Ara Nicole Sarmiento-Acosta
Summary
Dedicated Radiologic Technologist and 2D-Echocardiography Technologist with over five years of hands-on experience in delivering exceptional patient care and diagnostic imaging services. Seeking a position as a Cardiac Sonographer to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team while embracing new challenges and expanding expertise in the field. Committed to providing the highest quality services, prioritizing patient comfort and needs during procedures. Proven ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced environments, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients and healthcare providers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
On-call Cardiac Sonographer
Parañaque Ultrasound Diagnostic Center Incorporated
01.2023 - Current
- Referees as an on-call Cardiac Sonographer for confirmation are available upon request.
- MedHealth Diagnostics- Lancaster
- JaroMed & Diagnostic Center, Dasmariñas
Heart Station- Supervisor
South Imus Specialist Hospital Inc.
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Directly supervise staff in the department.
- Supervise the general flow of patients and operations of the department.
- Establish work schedules and assign staff to specific tasks/areas of responsibility in the department.
- Administer treatment to patients provided that prescription/treatment form or request for treatment from physician is presented by the patient (if outpatient) or nurse-in-charge if admitted.
- Ascertain proper recording and evaluation of the precision and accuracy of the methods utilized in the department.
- Evaluate performance and productivity of department personnel.
- Counter-check that all procedures and services done are properly charged.
- Document, organize and release results of diagnostic exams.
- Manage all inventories, materials, supplies and equipment periodically to determine stock level needed, assure the use of stocks before expiration date, and ensure adequate storage and security of stocks.
- Safeguard equipment, inventories, stocks and other supplies.
- Arrange and file records of procedures, logbooks and other department files.
- Monitor regular checkup and preventive maintenance of all equipment and instruments.
- Comply with hospital and department protocols, policies and standard operating procedures.
- Ensure and oversee compliance with quality assurance and quality control parameters in the department and hospital.
- Practice cleanliness and orderliness of the department at all times.
- Be courteous, helpful and polite to clients at all times.
- Attend and participate in staff meeting as called for by the department head.
- Prepare and submit reports, memoranda to the administrator and other departments of the hospital as required.
- Abide by hospital policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
2D- Echo Technician
South Imus Specialist Hospital Inc.
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Responsible for the orderly flow of patients and the proper usage of equipment, materials and supplies.
- Perform diagnostic procedures such as but not limited to: D 2-Dimensional Echocardiography, Electrocardiography
- ECG
- 24 Hours Holter Monitoring
- 24 Hours Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Treadmill Stress Test
- Prepare equipment such as echocardiography machines, electrocardiogram, treadmill machine, 24 Hours Holter Monitoring, 24 Hours Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring as needed.
- Assist pediatric cardiologist in echocardiography procedure.
- Generate data from echocardiography machine and provide worksheet to be read by the cardiologist.
- Type echocardiography results and file them accordingly.
- Ascertain proper recording and evaluation of the precision and accuracy of the methods utilized in the department.
- Prepare results of diagnostic tests for interpretation of cardiologists.
- Maintain and adhere to established quality control of examinations performed.
- Conduct inventory of equipment and supplies during the shift.
- Prepare monthly census of echocardiography procedures.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings as called for by the supervisor or department head.
- Practice cleanliness and orderliness of the department at all times.
- Be courteous, helpful and polite to clients at all times.
- Comply with hospital and department protocols, policies and standard operating procedures.
- Abide by hospital policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
2D- Echo Technician
Hi- Precision Diagnostics
07.2019 - 03.2021
- At the start of the day...
- Opens the aircon to fan in the 2D ECHO room
- Opens the 2D ECHO machine to warm it up
- Prepares new sets of patients' gown, towels, paper bedsheets
- Responsible in...
- Verifying patients' identity and clinical info before performing the examination.
- Changing the 2D ECHO bed with new paper bedsheets after every patient.
- Providing new patient's gown upon request
- Cleaning the probe with wet tissue and dry soft cloth after every patient
- Changing the 2D ECHO bed with new bedsheets / linen and pillowcase
- Checking the 2D ECHO schedule logbook before and after duty hours
- Ensuring that patients' results are correctly encoded and inserted to its corresponding envelope prior to release to recep-releasing section
- Explains the flow of procedure to patients while doing it.
- Coordinates with...
- Cardiologist regarding 2D ECHO and vascular readings
- Maintenance staff for laundry of patients' gown, towels, linens, bedsheets, pillowcases
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
- Maintains...
- Equipments clean and in good working condition
- Inventory of supplies and equipments in the 2D ECHO section and safe keeps it
- 5s+1 in their designated area (i.e. Hygienic environment inside the examination
- Records of DVD's and written draft reports and files it accordingly
- Reports any equipment malfunction to Branch OIC/Supervisor.
- Reminds Branch OIC/Supervisor concerning schedule of repairs, calibration and preventive maintenance of machines/ equipments.
