anatomy

- Interface with patients and medical personnel exercising a high level of maturity and confidentiality

- Possess strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care team

- Dynamic team player, strong ability to work independently, with proven abilities to efficiently perform multiple tasks and cope with emergency situations

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications and Windows XP/Vista operating system

Familiar with ultrasound techniques including, but not limited to:

- General Abdomen Sonography

- OB/GYN & Scrotum Scans

- Female Pelvic and Transvaginal Sonography

- Breast Ultrasound

- Adult and Pediatric Renal Scans

- Amniocentesis

- Abdominal Aneurysm

- Paracentesis / Thoracentesis

- Carotid and Vascular Exams

- Liver, Thyroid Biopsies

EQUIPMENT APPLICATIONS

Acuson Sequoia 512 - Philips iU22 - GE Voluson 730 Expert - Ultramark HDI 5000

Agilent Sonos 4500 & 5500 - Siemens Sonoline Versa Plus

CAREER OVERVIEW

- Effectively operate sonographic equipment and evaluate sonograms to acquire accurate diagnostic information

- Skilled at integrating diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records, and adapt ultrasound/sonographic examination as necessary

- Competently evaluate, synthesize and strongly communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician

- Expertly perform ultrasound scans and prepare patients for examination

- Knowledgeably assisted in the preparation of examination reports for doctor’s review

- Proficiently scanned thoracentesis and paracentesis patients and supported procedures

CAREER WORK PATH

Diagnostic Radiology Associates of Cranford - Cranford, NJ Mar 2009-Present

St. Peter’s University Hospital - New Brunswick, NJ Oct 2008-Present

Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer

- Examine patients’ charts and the basis for scanning; calm the patient and provide the best patient care; ask relevant information and complete assessment in time

- Perform sonography examinations following the correct protocol on various parts of the human anatomy

- Prepare all the documents and reports for interpretation of the radiologist

- Ensure sanitation within the scanning probes after the scan and ensure filled gel bottles

- Respond to patient concerns and observe patient privacy

VOLUNTEER WORK / EXTERNSHIP

Volunteer - Surgical Associates of South Plainfield, South Plainfield, NJ May-July 2009

- Executed PVR and ultrasound scans for abdominal aneurysm, carotids, and legs

Volunteer - St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ Sept- Dec 2008

- Volunteered to perform OB/GYN scans on pregnant patients at the ATU

Student Extern - St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ July 2007-July 2008

- Accomplished a 640-hour full-time externship of actual scanning experience; scanned patients for Abdomen, OB/GYN, Adult and Pediatric Renal scans, Pelvic (Male) and Abdominal Aneurysm under the supervision of a lead technician

- Observed U.S. guided biopsies of thyroid and liver as well as procedures such as Sonohysterogram, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Amniocentesis, and CVS

- Arranged and set up the scanning equipment

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Sales Associate - Macy’s, New Brunswick, NJ Feb 2005-Sept 2008

EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate Program, July 2008

- Sanford-Brown Institute (CAAHEP Accredited), Iselin, NJ

- An 1860-hour integrated laboratory, lecture and clinical externship program

- Related coursework: Anatomy, Pathology, Abdomen I & II, Sonographic Physics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Small Parts, Vascular, Grey Scale and Color Flow Doppler Sonography

Bachelor of Education, 1999

Master of Science in Botany, 1998

- University of Mumbai, Bombay, Maharashtra, India

Career Development:

- RDMS Certified

- CPR Certified

- Attended weekly Ante-natal Testing Unit (ATU) meeting on fetal pathology and complex cases

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Volunteered at Roosevelt Care Centre

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