Aimee Marchman
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Forsyth,GA
Summary
Motivated sonographer with 20-year background in healthcare. 18 of those years have primarily been in ultrasound. Successful in streamlining diagnostic imaging processes and cutting costs through improved resource utilization. Excellent communication skills, and interpersonal skills. Work very well both independently and as part of a team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff Sonographer
Monroe County Hospital
Forsyth, GA
11.2021 - Current
- Performed general, vascular, Ob/gyn, and breast ultrasounds.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Took patient medical history and answered preliminary questions regarding procedure.
- Positioned and readjusted patients to obtain optimal scan information.
- Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Collected images and recordings of blood movement, organ positioning, bodily masses and fluid accumulations.
Sonographer
Butts County Pregnancy Center
Jackson, GA
08.2019 - Current
- Conduct early OB ultrasounds to confirm and date patients pregnancy.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
Sonographer
Imaging On Site
Forsyth, GA
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Performed independant mobile imaging at various physicians practices. Performed general, vascular,ob/gyn, and echocardiography. Included set up and take down of mobile ultrasound equipment daily.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
Staff Sonographer
Atlanta Maternal Fetal Medicine
Atlanta, GA
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Performed high risk ob ultrasounds on at risk patients to include surveying for fetal anomalies, and fetal heart imaging.
- Conducted blood pressure, blood draws, and urinalysis on patients.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
Stadd Sonographer
Rocdale Medical Center
Conyers, GA
05.2000 - 05.2016
- Performed general, vascular, ob/gyn exams.
- Assisted Radiologist with biopsies and other medical prcedures.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
Education
Certificate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Grady Health System Professional Schools
Atlanta, GA 09.2003 - 09.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Griffin Technical School
Griffin, Ga 09.1998 - 09.2002
Skills
Sonography
Records management
Flexible and Adaptable
Good Telephone Etiquette
Written Communication
Organization and Time Management
Cultural Awareness
Excellent Communication
Equipment Maintenance
Patient education
Patient confidentiality
Timeline
Staff Sonographer
Monroe County Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Sonographer
Butts County Pregnancy Center
08.2019 - Current
Sonographer
Imaging On Site
06.2017 - 10.2018
Staff Sonographer
Atlanta Maternal Fetal Medicine
08.2016 - 05.2018
Certificate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Grady Health System Professional Schools
09.2003 - 09.2004
Stadd Sonographer
Rocdale Medical Center
05.2000 - 05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Griffin Technical School
09.1998 - 09.2002