Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
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Athena Welsh

Tecumseh

Summary

Board certified songrapher with experience with exceptional patient care, diagnostic imaging protocols and optimization. Adequately coordinating abdominal, vascular, gynecological, and breast examinations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sonographer w Vasc Cert I

U Of M Health- Sparrow
Lansing
03.2026 - Current
  • Performed high-quality ultrasound examinations for diverse patient populations.
  • Collaborated with breast radiologists to interpret diagnostic mammograms and ultrasound images.
  • Performed breast needle core biopsies in a safe, accurate and diagnostic manner.

Sonographer

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
07.2024 - 02.2026
  • Provided exceptional patient care through an empathetic attitude, interpersonal skills and comprehensive knowledge about ultrasound examinations and protocols.
  • Demonstrated a collaborative attitude with coworkers and interpreting radiologists in order to provide optimal imaging for diagnostic purposes.
  • Proficiency in EMR/PACSA systems, safety procedures, and invasive procedures such as ultrasound guided biopsies.

Sonography Tutor/ Clinical Liaison

Mercy College of Health Sciences
01.2022 - 07.2024
  • Facilitated communication between clinical site, student, and clinical coordinators to ensure smooth transition from classroom to clinical experience.
  • Showed positive and encouraging attitude towards clinical sonography students during examinations.

Student Sonographer

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Performed ultrasound examinations under the supervision of a registered technician, managed ultrasound machines, and ensured quality assurance.
  • Collaborated and presented examinations to a radiologist for diagnostic use.
  • Asepsis, CPR and procedure experience.

Education

AAS - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Southeast Technical College

BBA - Professional Sales

University of Toledo

Skills

  • Ultrasound guided procedures
  • Patient assessment and care
  • EMR/PACS management including Cerner and EPIC
  • Quality assurance and use of GE, Philips, and Siemens machines
  • Clinical collaboration

References

  • Andrea Wessels ARDMS, RVT, 1 (515) 371-8539
  • Marissa Hinman ARDMS, RVT, (515) 227-8847
  • Kelly Kraska Mercy College DMS Program Director, (515) 491-8151

Certification

  • ARDMS- AB/OBGYN
  • RVT
  • ARDMS- BR
  • CPR/BLS

Timeline

Sonographer w Vasc Cert I

U Of M Health- Sparrow
03.2026 - Current

Sonographer

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
07.2024 - 02.2026

Student Sonographer

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
03.2024 - 06.2024

Sonography Tutor/ Clinical Liaison

Mercy College of Health Sciences
01.2022 - 07.2024

AAS - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Southeast Technical College

BBA - Professional Sales

University of Toledo
Athena Welsh