Chelsie Erway
Atwood
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with 15+ years of experience in hospital, clinic, and contract settings. Proven ability to build and grow ultrasound programs from the ground up, update imaging equipment, and deliver high-quality patient care. Experienced in abdominal, OB/GYN, cardiac/vascular, and small parts ultrasound, with a reputation for strong teamwork, leadership, and reliability.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Sonographer
Cheyenne County Hospital
01.2020 - Current
- - Serve as lead Sonographer and primary contact for ultrasound services.
- - Assisted in upgrading and implementing new ultrasound equipment.
- - Provide high-quality diagnostic studies across multiple specialties.
- - Support interdepartmental communication and workflow improvements.
Contract Sonographer
Rural Health Ventures
01.2020 - Current
- - Provide traveling ultrasound coverage across two rural hospitals.
- - Key role in updating ultrasound machines and improving image quality.
- - Deliver reliable, flexible coverage for patient volume and staff shortages.
Sonographer
Logan County Health Center
01.2016 - 01.2020
- - Established the hospital's first in-house ultrasound program.
- - Developed protocols and workflow with providers.
- - Performed abdominal, OB/GYN, cardiac, vascular, and small-parts exams.
Travel Sonographer
Great Plains Health
01.2015 - 01.2016
- - Completed travel contract providing comprehensive imaging services.
- - Received strong feedback and was asked to extend contract.
Sonographer / Student Tech
Via Christi
01.2010 - 01.2015
- - Hired as student tech and transitioned to full-time role.
- - Performed general, OB/GYN, cardiac, small part, vascular, and ER imaging in a high-volume center.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
McPherson College
McPherson, KS05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Newman University
Wichita, KS05-2012
Skills
- - Abdominal, OB/GYN, Cardiac/Vascular & small parts Sonography
- - Patient-Centered Care
- - Equipment Upgrades & Optimization
- - Protocol Development & Workflow Improvement
- - Rural & Critical Access Experience
- - Communication & Collaboration
- - Independent Problem-Solving
- -Teaching and mentoring
Certification
- - ARDMS
- - RVT
- - SDMS
- - BLS/CPR
Timeline
Lead Sonographer
Cheyenne County Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Contract Sonographer
Rural Health Ventures
01.2020 - Current
Sonographer
Logan County Health Center
01.2016 - 01.2020
Travel Sonographer
Great Plains Health
01.2015 - 01.2016
Sonographer / Student Tech
Via Christi
01.2010 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
McPherson College
Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Newman University