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Avery Cates

@averycates

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Diagnostic medical sonographer passionate about patient care and high-quality abdominal, OB/GYN, and vascular imaging.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a sonography role where I can deliver compassionate patient care, produce high-quality abdominal/OB-GYN/vascular imaging, and grow within internal medicine, women’s health, and emergency medicine teams.

I am a caring, compassionate diagnostic medical sonographer (ARDMS AB, OBGYN) dedicated to patient support and high-quality imaging. At UNC-Johnston, I provide patient care, acquire abdominal, gynecological, obstetrical, and vascular images, and write reports about examinations performed using EPIC and Sectra.

Before sonography, I built a strong clinical foundation through patient care roles across imaging and inpatient settings, including CT patient care support at UNC-Rex and health unit coordination at UNC–Chapel Hill. I’m especially interested in internal medicine, women’s health, and emergency medicine, and I bring both medical records experience and hands-on patient assistance from my CNA background.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sonographer

Current

UNC-Johnston

May 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Provides patient care and support while acquiring abdominal, gynecological, obstetrical, and vascular imaging. Writes examination reports and uses EPIC and Sectra software.

Patient Care Abdominal Imaging Gynecological Imaging Obstetrical Imaging Report Writing Epic

Patient Care Assistant (CT)

UNC-Rex

Oct 2024 - May 2025 (7 months)

Supports CT scan workflow by safely transporting patients and providing patient care. Performs point of care renal function testing and helps stock, organize, and keep CT rooms clean.

Patient Transportation Patient Care Point Of Care Renal Function Testing CT Room Organization Safety Clean Safety

Health Unit Coordinator (7 NSH)

UNC-Chapel Hill

Mar 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years 7 months)

Coordinates health unit operations by responding to call bells and assisting RNs/NAs as needed. Handles medical records and supports admissions and discharges, including assisting the charge nurse with daily tasks.

Patient Support Call Bell Response RN NA Assistance Medical Records Admissions And Discharges Charge Nurse Support Office Coordination Admissions And Discharge

Patient Coordinator

Azalea Skin Treatment Center

Jan 2020 - Mar 2022 (2 years 2 months)

Serves as a patient coordinator handling phone calls, scheduling, and medical records. Manages insurance verification, prior authorization, and patient referrals.

Phone Intake Scheduling Medical Records Insurance Verification Prior Authorizations Patient Referrals