Successful Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with 21 years of experience capturing sonograms by working one-on-one with patients. Highly skilled at using imaging equipment to collect important medical images through diagnostic and screening sonograms. Professional, kind and gentle when performing sonography to reduce patients' nervousness and pain. Experienced Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with 21 years of expertise in collecting various medical imaging using numerous types of sonography. Driven to quickly share findings with ordering physicians resulting in prompt review of findings and treatment. Organized and precise when working on tight schedules to see 3 patients per 30 min and deliver accurate results.
- Sonography
- Equipment Maintenance
- Records management
- Radiologic technology
- Written Communication
- Analytical skills
- Pacs, magview, cerner, patient tracking, outlook, excell, software proficiency
- Good listening skills
- Self-motivated professional
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient education
- RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Upland, CA, 05/2015 - Current
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, like contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals to reorder and restock.
- Operated Hologic, GE, phillips, Siemens equipment, calibrated settings and adjusted controls to obtain accurate scans.
- Conducted obstetric scans on patients at all stages of pregnancy, including active labor.
- Decided appropriate length and scope of scans by discussing needs with clinicians and monitoring findings during examinations.
- Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Positioned and readjusted patients to obtain optimal scan information.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
New Haven, IN, 01/2006 - 05/2015
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
- Collected images and recordings of internal body areas, including blood movement, organ positioning, bodily masses and fluid accumulations.
- Positioned and readjusted patients to obtain optimal scan information.
- Conducted obstetric scans on patients at all stages of pregnancy, including active labor.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
Angola, IN, 02/2000 - 03/2005
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
- Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures.
- Collected images and recordings of internal body areas, including blood movement, organ positioning, bodily masses and fluid accumulations.
- Positioned and readjusted patients to obtain optimal scan information.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
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School Attended
- Ultrasound Medical And Dental Institute, Inc
- John Dewey High School
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Degrees
- Associate of Applied Science
- High School Diploma
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