Debbie Johnson
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Knowledgeable Mammography Technologist adept at completing Mammogram, DEXA and ABUS with speed and accuracy to handle heavy daily workloads in fast-paced environments. Highly organized and detail-oriented professional bringing 34 years of experience in the field. Focused on providing patients with high-quality and cost-effective care.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Mammographer
Ob-Gyn Associates
04.2005 - Current
- Perform quality control tests, ensuring consistent high standards for image acquisition and interpretation.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines while handling sensitive medical information.
- Assisted in training new staff members on mammography best practices, protocols, and equipment usage, ensuring a smooth onboarding process for newcomers.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to strict protocols for mammogram imaging and patient care.
- Prepare patient history sheets and schedules for the next day. Schedule patients for exams and call call backs. Send orders to other facilities. Obtain outside exams and reports.
- Complete yearly biopsy audit for RCI for our facility. monthly and yearly mama tech counts.
- Perform Mammograms, Dexa and ABUS exams. Constantly have the highest number exams done for the last 10 plus years.
- Order supplies for the department.
Mammographer
Iowa Radiology
01.2002 - 04.2005
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive breast health services for patients.
- Supported patients throughout their care journey, from scheduling appointments to following up on results and referrals as needed.
- Performed screening and diagnostic breast mammograms. Fluoroscopy and generals x-ray.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Assisted radiologist in performing special imaging procedures.
- Communicated test results to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Radiographer/Mammographer
St. Luke's Hospital
12.1991 - 12.2001
- Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently, ensuring prompt delivery of critical images for urgent diagnoses or treatment plans.
- Enhanced diagnostic capabilities for physicians through the timely delivery of high-quality radiographs.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Reduced patient wait times by streamlining the workflow and optimizing equipment usage.
- 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.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while reviewing patient medical histories and selecting appropriate examination techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted radiologist in performing special imaging procedures.
- Prepared and mixed contrast agents for enhanced imaging.
- Assisted radiologists with biopsy procedures, ensuring proper tissue samples were obtained.
- Mentored radiologic technology students and taught proper procedures.
Radiographer/Mammographer
UIHC
06.1991 - 12.1991
- Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently, ensuring prompt delivery of critical images for urgent diagnoses or treatment plans.
- 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.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
- Assisted radiologist in performing special imaging procedures.
- Prepared and mixed contrast agents for enhanced imaging.
- Performed diagnostic breast mammograms.
- Mentored radiologic technology students and taught proper procedures.
Education
RTR - RADIOGRAPHY
Mercy/St. Luke's School of Radiologic Technology
Cedar Rapids, IA06-1991
Skills
- PACS system
- ABUS
- Digital mammography
- DEXA
Timeline
Mammographer
Ob-Gyn Associates
04.2005 - Current
Mammographer
Iowa Radiology
01.2002 - 04.2005
Radiographer/Mammographer
St. Luke's Hospital
12.1991 - 12.2001
Radiographer/Mammographer
UIHC
06.1991 - 12.1991
RTR - RADIOGRAPHY
Mercy/St. Luke's School of Radiologic Technology
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