- Brooklyn, New York
- January 9, 2015
KATHRYN OJEDA
1230 Avenue Y-apt. D.18, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11235
Cellular (718) 772-5746; Email:kathyo1230@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A hardworking, diverse, and driven Cardiovascular/ General Sonographer seeking a position with an established organization that will allow me to contribute the continued success of the company.
SKILLS
- Languages: Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Knowledgeable of the Human Anatomy, Phillips ultrasound machine, medical billing, front desk
management, WordPerfect 5.1 and 6.1, Corel WordPerfect, Windows 97, Legal files 8.0, Client Profile, Typing 45 wpm, SAGA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOPHISTICATED RADIOLOGY, Brooklyn, New York October 2014-Present
Cardiovascular and General Sonographer
- Perform lower extremity venous and arterial duplex exams
- Execute Carotid Duplex Exams
- Perform echocardiograms
- Perform abdominal vascular studies including aorta-ilac and ilio-caval
- Conduct Lower extremity PVR testing with pressure Doppler waveform analysis for ABI studies
- Set-up equipment to administer the particular procedure in a timely fashion
- Correlate clinical history to ascertain that the appropriate procedure is performed
- Perform procedures adhering to ICAEL & ICAVL regulations in all cardiovascular modalities
- Execute all required ultrasound and clinical evaluations at a technical level requiring limited supervision
- Maintain daily log sheet or patient seen
BROOKYLN COMPREHENSIVE CARE CENTER, Brooklyn, New York June 2014-October 2014
Cardiovascular and General Sonographer - extern
- Explain the ultrasound procedure to patients and answer any questions they may have.
- Maintain ultrasound equipment and sterilize the room in which the procedure takes place.
- Spread the ultrasound gel on the surface of the patient’s body covering the
internal area being imaged.
- Perform the ultrasound ensuring the transducer (probe) is capturing images of every angle/section that must be assessed.
- Evaluate the images for their quality, but also to interpret what was captured in the image.
- Present images and preliminary findings to physicians and the healthcare team.
- Maintain patient records and add medical notes related to the ultrasound
procedure.
GORAYEB & ASSOCIATES, P.C., New York, New York September 2006-January 2013
Paralegal
- Specialized in medical malpractice, medical billing of clients and maintained correspondence with clients/patients, physicians and insurance companies.
- Initiated and maintained correspondence with clients and medical insurance companies.
- Drafted, structured and created legal documents and pleadings, including, but not limited to: summons and complaints, bill of particulars, discovery responses and demands, discovery motions, notes of issue.
- Performed pre-trial investigation including: witness statements, medical records/narrative reports, employment records, worker’s compensation records, contracts, insurance policies, purchase orders, leases, permits, work logs, etc.
- Assisted attorneys by serving as interpreter for Spanish-speaking clients the preparation of testimony for hearings, depositions, and/or trials.
EDUCATION
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NJ INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND, Hoboken, NJ Graduation date: October 2014
Cardiovascular Medical Sonography
Areas of study includes: Medical Terminology and Patient Care, Medical Law and Ethics, Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation, Principles of Doppler and Hemodynamics, Anatomy and Physiology, Echocardiograph Anatomy and Physiology, and Echocardiograph Pathology.
BERKELEY COLLEGE, New York, New York
Major: Paralegal Studies
REFERENCES WILL BE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST