Courtney Hojan
Columbus,GA
Summary
An organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Clear communicator, approachable and nurturing system operator with acute awareness of person's comfort level and adaptability in unprecedented scenarios.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Sonographer
Comprehensive Women's Care Of Columbus
02.2017 - 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.
- Took patient medical history and answered preliminary questions regarding procedure.
- Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
- Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films, and chemicals.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Decided appropriate length and scope of scans by discussing needs with clinicians and monitoring findings during examinations.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Sonographer
St. Francis Emory Healthcare With OBGYN Associates
05.2008 - 01.2017
- 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.
- Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy.
- Took patient medical history and answered preliminary questions regarding procedure.
- Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
- Responded to patient emergencies with interventions such as CPR, first aid and defibrillation.
Lead Sonographer
HSHS St. Vincent Hospital
10.2004 - 04.2008
- 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.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films, and chemicals.
- Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Took patient medical history and answered preliminary questions regarding procedure.
- Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
- Decided appropriate length and scope of scans by discussing needs with clinicians and monitoring findings during examinations.
- Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures.
- Reviewed accreditation standards and evaluated compliance, identified challenges and proposed solutions.
- Complied and reviewed regulatory and contractual requirements and accreditation standards to enforce standard policies and procedures.
Interim Sonographer (Travel/locum Positions)
Aureus Medical Staffing, Club Staffing, Resources
06.1999 - 08.2002
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- 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.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Operated ultrasound equipment to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
- Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Took patient medical history and answered preliminary questions regarding procedure.
- Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
- Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures.
- Responded to patient emergencies with interventions such as CPR, first aid and defibrillation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health Sciences
Columbus State University
Columbus, GACertification of Accredited Sonography Program - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Florida Institute of Ultrasound
Pensacola, FL12.1995
Skills
- Equipment Orientations
- Preventive Maintenance
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Office Operations
- Staff Training
- Administrative Support
- Image Collection
- Coordinating Charts
- Monthly Inventory
- Records Management Systems
- Scheduling Medical Appointments
- Patient Health Information Access
- Answering Questions
- Group Management
- Patient Confidentiality
- Organizational Policies
Additional Information
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
Timeline
Lead Sonographer
Comprehensive Women's Care Of Columbus
02.2017 - Current
Sonographer
St. Francis Emory Healthcare With OBGYN Associates
05.2008 - 01.2017
Lead Sonographer
HSHS St. Vincent Hospital
10.2004 - 04.2008
Interim Sonographer (Travel/locum Positions)
Aureus Medical Staffing, Club Staffing, Resources
06.1999 - 08.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health Sciences
Columbus State University
Certification of Accredited Sonography Program - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Florida Institute of Ultrasound
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