Jennifer Garvey
Anderson,IN
Summary
Proficient sonographer skilled at producing, evaluating, and compiling imagery for diagnostic purposes. Handles recordkeeping and organizational tasks to keep patient flow on-track. Calibrates and maintains equipment for consistent, accurate results. Detail-oriented sonographer trained in diagnostic sonography. Works efficiently to handle patient loads and complete thorough scans. Certified in Sonography with ARDMS in AB/OBGYN. Skilled team player with strong background in hectic environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basic assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sonographer
Ascension Saint Vincent Anderson
Anderson, IN
05.2023 - Current
- Performed ultrasound exams on patients to diagnose medical conditions.
- Maintained accurate patient records, including images and reports of scans.
- Provided patient instruction regarding the preparation for their exam.
- Adjusted settings on equipment to optimize imaging results.
- Identified anatomical structures in the scanned images during examinations.
- Adjusted patient positions to obtain best sites and angles to obtain necessary information from each scan.
- Helped patients feel at ease and monitored behaviors throughout examinations to maintain safety and comfort.
- Analyzed sonographic information and communicated findings to appropriate physicians.
- Developed relationships with referring physicians, vendors, and other staff members within the organization.
Sonographer
Community North OBGYN
Indianapolis, IN
12.2021 - Current
- Performed ultrasound scans of patients to diagnose and monitor medical conditions.
- Managed patient records, including histories and test results.
- Utilized the latest imaging technology to capture diagnostic images for physicians' review.
- Instructed patients on proper positioning for ultrasounds.
- Evaluated images for clarity, accuracy, and completeness before forwarding them to the physician.
- Maintained a clean work environment by sterilizing equipment between uses.
- Reviewed patient history prior to scanning in order to determine appropriate procedure.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals when needed.
Sonographer
Ascension Saint Vincent
Carmel, IN
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Summarized examination findings on report worksheets and communicated impressions to radiologists
- Supported Radiologists during procedures with high-quality ultrasonography
- Used Philips ultrasound equipment to check patients' extremities as well as areas such as thyroid and carotid arteries
- Scanned patients' abdominal aortas with Philips machine
- Expertly completed abdominal, pelvic, and peripheral ultrasound examinations
- Assisted radiologists with examinations and detailed scans
- Performed ultrasonic diagnostics procedures as directed by physicians
- Checked equipment regularly, configured settings, and corrected problems to consistently achieve accurate results
- Cleaned and checked sonographic equipment regularly to maintain devices in good working order
- Monitored patients through examinations to maintain safety and comfort
- Explained procedures to patients, applied gel, and managed positioning to obtain optimal images
- Adjusted equipment expertly during scans to obtain high-quality imagery.
Sonographer
Munson Hospital
Cadillac, MI
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Compiled complete set of images to adequately cover target areas and help show difference between healthy and pathological tissues
- Managed length and scope of each exam based on real-time findings and physician orders
- Used ultrasound equipment to produce and document imagery of internal organs, tissues, and motions
- Maintained and prepared stocks and supplies for regular examinations and special tests
- Explained procedures to patients, applied gel, and managed positioning to obtain optimal images
- Summarized examination findings on report worksheets and communicated impressions to radiologists
- Performed ultrasonic diagnostics procedures as directed by physicians
- Expertly completed abdominal, pelvic, and peripheral ultrasound examinations.
Education
ASSOCIATES IN DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY - ULTRASOUND
Ferris State University
05.2018
Skills
- Supply restocking
- Schedule coordination
- Diagnostic imaging
- Patient care
- Task prioritization
- Organization
- Verbal communication
- Motivation
- Problem-solving
Certification
- ARDMS (2019)
- BLS (2018)
Timeline
Sonographer
Ascension Saint Vincent Anderson
05.2023 - Current
Sonographer
Community North OBGYN
12.2021 - Current
Sonographer
Ascension Saint Vincent
05.2020 - 08.2021
Sonographer
Munson Hospital
06.2018 - 04.2020
ASSOCIATES IN DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY - ULTRASOUND
Ferris State University
- ARDMS (2019)
- BLS (2018)
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