Za'Corry Patterson
Victorville,California
Summary
Developed skills in clinical healthcare environment, focusing on patient care and diagnostic imaging. Demonstrates proficiency in operating complex medical equipment and producing accurate diagnostic images. Looking to transition into new field with strong transferable skills and commitment to excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ultrasound Technician
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Perform complete range of fetal ultrasound imaging efficiently and effectively
- Image female reproductive system, abdomen, vascular, breast, male reproductive system, etc.
- Performed imaging during procedures such as central lines, biopsies, Thora/paracentesis, pleural effusion
- Maintain and sterilize ultrasound equipment
- Reduced wait times for results by efficiently completing exams within allotted timeframes without compromising quality of images obtained.
- Evaluate images during and after exam for quality and diagnostics
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Record imaging on paper and through computer programs for charting and patient purposes
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols while performing ultrasounds, minimizing risks to patients and staff alike.
- Provide images to physicians in charge
- Provide quality imaging during CODES or medical procedures
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
Extern
Broadway Radiology, Los Angeles
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Experience performing general ultrasound studies, including: abdominal, pelvic, OB, small parts, vascular, prostate, transvaginal
- Assisting sonographers with patient charting and paperwork
- Assisting sonographers in transferring images from machines to online patient charting systems
- Preparation and sterilization of examination rooms
- Ability to efficiently deliver high quality patient care
- Explain Diagnostic procedure to patients
- Increased student comprehension by implementing interactive and hands-on learning activities.
- Followed established departmental guidelines and safety procedures.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills by collaborating with all types of personalities in various situations.
- Evaluated student performance through formative and summative assessments, providing valuable feedback for improvement.
Extern
3D4D Mobile Ultrasound, San Bernardino
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Experience performing general ultrasound studies, including: abdominal, pelvic, OB, small parts, vascular, prostate, transvaginal
- Assisting sonographers with patient charting and paperwork
- Assisting sonographers in transferring images from machines to online patient charting systems
- Preparation and sterilization of examination rooms
- Ability to efficiently deliver high quality patient care
- Explain Diagnostic procedure to patients
- Assisted nursing team with answering phones and updating medical charts.
- Attended staff meetings, taking copious notes and brainstorming ideas to solve clinical issues.
- Optimized patient communication by promptly responding to inquiries and relaying important messages to medical staff.
- Improved patient flow by efficiently coordinating examination room assignments and preparing spaces for visits.
Education
Register Diagnostic Medical Sonography program - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
North West College
Los Angeles, CA05.2023
Bachelors of science - Exercise Physiology
CSU Chico
San Francisco, CA05.2019
Minor - Philosophy
CSU Chico
San Francisco, CA05.2019
Skills
- Management
- Patient scheduling/charting
- Thyroid, Abdomen, OB, pelvic, Transvaginal, Scrotum, Breast, Prostate, protocols
- Physical Therapy
- Ultrasound Equipment Maintenance
- Ultrasound physics
- Medical terminology
- Color duplex ultrasound machine
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Advanced anatomy knowledge
- Obstetrics and fetal development sonography
- Patient care
- Obstetric ultrasound
- HIPAA
- Basic life support
Certification
- RDMS OBGYN - 2025
- CPR/BLS Training - 2024
- Sonography Principles and Instrumentations Certification - 2021
- Olympic Weightlifting - 2019
- Personal training - 2018
Timeline
Ultrasound Technician
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Extern
Broadway Radiology, Los Angeles
01.2023 - 05.2023
Extern
3D4D Mobile Ultrasound, San Bernardino
11.2022 - 01.2023
Register Diagnostic Medical Sonography program - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
North West College
Bachelors of science - Exercise Physiology
CSU Chico
Minor - Philosophy
CSU Chico
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