Amber Schumacher

Clinic formerly known as Summit Surgical Specialists and then Oregon Vascular and Vein

• Established protocols and data logs for IAC accreditation
• Perform pelvic congestion studies while guiding physician assistants to evaluate appropriate patients
• Perform full scope of vascular ultrasound exams as directed by the ordering providers
• Tailored duplex exams to evaluate pre- post-op vascular surgeries
• Recognizing critical pathology and alerting proper medical provider
• Managed patient schedules efficiently, optimizing workflow while minimizing wait times for examinations.

• Perform all vascular related exams, primarily venous insufficiency and lower extremity arterial.
• Manage outpatient schedule as well as occasional inpatients.
• Assist surgeon during venous ablation with studies
• Improved patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate care and explaining test results in easy-to-understand terms.

• Performed all vascular related exams inclusive of visceral, venous, arterial and physiologic tests as well as tcPo2
• Maintained direct communication with ordering physicians regarding preliminary results, and writing formal technologist interpretations
• Managed quality assurance programs of the vascular lab by comparing studies with secondary imaging modalities
• Responsible for onboarding new employees to specific protocols, reporting systems and scanning techniques
• Provided ultrasound guidance for vascular surgeons during sterile procedures
• Trained junior staff including OIT extern students in vascular imaging protocols and best practices for patient interaction and care delivery.

• Collaborated with fellow vascular technologists and referring vascular surgeons
• Responsible for patient’s welfare, recognizing medical emergencies during ultrasound exams and alerting appropriate medical staff while aiding in care
• Researched and created educational reports based on rare vascular diseases discovered in the lab of a major hospital
• Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.