Christina Everett
Lancaster,OH
Summary
Dynamic sonographer with extensive experience at OhioHealth Westerville Medical Campus, recognized for enhancing patient care through compassionate communication and advanced ultrasound techniques. Proven ability to mentor staff and streamline processes, achieving reduced wait times and improved diagnostic accuracy. Proficient in vascular and general ultrasound and committed to continuous learning in the field.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sonographer
OhioHealth Westerville Medical Campus
02.2005 - Current
- Mentored new sonographers, sharing best practices and industry knowledge to foster professional growth.
- Reduced wait times for patients by effectively prioritizing urgent cases and conducting efficient examinations.
- Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Performed all general ultrasounds including, abdomen, pelvic, thyroid, thyroid FNA, testicle, breast and breast biopsy under the supervision of a Radiologist in both outpatient and ER settings.
- Performed both General and Breast accreditation for the department for multiple years.
Vascular Sonographer
Vascular Services
09.2001 - 02.2005
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing diagnostic vascular ultrasound examinations.
- Maintained strict adherence to accreditation standards, ensuring consistent high-quality diagnostic services.
- Expanded professional network through active membership in relevant industry associations and attendance at regional seminars, workshops, and conferences focused on vascular sonography best practices.
- Assisted physicians in diagnosing vascular conditions through comprehensive sonographic evaluations.
- Streamlined scheduling processes by coordinating appointments and managing daily workload efficiently.
- Improved patient outcomes with accurate interpretation of ultrasound findings for physician review.
- Optimized imaging quality by maintaining and calibrating state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to maintain current certification status and stay updated on industry trends and advancements in technology relevant to the field of vascular sonography.
Sonographer, Vascular Sonographer
St Ann's Hospital
09.1997 - 08.2001
- Mentored new sonographers, sharing expertise in scanning techniques and best practices.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing clear explanations of ultrasound procedures and addressing concerns.
- Reduced appointment wait times by optimizing scheduling processes and efficiently managing daily workload.
- Increased diagnostic accuracy with meticulous attention to detail in capturing high-quality images.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Performed Accreditation of the Vascular Department.
- Performed Carotid Doppler, venous duplex and Arterial Doppler under the general supervision of a Vascular Surgeon.
Sonographer
Upper Valley Medical Center
08.1996 - 08.1997
- Collaborated with radiologists for timely and accurate reporting of findings, improving patient care.
- Supported physicians in making informed diagnoses with thorough documentation of sonographic findings and relevant clinical information.
- Demonstrated versatility in performing various types of ultrasounds including abdominal, obstetrical, vascular, musculoskeletal, and small parts examinations.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Performed all general ultrasound procedures while training to become a Vascular Sonographer.
- Maintained department schedules.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark08.1996
Skills
- Compassionate patient care
- Ultrasound-guided procedures
- PACS, EPIC and DICOM systems
- Patient safety
- HIPAA
- Professionalism and ethics
- Color doppler imaging
- Continuous learning mindset
- Basic life support certification
- Staff training
- Vascular ultrasound proficiency
- Abdominal sonography expertise
- Patient confidentiality
- Health education
- Patient education
- Advanced sonography techniques
- Radiation safety awareness
- Small parts sonography
- Breast sonography proficiency
- Obstetric and gynecologic sonography
- Patient positioning techniques
- Spectral doppler interpretation
Certification
RVT, 1997
RDMS, Abdomen, Pelvic, OB, Small parts, 1996
Registered with ARDMS
Timeline
Sonographer
OhioHealth Westerville Medical Campus
02.2005 - Current
Vascular Sonographer
Vascular Services
09.2001 - 02.2005
Sonographer, Vascular Sonographer
St Ann's Hospital
09.1997 - 08.2001
Sonographer
Upper Valley Medical Center
08.1996 - 08.1997
Associate Of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Central Ohio Technical College
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