Mara Delgado

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ARDMS-certified sonographer with 9 years of experience across abdominal, OB/GYN, and vascular imaging in high-volume hospital and outpatient settings. Consistently maintains image quality scores in the top 10% of department audits and holds dual credentials in Abdomen (AB) and Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB). Known for reducing patient wait times by 22% through optimized scan sequencing and workflow collaboration with radiologists.

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Lead Ultrasound TechnicianMar 2020 - Present

Sonora Regional Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

Supervised a team of 6 sonographers across two imaging suites, reducing scheduling errors by 34% after implementing a standardized patient-prep protocol
Performed an average of 28 diagnostic exams per shift across abdominal, pelvic, and first-trimester OB studies, maintaining a 97.4% diagnostic adequacy rate per quarterly radiologist review
Led department transition to GE LOGIQ E10 ultrasound systems, training all staff within 3 weeks and cutting repeat-scan requests by 18% in the first quarter post-rollout

Diagnostic Medical SonographerJun 2016 - Feb 2020

Desert Sun Imaging Associates, Scottsdale, AZ

Executed 6,000+ ultrasound exams annually across OB/GYN, abdominal, and small-parts specialties in a 4-physician outpatient clinic, achieving a patient satisfaction score of 4.8/5.0
Identified incidental findings in 11% of routine abdominal scans that led to confirmed diagnoses, earning two department commendations for clinical vigilance
Streamlined image archiving workflow in PACS, reducing radiologist retrieval time by an average of 8 minutes per case and cutting storage redundancy by 21%

Ultrasound Technician IAug 2014 - May 2016

Valley Mercy Hospital, Mesa, AZ

Completed 1,200+ supervised and independent exams during a structured 18-month clinical rotation covering abdominal, vascular, and neonatal head imaging
Maintained exam turnaround time 14% below the department average by coordinating directly with charge nurses on inpatient scheduling priorities
Contributed to a department-wide infection control initiative that achieved zero ultrasound-related HAI incidents across a 12-month reporting period

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ARDMS Certification — Abdomen (AB) & OB/GYN · GE LOGIQ E10 & Philips EPIQ 7 Operation · Vascular & Doppler Imaging · PACS/RIS Systems (Sectra, Fujifilm Synapse) · OB Biometry & Fetal Anomaly Screening · Small-Parts & Musculoskeletal Sonography · HL7/DICOM Image Standards · Infection Control & Transducer Reprocessing · CPR/BLS Certified (AHA, current)

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