Deirdre Firth

Performed general, small parts, OB/GYN, and vascular exams

• Educated patients on examination processes, easing anxiety levels and fostering a positive experience.
• Assisted physicians in interpreting ultrasound images, contributing to accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Acquired imaging results and reported deficiencies to radiologist for rectification of concerns.

• Breast Elastography
• Breast Ultrasounds

• Performed Breast, ABD, and GYN exams
• Assisted Radiologist with exams
• Improved patient comfort by explaining procedures clearly and addressing concerns promptly.

• Performed Abdominal, Small Parts, GYN and 1st Trimester OB, as well as Vascular
• Performed sonograms for Emergency Department, In-Patients and Out-Patients
• Reported directly to Ultrasound Supervisor
• Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols while performing ultrasounds, minimizing risks to patients and staff alike.
• Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
• Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.

• Performed general exams including Pediatric, OB/GYN, and Vascular studies
• Performed exams for Emergency Department patients, ICU, NICU, and portable Ultrasounds
• Reported directly to Department Manager and shift Supervisor
• Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
• Provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
• Communicated differentials to interpreting physicians to consider possible causes of clinical findings before final diagnoses.
• Observed and followed safety procedures to enforce universal precautions.

• Performed ABD, GYN, and Vascular Exams
• Collaborated with radiologists to interpret ultrasound images, aiding in swift delivery of diagnostic reports.
• Generated patient reports for physician review.
• Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
• Obtained essential information from patients, medical records and previous exams for clinical correlation.

• Performed Breast Sonography
• Assisted Radiologist/Breast Surgeon with Breast Biopsies and Fine Needle Aspirations
• Assisted the Radiologist with patient diagnosis and report
• Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
• Prepared supplies and paperwork to support physician for sterile procedures.

• Performed general ultrasonography exams along with specialized assessments of breast, obstetric and gynecological patients
• Assisted in preparation of exam reports for radiologist and doctor review, experienced surgery setting and viewed breast biopsy and hysterosonography procedures
• Evaluated employee performance by establishing, following and enforcing standards
• Instructed new employees on assessment protocols and facilitated equipment orientation
• Coordinated departmental patient flow
• Overseen and involved with new construction for satellite offices for future state of the art Radiological offices
• Reported directly to Operations Manager
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
• Improved customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous resolution of inquiries and complaints.

• Performed general ultrasonography exams on a varied population of patients with diverse needs
• Performed Small Parts, OB/GYN, and Vascular Exams
• Assisted Surgeon/Radiologist with Biopsies, Aspirations
• Collaborated with other medical professionals on the interpretation of exam results
• Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records
• Obtained essential information from patients, medical records and previous exams for clinical correlation.
• Worked on-call with a bi-weekly rotation

• Evaluated a diverse population of patients using various ultrasound diagnostic techniques
• Assisted radiologists during interpretation of assessments
• Performed General. Small Parts, OB/GYN exams