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Deborah K

Coshocton,Ohio

Summary

Detail-oriented and highly dedicated healthcare professional with solid background in conducting tests and assisting with procedures to help diagnose and treat diverse cardiovascular issues. Well-trained in GE equipment. Excellent bedside manner with keen observational skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Hardworking and reliable.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Echocardiography Technologist

Coshocton Regional Medical Center
Coshocton, Ohio
03.2002 - Current
  • Perform echocardiogram tests to detect irregularities in the heart structures.
  • Reported any abnormal findings from diagnostic tests to physicians for further evaluation or treatment planning.
  • Produce contrast-enhanced echocardiograms of heart and with help of diagnostic imaging equipment.
  • Compared measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to evaluate conditions and identify abnormalities.
  • Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.

Registered Vascular Technologist

Coshocton Regional Medical Center
Coshocton, Ohio
03.2002 - Current
  • Evaluated images to determine if additional studies are needed or if abnormalities exist.
  • Performed vascular ultrasound examinations of the arterial and venous systems to evaluate blood flow, identify blockages, or detect aneurysms.

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Ultrasound Technologist

Coshocton Regional Medical Center
Coshocton, Ohio
03.2002 - Current
  • Assisted physicians with interventional procedures such as biopsies and aspirations.
  • Provided patient instruction regarding the preparation for their exam.
  • Operated ultrasound equipment to obtain high quality images of internal organs and tissues.
  • Adjusted settings on equipment to optimize imaging results.
  • Identified anatomical structures in the scanned images during examinations.
  • Reviewed patient history prior to performing ultrasounds.
  • Adhered to ethical standards of practice while handling confidential patient information.
  • Provided support and comfort to patients throughout the duration of their exam.
  • Educated staff members on how to use new ultrasound machines effectively.
  • Generated summaries describing type and content of captured images.
  • Utilized transvaginal and transrectal scanners to detect particularly obscured abnormalities.
  • Helped patients feel at ease and monitored behaviors throughout examinations to maintain safety and comfort.
  • Adjusted patient positions to obtain best sites and angles to obtain necessary information from each scan.

Radiologic Technologist

Coshocton Regional Medical Center
Coshocton, OH
03.2002 - Current
  • Assisted physicians in performing interventional radiology procedures including biopsies, catheter placements and drainages.
  • Prepared sterile trays containing instruments necessary for special procedures like arthrograms.
  • Operated portable x-ray machines in order to capture images of patients at bedside or other locations inside the hospital premises.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Ultrasound

Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH
06-1998

Associate of Applied Science - Radiology

Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH
09-1991

High School Diploma -

Coshocton High School
Coshocton, OH
05-1988

Skills

  • Patient Positioning
  • Echocardiogram administration
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team building
  • CPR Certification
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Team Collaboration
  • Reliability
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Documentation
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Adaptability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Time management abilities
  • Effective Communication
  • Patient Safety

Accomplishments

  • In 2012 I was awarded Employee of the Year by the Rotary Club of Coshocton County.

Certification

  • I currently hold my certifications with ARDMS,CCI, and ARRT

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Echocardiography Technologist

Coshocton Regional Medical Center
03.2002 - Current

Registered Vascular Technologist

Coshocton Regional Medical Center
03.2002 - Current

Ultrasound Technologist

Coshocton Regional Medical Center
03.2002 - Current

Radiologic Technologist

Coshocton Regional Medical Center
03.2002 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Ultrasound

Central Ohio Technical College

Associate of Applied Science - Radiology

Central Ohio Technical College

High School Diploma -

Coshocton High School
  • I currently hold my certifications with ARDMS,CCI, and ARRT
Deborah K