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Deborah Stevens

Gunnison,CO

Summary

Dynamic Mammography Coordinator at Gunnison Valley Health with expertise in regulatory compliance and recordkeeping. Proven track record in enhancing operational workflows and achieving ACR accreditation. Skilled in screening and diagnostic mammography, while providing compassionate patient care. Adept at managing projects and ensuring timely completion of critical milestones.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mammography Coordinator

Gunnison Valley Health
01.2023 - Current
  • Entered data, generated MQSA/FDA reports, and maintained mammography tracking documents.
  • Perform screening and diagnostic mammography and affirm stereotactic biopsy.
  • Performs (ABUS) automated whole breast ultrasound and maintains all equipment records.
  • ACR accreditation and annual MQSA inspections.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation and records systems and updating records accurately as needed.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Managed ABUS project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.

Lead Mammography Technologist

Great Plains Regional Medical Center
11.2000 - 10.2020
  • Contributed to increased patient satisfaction by offering compassionate care throughout each interaction.
  • Perform screening, diagnostic and needle localization mammography.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of all procedures performed, maintaining meticulous records for quality control purposes.
  • Conducted thorough quality control checks on mammography equipment to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and ensure accurate image interpretation.
  • ACR accreditation, annual MQSA inspections.
  • Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
  • Assisted radiologist in performing special imaging procedures.
  • Provided comprehensive training to junior technologists, enhancing their skills and expertise within the field.
  • Served as a resource for patients, addressing concerns and providing education on preventative measures and early detection methods.

Radiologic/Mammography Technologist

Clinton Regional Hospital
01.1995 - 10.2000
  • Assisted radiologists with biopsy procedures, ensuring timely diagnoses and optimal patient care.
  • Performed quality control testing on mammography equipment, ensuring consistent functionality and image quality standards were met.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
  • Performed all radiologic examinations.
  • Performed screening and diagnostic mammograms.

Education

Associate of Science - Radiologic Science

Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Sayre, OK
08-1994

Skills

  • Recordkeeping
  • Regulatory compliance for MQSA
  • Screening and diagnostic mammography
  • Affirm stereotactic breast biopsy
  • ABUS
  • ACR accreditation
  • Bone densitometry

Certification

ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist since 1995.

ARRT Registered Mammographer since 1997.

Timeline

Mammography Coordinator

Gunnison Valley Health
01.2023 - Current

Lead Mammography Technologist

Great Plains Regional Medical Center
11.2000 - 10.2020

Radiologic/Mammography Technologist

Clinton Regional Hospital
01.1995 - 10.2000

Associate of Science - Radiologic Science

Southwestern Oklahoma State University