Jennifer Vick
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Experienced sonographer serving the last 15 years as the Technical Director for an IAC accredited vascular lab in a fast paced private physician practice. Strong problem-solver with excellent time-management skills, driven to achieve the highest levels of client satisfaction through comprehensive patient care and physician support. Highly skilled in producing high quality diagnostic images, comforting patients and delivering clinical instruction to staff and students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Director
Borowicz Vascular Lab
Myrtle Beach, SC
06.2008 - present
- Carefully selected, developed and retained qualified staff, as well as trained new staff.
- Instituted and evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness.
- Served as liaison between management, clinical staff, referring physicians, staff physicians and the community.
- Improved work methods and procedures to achieve vascular lab objectives.
- Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of IAC regulations and changes.
- Maintained IAC accreditation and yearly audits for vascular lab.
- Provided thorough supervision for day-to-day operations of vascular lab.
- Diligently monitored Quality Assurance (QA) program to improve performance and maintain high standards of care.
- Revised policies and procedures in accordance with changes in local, state and federal laws and regulations and IAC standards.
- Worked in collaboration with vascular surgeons, surgical residents, sonographers and other healthcare team members.
- Positioned patients for optimal comfort before procedures.
- Operated ultrasound equipment to produce high quality images of internal organs, arteries and veins.
- Completed diagnostic quality ultrasound exams under the direction of the vascular surgeon.
- Verified type of procedure prior to exams using the HIPAA guidelines for two identifiers.
- Recorded patient histories and filed supporting clinical data and diagnosis.
- Exams performed include: Vascular
- Assisted vascular surgeon in venous closure, stab avulsion phelbectomy, Venaseal and Varithena procedures.
- Maintained technical competency through continuing education.
Staff Technologist
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
Myrtle Beach, SC
08.2004 - 05.2008
- Worked in collaboration with radiologists, physicians, sonographers and other healthcare team members.
- Positioned patients for optimal comfort before procedures.
- Operated ultrasound equipment to produce high quality images of internal organs.
- Completed diagnostic-quality ultrasound exams under the direction of the radiologists.
- Verified type of procedure prior to exams using the HIPAA guidelines for two identifiers.
- Recorded patient histories and filed supporting clinical data and diagnosis.
- Exams performed include: Abdominal, OB/GYN, Vascular and small parts.
- Maintained technical competency through continuing education.
Staff Radiologic Technologist
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
Myrtle Beach, SC
05.2003 - 07.2004
- Worked in collaboration with radiologists, physicians, radiologic technologists, and other healthcare team members.
- Performed radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing quality images for timely interpretation.
- Reset examination rooms between appointments by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Followed applicable policies, regulations, laws and guidelines relating to medical imaging procedures.
- Monitored radiation dose usage during exams utilizing appropriate techniques based on ALARA principles.
- Completed general administrative tasks to support radiology department.
- Utilized PACS system efficiently for archiving and retrieving studies electronically.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding patient care needs and concerns.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy before releasing them for interpretation by a radiologist or other healthcare provider.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Medical Imaging Records
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
Myrtle Beach, SC
08.1999 - 04.2003
- Retrieved requested files and delivered to appropriate personnel.
- Prepared outgoing packages for pickup by various delivery services.
- Answered questions about records or files.
- Updated daily logs for tracking file movements.
- Maintained and organized records filing systems for documents, correspondence, reports, and other materials.
- Ensured that all document management procedures were followed correctly.
- Maintained records of materials using logbooks or computers and generated computerized reports.
- Responded promptly to requests for information retrieval from internal customers.
- Pulled files for staff, management and third-party requests.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC08-2004
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC05-2003
Skills
- Patient-oriented
- Sound decision making
- Self training and development
- Critical thinking proficiency
- Quality assurance program implementation and management
- IAC reaccreditation and auditing
- Marketing
- Relationship and team building
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Staff Training
- Records Management
Sonography experience
- Vascular
- Abdominal
- OB/GYN
- Small parts
- Intraoperative/Invasive
- Sterile technique
- Ultrasound equipment used: Siemens: Acuson, Sequoia, S2000, Sonosite
- Physiologic Testing equipment used: Unetix
Certification
- RT(R) (ARRT) #373175
- RVT (ARDMS) #162943
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Technical Director
Borowicz Vascular Lab
06.2008 - present
Staff Technologist
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
08.2004 - 05.2008
Staff Radiologic Technologist
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
05.2003 - 07.2004
Medical Imaging Records
Grand Strand Medical Center HCA
08.1999 - 04.2003
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
- RT(R) (ARRT) #373175
- RVT (ARDMS) #162943
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