Diane Scarnavack
Crownpoint,IN
Summary
Qualified Registered Vascular Sonographer excited to launch career in Vascular Ultrasound. Highly skilled in quickly building rapport with patients and easing anxieties about potential diagnoses and procedures. Well versed in beam-restrictive techniques, inventory management and workplace safety.
Talented RVS with more than 40 years of experience in multimodal and 3D diagnostic imaging. Highly skilled in producing cross-sectional images to help physicians diagnose, treat and manage wide range of illnesses.
Respectful RVS offering more than 40 years of experience and well versed in basic patient care, radiologic safety, and multimodal imaging. Adept at managing administrative functions like inventory control and patient records administration.
Seasoned RVS with success in building relationships with patients to produce highest quality images. Highly proficient in interpreting physicians' orders, determining appropriate imaging and maintaining comprehensive patient records. Offering 35-year background to growing organization.
Personable RVS with passion for public health and education and 35-year career background. Expert in Vascular Ultrasound with success in adopting new technologies and techniques to keep up with medical advancements.
Motivated RVS with 40-year background in healthcare. Successful in streamlining diagnostic imaging processes and cutting costs through improved resource utilization. Proven leader with proven history of developing highly competent teams.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Vascular Sonographer
Advanced Cardiac Imaging
Mokena , IL
01.1999 - Current
I am a healthcare professional with compassion for people. During my time at the University, I received multiple awards and multiple letters throughout the years from patients and hospital staff with positive feedback of my care for them. I always go over and beyond.
I am a person that enjoys Volunteering, feeding the homeless and working at multiple different shelters.
Registered Vascular Sonographer
University Of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago , IL
11.2001 - 07.2018
- 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.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
- Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs.
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
- Utilized variety of technical equipment, including stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers, to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
Education
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Thornton Community College
South Holland, IL05.1972
Skills
- Unit Administration
- Sonography
- Patient confidentiality
- Staff education
- Patient education
- Community outreach
- Equipment Maintenance
- Patient Advocacy
- Records management
- Compassion
- Organization and Time management
- Supervision
Accomplishments
- Trained 6 new vascular technologist employees.
- Researched and recommended new technologies and techniques to streamline existing workflow.
- Documented and resolved Injury issues which led to Change.
Certification
- Licensed Registered Vascular Sonography le - 2012 to present
- Vascular sonography License - 3/22
Timeline
Registered Vascular Sonographer
University Of Chicago Medical Center
11.2001 - 07.2018
Registered Vascular Sonographer
Advanced Cardiac Imaging
01.1999 - Current
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Thornton Community College