Marjorie Cortes, Senior Sonographer

Marjorie Cortes

Senior Sonographer

Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Center

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, radiologic technology
Experience
21 years, 7 Months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 7 Months

Senior Sonographer at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Center
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since August 2012

- Performs Complete Abdominal ultrasound procedures, small parts and various Doppler studies. Verifies patient name and procedure to be performed before scanning.
- Educates patient prior to scanning procedure, explaining the procedure and answering patient questions.
- Assists in any Ultrasound Guided Procedures. Practice proper aseptic techniques to prevent cross contamination. Anticipates any equipment and/or supply needed during the procedure.
- Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance and safety.
- Maintains and establish high standard scope of practice.
- Attends section staff meetings, workshops and/or seminars for continuing education to enhance professional growth and development.
- Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas.

Ultrasound Tech at Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Medical Group (HMG)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 2010 to February 2012

- Performs Complete Abdominal, Thyroid, Breast and Small Parts ultrasound procedures. Verifies patient name and procedure to be performed before scanning.
- Educates patient prior to scanning procedure, explaining the procedure and answering patient questions.
- Assists in any Ultrasound Guided Procedures. Practice proper aseptic techniques to prevent cross contamination. Anticipates any equipment and/or supply needed during the procedure.
- Performs general diagnostic radiographic works during night shifts.
- Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance and safety.
- Maintains and establish high standard scope of practice.
- Attends section staff meetings, workshops and/or seminars for continuing education to enhance professional growth and development.
- Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas.

Radiologic Technologist at  SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. (SUMCFI)
  • Philippines
  • April 2007 to November 2009

- Performs general diagnostic radiographic works, special procedures, fluoroscopy and theatrical works with high quality radiographs.
- Performs surface echocardiograms for diagnostic purpose. Orient and prepare patients on procedures, complete all paperwork pertaining scans performed and file test results.
- Assist cardiologist in pericardiocentesis procedures.
- Pre-scan patients for any abdominal procedures.
- Practice proper aseptic techniques to prevent cross contamination.
- Performs all CT-SCAN examinations as prescribed by the requesting physician and assists Radiologist in CT guided biopsy procedures.
- Selects and applies proper technical factors to attain good quality radiographs.
- Observes and applies radiation protection principles and procedures in accordance with the prescribed safety exposure standard.
- Maintain and established high standard scope of practice.
- Follow all policies and standard operating procedures implemented in the department.

Radiologic Technologist at  HOLY CHILD HOSPITAL
  • Philippines
  • November 2001 to October 2006

- Performs general diagnostic radiographic works, special procedures, fluoroscopy and theatrical works with high quality radiographs.
- Performs surface echocardiograms for diagnostic purpose. Orient and prepare patients on procedures, complete all paperwork pertaining scans performed and file test results.
- Assist cardiologist in pericardiocentesis procedures.
- Practice proper aseptic techniques to prevent cross contamination.
- Performs all CT-SCAN examinations as prescribed by the requesting physician and assists Radiologist in CT guided biopsy procedures.
- Performs mammographic examinations, ensuring patient’s safety and participate in patient’s feedback
- Selects and applies proper technical factors to attain good quality radiographs.
- Observes and applies radiation protection principles and procedures in accordance with the prescribed safety exposure standard.
- Maintain and established high standard scope of practice.
- Follow all policies and standard operating procedures implemented in the department.

Education

Bachelor's degree, radiologic technology
  • at Liceo de Cagayan University
  • March 2001

Specialties & Skills

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Beginner
Filipino
Expert

Memberships

Philippine Association of Radiologic Technologist, Inc.
  • member
  • July 2001