Christi Socia
Woodworth,LA
Summary
Successful Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with 21 years experience capturing sonograms by working one-on-one with patients. Highly skilled at using imaging equipment to collect important medical images through general and vascular sonograms. Professional, kind and gentle when performing sonography to reduce patients' nervousness and pain.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sonographer
Oakdale Community Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Performed comprehensive ultrasound examinations to assist in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with physicians to discuss imaging findings and recommend further diagnostic procedures.
- Maintained and calibrated ultrasound equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Educated patients on procedures, alleviating concerns and enhancing overall experience during examinations.
- Increased efficiency by managing patient schedules, prioritizing urgent cases, and maintaining a clean examination environment.
SONOGRAPHER
Rapides Regional Medical Center
05.2004 - 04.2021
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergence rooms, labor rooms and patients bedside.
Education
Certificate -
Institute of Ultrasound Diagnostics
Spanish Fort, Alabama10-2004
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, La05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA12-1996
Skills
- Perform and evaluate ultrasound examinations
- Patient confidentiality
- Perform general, vascular and breast ultrasounds
- Compassionate patient care
- Ultrasound-guided procedures
- PACS and DICOM systems
- Patient safety
Certification
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonogram, ARDMS
Registered Radiological Technologist, ARRT
Basic Life Support Certification, American Red Cross
Timeline
Sonographer
Oakdale Community Hospital
04.2021 - Current
SONOGRAPHER
Rapides Regional Medical Center
05.2004 - 04.2021
Certificate -
Institute of Ultrasound Diagnostics
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology
Northwestern State University
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Northwestern State University