career profile

 

sonographer skilled in abdomen, ob/gyn, small parts, vascular, echocardiography, and assist with special procedures within a hospital setting working with with inpatients and outpatients. educational and experiential background as a sonographer including prepping patients, performing exams, operating and maintaining equipment, charting and documenting, interacting with radiologist and other health care professionals, and implementing knowledge of pacs. skillfully assess patient healthcare needs; implement care plans and maintain medical records. solidify strategic alliances and build consensus across multiple organizational levels.

education

 

aas degree in diagnostic medical sonography, 1/2007 c 5/2008

central florida institute, palm harbor, fl

 

diploma of proficiency phlebotomy, 10/2006

higher level medical institute, new port richey, fl

career history

 

sonographer, 7/2008 c present 

granville medical center, oxford, nc

         operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, and bodily masses such as fluid accumulations.

         perform clerical duties such as scheduling exams and special procedures, keeping records and archiving computerized images of abdomen, ob/gyn, small parts, vascular, and echocardiography.

         prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning them properly.

         process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.

         provide sonogram and summary of technical findings to radiologist for use in medical diagnosis.

         care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.

         observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, adjusting equipment as required.

         obtain accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.

-         record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.

-         select appropriate equipment settings; adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.

-         clean, check and maintain sonographic equipment.

-         coordinate work with physicians and other health care team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.

-         decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.

-         determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.

-         load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.

-         handle records that include patient information, sonographs and interpretations, files of correspondence, publications, and regulations, or quality assurance records such as pathology, biopsy, or post-operative reports.

-         maintain supplies, prepare supplies for special examinations, and order supplies.