Deborah Fetters, RDMS
Tampa,FL
Summary
Personable and professional registered sonographer leveraging exceptional technical and analytical skills. Dedicated to providing patients with comfortable and informative exam experience. Diligent and experienced in completing general scans on patients to support medical procedures and diagnostic approaches. Knowledgeable about HIPAA standards and other relevant regulations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Ultrasound Technologist
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Performed ultrasound exams on patients to diagnose medical conditions.
- GE Logic 10, 9 & 8
- Cerner, PACS
- Abdomen, Abdominal Doppler, Small parts, GYN, vascular, Paracentesis and Thoracentesis
Travel Ultrasound Technologist
Montrose Regional Hospital
Montrose, CO
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Contract general sonographer 4 days, 2:30p-12:00a with call
- August 14, 2023-November 17,2023
- GE Logic 10
- Meditech, Synapse & Statrad
- Travel company: Cross Country
- Abdomen, Small parts, OB/GYN, vascular, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis and Thyroid biopsy
Travel Ultrasound Technologist
CHI Saint Joseph Hospital
Lexington, Kentucky
3/27/23 - 07/14/23
- Contract general sonographer 8a-4:30p with call
- March 3, 2023 - July 14, 2023
- GE Logic E9
- Epiq hyperspace, PACS
- Travel company: Cross Country
- Abdomen, Small parts, OB/GYN, some vascular, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis and Thyroid biopsy
Travel Ultrasound Technologist
Sutter Health Lakeside
Lakeport, CA
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Contract general sonographer 9:00am-5:30pm with call
- November 14, 2022 - March 3, 2023
- GE Logic E9
- Epiq hyperspace, Visage & STATRAD
- Travel company: Cross Country
- Abdomen, Small parts, OB/GYN (1st, 2nd & 3rd trimester, BPP, Anatomy Scans & AFI) Breast, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis and Thyroid biopsy
Ultrasound Technologist
TGH Imaging (Tower Radiology)
Tampa, FL
05.2022 - 10.2022
- General sonographer, Abdomen, Breast, small parts, vascular and 1st trimester OB.
- Provided oral, written and evidentiary summaries of scans to help physicians make accurate medical diagnoses.
- Helped patients feel at ease and monitored behaviors throughout examinations to maintain safety and comfort.
- GE Logic 9, Toshiba, GE Logic E9
- Epic
Ultrasound Sonographer & IVF Coordinator
The Reproductive Medicine Group
Tampa, FL
09.2016 - 05.2022
- Positioned patients to most effectively orient ultrasound equipment.
- GYN, 1st trimester OB, Antral follicle counts, Daily monitoring for patients doing IVF stimulations and Frozen embryo transfers.
- Assisted physician during Saline Infusion Sonograms and hysterosalpingograms (HSG).
- Prescribed oral medication & instructed patient of use of medication and treatment.
- IVF Coordinator - Liaison to the fertility patient across their IVF cycle.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture using butterfly needles.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Ultrasonix and GE Voluson E10.
Ultrasound Technologist
Florida Hospital Carrollwood
Carrollwood, FL
03.2011 - 09.2016
- General sonographer, Abdomen, Vascular, 1st trimester OB, Limited 2nd & 3rd trimester OB, small parts, paracentesis, thoracentesis, thyroid biopsy, prostate biopsy and FNA.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
- Analyzed sonographic information and communicated findings to appropriate physicians.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- GE Logic 9
- Cerner and PACS
Ultrasound Technologist
Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel, FL
08.2013 - 10.2014
- General sonographer, Abdomen, Vascular, 1st trimester OB, Limited 2nd & 3rd trimester OB including BPP and small parts.
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Phillips IU22
- Cerner and PACS
Education
Associate of Science - Ultrasound
Central Florida Institute - Palm Harbor
Palm Harbor, FL12.2010
Skills
- Quality Control
- Patient Safety
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Computer Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Microsoft Office
- Critical Thinking
- Working Collaboratively
- People Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Reliable and Trustworthy
Additional Information
- References upon request
Timeline
Ultrasound Technologist
Moffitt Cancer Center
11.2023 - Current
Travel Ultrasound Technologist
Montrose Regional Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
Travel Ultrasound Technologist
Sutter Health Lakeside
11.2022 - 03.2023
Ultrasound Technologist
TGH Imaging (Tower Radiology)
05.2022 - 10.2022
Ultrasound Sonographer & IVF Coordinator
The Reproductive Medicine Group
09.2016 - 05.2022
Ultrasound Technologist
Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel
08.2013 - 10.2014
Ultrasound Technologist
Florida Hospital Carrollwood
03.2011 - 09.2016
Travel Ultrasound Technologist
CHI Saint Joseph Hospital
3/27/23 - 07/14/23
Associate of Science - Ultrasound
Central Florida Institute - Palm Harbor