Brenda Hamm
Casper,United States
Summary
Successful Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with 37 years of experience capturing sonograms by working one-on-one with patients. Highly skilled at using imaging equipment to collect important medical images through OB/GYN,ABD/SMALL Parts and BREAST sonograms. Professional, kind and gentle when performing sonography to reduce patients' nervousness and pain.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Outpatient Radiology
Casper, Wyoming
06.1991 - Current
- 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 take images following set parameters.
- Have covered ultrasound exams at the hospital with others from Outpatient Radiology for past 20 years.
Staff Ultrasonographer
Wyoming Medical Center
Casper, WY
05.1985 - 05.1991
- Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- Completed ultrasound exam and verified proper documentation in ultrasound reporting system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Did on-the-job training for 4 other technologists who later became registered sonographers
Ultrsonographer
Converse County Hospital
Douglas, Wyoming
10.1984 - 05.1985
- Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY05.1981
Skills
- Performing Ultrasounds
- Reviewing Patient Information
- Explaining Procedures to Patients
- Operating Diagnostic Equipment
- Image Collection
- Patient Information Collection
- Answering Questions
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Flow
- Calming Strategies
Affiliations
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
American Society of Radiologic Technologist
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
American Registry of Radiologic Technology
Certification
- RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- ARRT- American Registry of Radiologic Technology
- Current on Covid Vaccines
- Current BLS certification
- Current on Flu vaccine
Timeline
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Outpatient Radiology
06.1991 - Current
Staff Ultrasonographer
Wyoming Medical Center
05.1985 - 05.1991
Ultrsonographer
Converse County Hospital
10.1984 - 05.1985
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Laramie County Community College
- RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- ARRT- American Registry of Radiologic Technology
- Current on Covid Vaccines
- Current BLS certification
- Current on Flu vaccine
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