Radiologic Technologist
Hi-Precision Diagnostics
10.2018 - 03.2021
- At the start of the day...
- Turns on the aircon in the X-ray and Digital processing room and log the temperature in the temperature monitoring log sheet
- Warms up the xray machine, computer, digital scanner and printer
- Opens the PC of the radiologist in the reading room.
- Clean the radiographic cassettes with clean cotton
- Prepare new sets of patients' gown
- Responsible in...
- Verifying patients' identity, examination, and clinical info before performing procedure.
- Producing good quality films according to set standards
- Printing the right barcode to affix to patient's envelope
- Ensuring that patients' results are correctly encoded and inserted to its corresponding envelope prior to release to recep-releasing section
- Recording the number of films used and spoilage according to size in the Imaging program and in the maintenance logbook
- Daily maintenance of the X-ray machine unit, processor (conventional type), Digital scanner and printer (digital type)
- Changing solution (developer & fixer) (conventional type).
- Performs variety of technical tasks involved in operating X-ray equipment.
- Adjusts X-ray equipment for proper exposure in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures.
- Clearly explain the x-ray procedures; position patients for each anatomical view specified using immobilization and protective devices as required.
- Assist in the formulation and revision of technique charts to maintain established standards of radiographic contrast and density to avoid or lessen the percentage of spoilage.
- Works together with the imaging department head and Branch supervisor in achieving the goal.
- Maintains...
- Equipments clean and in good working condition
- Inventory of supplies in the X-ray section and safe keeps it
- Good housekeeping
- Reports any equipment malfunction to Admin Support and to Branch OIC/Supervisor.
- Coordinates with Branch OIC/Supervisor regarding schedule of repairs, calibration and preventive maintenance of machines/ equipments.
- Coordinates with Radio-Sonologist regarding results that needed to be prioritized to be able to release the result on time.
- Checks pending X-Ray requests and call patient for schedule.
- Must be well familiar with the system and procedures in the imaging section.
- Performs off-site X-ray (mobile) upon schedule.
- Performs other duties assigned by Branch OIC/Supervisor.
Senior Internship
Pasay City General Hospital
12.2017 - 05.2018
Junior Internship
Our Lady of Pillar Medical Center
06.2017 - 11.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
Dasmarinas, Cavite06.2018
Secondary Education Diploma - undefined
Mater Dei Academy
City of Tagaytay, Cavite03.2012
Skills
- Coordinating multiple responsibilities in healthcare settings
- Skilled in patient interaction and support
- Strong interpersonal skills in healthcare settings
- Commitment to high-quality standards
- Calm emergency response
- Time and resource management for patient needs
Accomplishments
- Passed 2D- Echocardiography training; July 2019
- Passed the PRC Licensure Examination for Radiologic Technology; August 2018
- Best in Ultrasonography for Junior Internship
- University Honor List A.Y. 2017-2018
Trainings
- Echoing at Full S.P.E.E.D. Sustaining and promoting Echoality and Excellence Amidst Diversity Webinar September 14-16, 2022
- 5th ECG Post Graduate course 2022; Time to upgrade your ECG reading Skills! Level Up! Zoom July 7-8, 2022
- Knowbology: Practical Tips in Image Optimization during Echocardiography Webinar October 25, 2021
- Radiologic Technologist: Navigating the Future of Work Webinar September 18, 2021
- Echoing Practices in Clinical Cardiovascular Oncology Caring for the Heart thru Imaging Webinar August 30, 2021
- Addressing the Challenges of Uncertainties in a World Full of Opportunities Webinar May 29-30, 2021
- Nurturing Professional Career to Excellence Crown Legacy Hotel- Baguio City November 7-9, 2019
- Basic Echocardiography Program HB Calleja Center April 2019- June 2019
References
Dan Clarence A., Diaz, RRT, MHPEd
Dean, College of Medical Imaging and Therapy
De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute
09178200284
Kevin L. Esguerra, MD, FPCP, DPCC
Adult Cardiology/ Internal Medicine
South Imus Specialist Hospital Inc
09266485259
Jethro Macallan, MD, FPPS, FPCC, FPSCCI
General Pediatrics/ Pediatric Cardiology/ Pediatric Interventional Cardiology
South Imus Specialist Hospital Inc.
09177183500
Timeline
On-call Cardiac Sonographer
Parañaque Ultrasound Diagnostic Center Incorporated
01.2023 - Current
Heart Station- Supervisor
South Imus Specialist Hospital Inc.
11.2021 - 12.2022
2D- Echo Technician
South Imus Specialist Hospital Inc.
03.2021 - 12.2022
2D- Echo Technician
Hi- Precision Diagnostics
07.2019 - 03.2021
Radiologic Technologist
Hi-Precision Diagnostics
10.2018 - 03.2021
Senior Internship
Pasay City General Hospital
12.2017 - 05.2018
Junior Internship
Our Lady of Pillar Medical Center
06.2017 - 11.2017
Secondary Education Diploma - undefined
Mater Dei Academy
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute
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