Elizabeth Gonzalez
Santa Ana
Summary
ARDMS credentialed Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with clinical experience in high-volume hospital settings. Skilled in performing a diverse range of ultrasound examinations, prioritizing STAT exams in fast-paced ER and Labor & Delivery. Capable of independently producing high-quality diagnostic images and effectively communicating findings to radiologists. Committed to ongoing professional development and pursuing additional ARDMS credentials in OB/GYN.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Ultrasound Technologist
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance
05.2025 - Current
- Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams including abdominal, OB/GYN (limited OB: presentation, AFI, EFW, BPP, cervical length), vascular (carotid, venous, arterial), and small parts (appendix, testicular, soft tissue)
- Work independently on night shift in a high-volume ER and Labor & Delivery setting
- Prioritize and complete primarily STAT exams, ensuring timely imaging for emergent patient care
- Communicate directly with radiologists via phone to report findings and discuss interpretations for all STAT cases
- Recognize normal and abnormal pathology and ensure accurate, complete image documentation for diagnostic interpretation
- Optimize image quality using GE ultrasound systems
- Utilize clinical systems including PACS, Cerner, FirstNet, and GE ViewPoint for documentation, workflow management, and image review
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with HIPAA and patient safety standards
- Provide patient-centered care in high-acuity and time-sensitive environments
Clinical Intern
Orange County Global Medical Center
Santa Ana
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Completed +1,600 clinical hours in diagnostic medical sonography.
- Gained hands-on experience performing scans including abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, small parts and procedures (thoracentesis, paracentesis, biopsies).
- Assisted in patient positioning, scanning procedures, and optimizing imaging for physician/radiologist interpretation.
- Worked under the supervision of experienced sonographers, ensuring high-quality imaging while prioritizing patient comfort and safety.
- Applied HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality standards in all procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA05-2014
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Image documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical procedures
- Image Optimization & Pathology Recognition
- PACS, Cerner, FirstNet, GE ViewPoint
- Philips & GE Ultrasound Systems
- Patient Care & Communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Abdomen (AB) – American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) May 2025
Timeline
Ultrasound Technologist
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
Clinical Intern
Orange County Global Medical Center
02.2024 - 05.2025
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Orange Coast College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, East Bay