Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Marisa Gruter

Camarillo

Summary

Dedicated professional in diagnostic imaging with a focus on vascular ultrasound, equipped with strong analytical and teamwork skills. History of successfully managing competing priorities. Aspiring to contribute as a Cardiovascular Ultrasound Supervisor to foster a high standard of patient care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Vascular Sonographer

Community Memorial Health System
Ventura
08.2013 - Current
  • Performed ultrasound examinations of the upper and lower extremities to evaluate vascular abnormalities.
  • Performed ultrasound examinations to evaluate vessels for open heart surgery.
  • Provided detailed images of blood vessels and their structures for diagnosis by physicians.
  • Assisted in obtaining accurate measurements of arterial and venous systems.
  • Conducted duplex scans to detect blockages or narrowing in the veins or arteries.
  • Performed Doppler ultrasounds on the carotid artery to measure blood flow velocity.
  • Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
  • Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
  • Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
  • Performed ultrasounds to diagnose heart conditions and vascular problems.
  • Collaborated closely with radiologists on cases requiring advanced imaging modalities.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara
05.2009 - 01.2012
  • Performed abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological, and vascular (cerebral and peripheral, upper/lower arterial/venous) ultrasound examinations utilizing two-dimensional and Doppler technologies.
  • Breast core biopsy, cyst aspiration, and needle localization.
  • Thyroid biopsy.
  • Therapeutic paracentesis and thoracentesis.
  • Neonatal
  • Pyloric stenosis.
  • Appendix
  • Administered emergency interventions for distressed patients, including first aid, CPR and intubation.
  • Strictly followed infection control guidelines while performing duties.
  • Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
  • Collaborated with radiologists, physicians and other healthcare professionals in order to provide quality care services.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer /Cardiac Sonographer

Holy Rosary Hospital
Miles City
12.2007 - 04.2009
  • Performed echocardiograms and Doppler studies on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.
  • Treadmill Stress Test
  • Identified any abnormal findings from sonography studies.
  • Performed abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological and vascular ultrasound examinations utilizing two-dimensional and Doppler technologies.
  • Breast biopsy, cyst aspiration, needle localization.
  • Thyroid biopsy.
  • Prostate biopsy.
  • Paracentesis
  • Thoracentesis
  • Appendix

Education

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Maric Collage
North Hollywood, CA
11-2007

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Maric College
North Hollywood, CA
10-2006

Skills

  • Doppler ultrasound
  • Duplex scanning
  • Patient assessment
  • Attention to detail
  • Vascular sonography
  • Ultrasound-guided procedures
  • Abdominal sonography expertise
  • CPR/AED

Timeline

Vascular Sonographer

Community Memorial Health System
08.2013 - Current

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Cottage Hospital
05.2009 - 01.2012

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer /Cardiac Sonographer

Holy Rosary Hospital
12.2007 - 04.2009

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Maric Collage

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Maric College
Marisa Gruter