Kara Newton
Bakersfield
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sonographer
RadNet
Bakersfield, CA
01.2024 - 02.2026
- Operated ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on procedures, addressing concerns to ensure comfort and cooperation.
- Demonstrated versatility in performing various types of ultrasounds including abdominal, obstetrical, vascular, and small parts examinations.
Travel Ultrasonographer
Aya Healthcare
Santa Cruz, CA
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed diagnostic ultrasound examinations on patients, including abdominal, gynecological and vascular scans.
- Maintained accurate records of patient data and images in PACS system according to department standards.
- Provided patient care and safety during all exams, ensuring comfort throughout the procedure.
Travel Ultrasonographer
FlexCare Medical Staffing
Sacramento, CA
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Performed diagnostic ultrasound examinations on patients, including abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological and vascular scans.
- Provided patient care and safety during all exams, ensuring comfort throughout the procedure.
- Worked at various clinics and hospital as a travel tech.
- Worked on a variety of ultrasound machines including Philips, GE logic e10, Siemens, and Canon.
- Sutter Health Urgent Care 04/2022 to 01/2023
- Community Medical Center 03/2023 to 06/2023
- Kaiser Permanete Wailuku 06/2023 to 10/2023
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Kern Radiology
Bakersfield, CA
10.2018 - 04.2022
- Perform ultrasounds on various lower extremities, pelvic, and scrotum
- Performed OB ultrasounds, fetus measurements, fetus gender checks and fetal anatomy
- Accurately performed general abdomen, obstetrics, gynecology, transvaginal, small parts, carotid, arterial, and venous ultrasound examinations
- Watched including thyroid biopsy, breast localization, fine needle aspirations, paracentesis, and thoracentesis procedures performed
- Utilized M-mode, B-mode, Pulse, Color Doppler, and Real Time techniques when performing ultrasound examinations.
Sonographer
Quest Imaging: Adventist Health
Bakersfield, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Perform comprehensive ultrasound examinations, ensuring high-quality imaging for diagnostic purposes.
- Educated patients on procedures, alleviating concerns and enhancing overall experience during examinations.
- Assist Radiologist in Breast biopsies and Thyroid biopsies
Education
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer -
West Coast Ultrasound Institute
Ontario, CA01-2018
Certified Nurses Assistant -
Vena Health Institute
Bakersfield, CA01-2016
Skills
- Demonstrate knowledge of Obstetrical, Gynecological, Vascular, Abdominal and Small Parts Sonography, and Physics and Instrumentation
- Understanding of Anatomy/Physiology, Pathology, Medical Terminology, patient Care
- Able to prepare reports for the Radiologist to assist with patient diagnosis Can quickly learn new technologies
Certification
- BLS Certified
- HIPAA Certified
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- ARDMS - Abdomen and OBGYN
Timeline
Sonographer
Quest Imaging: Adventist Health
10.2025 - Current
Sonographer
RadNet
01.2024 - 02.2026
Travel Ultrasonographer
Aya Healthcare
10.2023 - 01.2024
Travel Ultrasonographer
FlexCare Medical Staffing
04.2022 - 10.2023
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Kern Radiology
10.2018 - 04.2022
Certified Nurses Assistant -
Vena Health Institute
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer -
West Coast Ultrasound Institute