Mary Paramo

Adventist Health System

Delano

11.2016 - Current

Obtained written consent from patients to perform procedures and upheld HIPAA, legal, and facility standards in all actions.
Performed ultrasound exams on patients to diagnose medical conditions.
Explained image capturing process in entirety to patients and caregivers.
Provided oral, written and evidentiary summaries of scans to help physicians make accurate medical diagnoses.
Identified anatomical structures in the scanned images during examinations.
Positioned patients to most effectively orient ultrasound equipment.
Ensured safety protocols were followed during each procedure.
Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by ensuring all necessary supplies were available.
Met with pregnant patients to carry out initial, 12-week, anatomy, growth and other required types of scans on developing embryos and fetuses.
Operated ultrasound equipment to obtain high quality images of internal organs and tissues.
Reported findings from scans accurately to referring physicians or radiologists.
Generated summaries describing type and content of captured images.
Made independent decisions about appropriate length and scope of examinations based on physician directives and findings during scans.
Assisted physicians with interventional procedures such as biopsies and aspirations.
Provided support and comfort to patients throughout the duration of their exam.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.