Manager Medical

Location:

Chandler, AZ, 85286

Salary:

negotiable

Posted:

July 29, 2012

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Resume:

Gina Cavataio **** W. Mulberry Dr.

Chandler, AZ *5286

480-***-****

*************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Obtain a position as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer that will give me the opportunity to implore my knowledge and help in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

EDUCATION

Sanford Brown College, Phoenix, AZ, Major: Associates Degree of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. July, 2012.

Passed ARDMS SPI examination 5/12 and currently ARDMS eligible

Gateway Community College, Phoenix, AZ, Major: Surgical Technology, 2001

Chandler High School, Chandler, AZ, General studies, 1994-1998

EXPERIENCE

Sonography Extern

850 clinical hours completed

Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System, Prescott, Arizona

Phoenix Diagnostic Imaging, Phoenix, Arizona

Perinatal Care Associates, Phoenix, Arizona

SimonMed, Various East Valley Locations

• Responsible for performing quality sonographic studies by following established protocols and physician’s orders to provide quality diagnostic data for interpretation by a Radiologist

• Prepared patients for examinations including obtaining medical history, explaining the procedure, and confirmation of exam

• Ensuring patient comfort and safety during exam

• Performed detailed sonographic evaluations of the abdomen, pelvis, first trimester OB, and small parts

• Observed and assisted in vascular examinations such as carotids, lower extremity venous and arterial studies

• Observed second/third trimester scans, amniocentesis, BPP, and high risk OB examinations

• Evaluate organs specific to protocol, including related anatomy as necessary

• Measure anatomy accurately and document pathology seen

• Write detailed reports containing findings to present with images for the Radiologist

• Performed all studies with the use of GE Logic 7 and GE Logic 9 machines

• Understand and implemented the use of Doppler, color flow, and m-mode

• Executed proper cleaning and disinfecting of endovaginal transducer with Cidex as well as maintaining sterilization log sheets

WORK HISTORY

Assistant to the Manager/ Various Roles, 2010- 2012

Allergy Associates and Lab, Tempe, Arizona

• Heavy telephone triage

• Greeted, received and directed visitors and patients as well as collect co-pays/deductibles prior to patient being seen

• Patient check in and check out

• Insurance verification

• Credentialing

• Processed payroll

• Safety Officer

• Medical records management

• Recorded, compiled, and transcribed minutes of staff meetings

• Purchased and maintained inventory of office and medical supplies for four facilities

• Scheduled appointments (new patients, follow-ups, walk-ins, and emergencies)

Operating Room Manager/Cosmetic Consultant, 2004-2010

New Image Plastic Surgery, Scottsdale, Arizona

• Assisted physicians during various cosmetic operative procedures in the operating room and office settings

• Maintained operating room and doctors’ offices physical environment, ordered specialty supplies, liaison for doctors and materials management, and compiled and sterilized trays for doctors

• Provided quality patient care in all phases of the perioperative and office setting which included reviewing consent forms, providing preoperative and postoperative teaching, and obtaining necessary preoperative workup. Assisted patient during recovery process and ensured a safe recovery environment

• Creation and maintenance of safety logs which were comprised of MSDS sheets, crash carts, malignant hyperthermia cart, and surgical equipment as well as ensuring office environment was within OSHA, state and all other governing agencies regulations

• Arranged and scheduled surgeries at New Image Surgery Center, other ambulatory centers, and inpatient hospitals in the Phoenix area and liaison for facilities and doctors in practice

• Managed insurance authorizations and communicated with insurance companies in regards to financial reimbursements and informed patients of financial payment decisions

• Managed front office obligations which included maintenance of medical records, schedule appointments, greet patients and families, and employed various computer programs and databases

Surgical Technologist, 2001-2004

Banner Mesa Medical Center, Main Operating Room, Mesa, Arizona

• Assisted physicians during various operative procedures, including, general, neurosurgical, gynecological, urinary and vascular specialties

• Established preceptor for new employees, students, and colleagues for various specialties

• Resource person for multiple specialties

• Ordered specialty supplies for General surgery team and liaison for doctors and materials management

Gina Cavataio 1125 W. Mulberry Dr.

Chandler, AZ 85286

480-***-****

*************@*****.***

References:

Judi Jones, CRNA