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Ger Amanda Cha

Elk Grove,CA

Summary

Experienced leader who has been with the Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento Imaging Department for the last 18 years, with the last 8 years being in a leadership role. Highly motivated and organized with excellent communication and presentation skills. Able to learn and apply tasks quickly and effectively. Have deep understanding of day-to-day operations within the Diagnostic Imaging Unit including workflow and finance aspects. Led the effort for departmental preparation and response for multiple regulatory bodies such as The Joint Commission and California Department of Public Health Inspections. Secured (and maintains) ACR Accreditation for the SMCS Ultrasound Lab in Vascular, OB/GYN, General and Pediatric modalities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

ULTRASOUND & PATIENT TRANSPORTER SUPERVISOR

Sutter Health
02.2015 - Current

● Oversees Ultrasound and Patient Transporter operations

● Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 525-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to 40 employees across 3 modalities

● Maintain and update protocols as it relates to daily operations

● Ensures departmental procedures and processes are periodically reviewed for potential to further improve services provided

● Develops routine, effective planning and communication monthly meetings for direct reports

● Implemented and trained staff to conduct DES Huddles

● Recruit and hire staff, recommending top candidates and helping with onboarding procedures.

● Complete employee evaluations each year and implemented necessary improvement plans

● Manage scheduling for multiple departments

● Maximize efficiency by periodically reviewing and implementing staffing to demand

● Adhere to compliance requirements and hold all team members to same standards

● Provided training and coaching to employees as needed

● Coordinated implementation of Transcranial Doppler Microbubble Studies to evaluate PFO; provided training as needed

● Wrote, implemented and managed all Ultrasound Standard Workflows

● Obtained and maintaining ACR Accreditation for the Ultrasound Lab in multiple specialties

● Regularly conduct quality assurance on tech Ultrasound Exams to ensure Imaging Excellence

● Plan and implement strategies to meet departmental financial targets


Songrapher II 07/2007 to 02/2015

Sutter Health, Sacramento, CA

● Specialties include Abdomen and OB/GYN, Neonatal, Pediatric, High Risk Maternity, Small Parts and Vascular Sonography

● Working between two hospitals, duties included performing diagnostic ultrasound imaging on neonatal, pediatric, adult, pregnant, and geriatric populations
● Partnered with Radiologists and Perinatologists to provide diagnostic exams for patients

● Coordinating with nursing units and ERD for patient examinations

● Orientation and training of new employees

● Preceptor for Ultrasound Students

● Other duties included ultrasound guidance in minor biopsy procedures, DNE and DNC procedures in the OR, Amniocentesis procedures with the Perinatologists, and various assistance in Surgery/OR

Education

Certification in Ultrasonography - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences
Richmond, CA
03.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
05.2003

Skills

● Effective Leadership
● Training and Mentoring

● Personnel Management
● Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
● Facility Inspection Preparation (CDPH and Joint Commission)
● Communication Skills
● Organizational Skills
● Employee Recruitment and Hiring

Timeline

ULTRASOUND & PATIENT TRANSPORTER SUPERVISOR

Sutter Health
02.2015 - Current

Certification in Ultrasonography - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University, Sacramento
Ger Amanda Cha