Brandi Singler

I currently work as a multi-modality breast biopsy technologist that includes the following responsibilities:

• Counsels and consults with patients.
• Preparing patients for procedures.
• Interacts and shares relevant patient history with radiologist.
• Performing sterile technique while setting up biopsy trays and during procedures.
• Assisting radiologist with both mammography and ultrasound guided procedures.
• Documenting appropriate imaging before, during and after procedures.
• Assist in post biopsy care that include holding pressure, applying steri-stips and bandages, wrapping patients and communicating post biopsy care to patients.
• Completing all paperwork and computer documentation needed for radiologist to dictate the procedures.
• Completing both mammography and nuclear medicine QC.
• Maintaining required continuing education and training.

• I worked as a Mammographer and Sonographer with a special interest in breast imaging.
• I assisted radiologists with both ultrasound guided and stereotactic biopsies.
• I assist patients in both pre and post biopsy care including follow up
• I am knowledgeable of ACR and MQSA requirements keeping our department's accreditation current in mammography, breast ultrasound and breast biopsy making us a Breast Center of Excellence.
• In addition to breast care, I worked in a hospital setting where I performed general and vascular ultrasound exams and ultrasound guided special procedures.

• I worked part-time for Kaskaskia College as a Clinical Instructor
• This included visiting sonography students at their clinical sites to work with them on their scanning ability and help prepare for upcoming quizzes and tests.