Barbara K. Olson
Richfield,Minnesota
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and provide exceptional patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Ultrasound Supervisor/Technical Director Vascular
Veterans Affairs Health Care System
09.2014 - Current
- Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after confirmation of study and patient identification.
- Obtain essential information from patients, medical records and previous exams for clinical correlation.
- Monitors metrics to optimize workflow and services to veterans.
- Review and update schedule to ensure appropriate coverage for patient care.
- Implemented increased onsite staffing to improve timeliness of care.
- Advocate for staff to have platform for voicing suggestions and concerns.
- Collaborates with other supervisors and management to improve workflows and foster team approach to patient care.
- QA for IAC accredited Vascular Lab quarterly.
- Coordinate with Vascular Medical Director and Vascular Surgery to optimize protocols for improved patient care.
- Acting Supervisor for Breast Imaging Center, 18 months
- Evaluated and revised system processes to ensure compliance with FDA/MQSA requirements.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Veterans Affairs Health Care System
01.2002 - 09.2014
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine imaging needs and operated ultrasound equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Applied knowledge and skills to perform wide variety of ultrasound examinations for assistance in diagnosing patient conditions.
- Recruited, trained and mentored sonographers and students.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items.
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Veterans Affairs Health Care System
03.2001 - 01.2002
- 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.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Applied and positioned equipment to complete wide variety of imaging exams, including general x-ray, fluoroscopy and OR procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN06.2012
Certificate - Radiologic Technology
Veterans Affairs School of Radiologic Technology
Minneapolis, MN06.1998
Skills
- Registered Vascular Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RVT)
- Registered in Radiologic Technology, RT(R)
- Direct Patient Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Engagement
- Quality Assurance
- Employee training and mentoring
Timeline
Ultrasound Supervisor/Technical Director Vascular
Veterans Affairs Health Care System
09.2014 - Current
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Veterans Affairs Health Care System
01.2002 - 09.2014
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Veterans Affairs Health Care System
03.2001 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Business
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Certificate - Radiologic Technology
Veterans Affairs School of Radiologic Technology