Jessica Mazur RDMS, FE
Glendale Heights,IL
Summary
Skilled diagnostic medical sonographer with 20 years of experience in ultrasound imaging and management. Sound knowledge of ultrasound guided procedures, anatomy and diseases. Fosters dedicated commitment to client satisfaction, while demonstrating a high degree of motivation, good communication, multi-tasking skills, and strong work ethic. Leads by example. Works efficiently on teams and as an individual.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Sonographer- Maternal Fetal Medicine
Northwestern Medicine
01.2012 - Current
- Direct report to the director of the Maternal Fetal Medicine Department acting as a liaison between the sonography department and the director
- Performs ultrasound guided procedures including: amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, elective reductions, external cephalic versions, and hysterosonograms
- Performs a complete range of fetal and prenatal ultrasounds, including but not limited to: anatomic surveys and fetal echocardiograms
- Performs gynecological ultrasounds on adolescent to geriatric patients, also participating in the Northwestern Ovarian Cancer Early Detection and Prevention Program
- Helped develop and implement a new schedule template accommodating more patients while reducing over time
- Ensured high-quality images by maintaining and calibrating ultrasound equipment according to industry standards.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of new ultrasound equipment before purchase to ensure compatibility with existing systems and facility requirements.
- Responsible for onboarding and training new hires
- Presents abnormal case studies at grand rounds to an audience consisting of doctors, fellows and residents
- Featured on the Northwestern homepage after an excellent patient review
Lead Sonographer- Obstetrics and Gynecology
The Women's Group Of Northwestern
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Ability to multi-task working with more than 13 different providers on a weekly basis
- Was trusted to work independent of the radiologist exercising professional judgment in order to have exams read at an offsite location
- Adapted easily to schedule changes and effectively managed time to accommodate emergency patients
- Participated in weekly physician meeting to identify areas of improvement
- Worked with billing and insurance department to ensure image studies were coded properly
Lead Sonographer- Maternal Fetal Medicine
The Women's Center For Advanced Imaging
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Promoted to lead sonographer within one year
- Performed ultrasound guided procedures including: amniocentesis, hysterosonograms, and cryoablations
- Developed and implemented scanning protocols to streamline imaging studies and ensure cohesiveness
- Handled staff issues and patient complaints resolving them promptly and efficiently
- Identified and organized continuing medical education opportunites
Sonographer- Fertility and Reproductive Medicine
Karande And Associates
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Technical competency using a variety of specialized medical imaging equipment having the ability to use these technologies effectively
- Assisted physicians with multiple different surgical procedures
- Learned to explain technical terms in a clear and understandable way
- Maintained detailed medical records ensuring HIPPA compliance
- Coordinated with other medical staff to guarantee 100% satisfactory levels of patient care
Education
Certification Of Ultrasound - General, Vascular, OB/GYN, And Small Parts
Technical School of Medicine
Naperville, ILAssociate Degree - Science
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, ILSkills
- Responsible for training fellows, residents, medical students and on boarding all new hires
- Scanning protocol and schedule template development
- Excellent attention to detail in communicating findings to physicians and writing their preliminary reports
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Vast knowledge of multiple different ultrasound machines and their components
- PACS and DICOM Systems
- Critical thinking abilities
- Patient Education
- Customer service
- Team development
- HIPAA
Certification
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) and Fetal Echocardiography (FE)
- Nuchal Translucency credentialed (NTQR)
- Fetal Medicine Foundation licensed in Nuchal translucency, nasal bone, ductus venosus, and tricuspid flow (FMF)
- Perinatal Quality Foundation (CLEAR) certified Cervical Length Education and Review Program
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Lead Sonographer- Maternal Fetal Medicine
Northwestern Medicine
01.2012 - Current
Lead Sonographer- Obstetrics and Gynecology
The Women's Group Of Northwestern
01.2010 - 01.2012
Lead Sonographer- Maternal Fetal Medicine
The Women's Center For Advanced Imaging
01.2008 - 01.2010
Sonographer- Fertility and Reproductive Medicine
Karande And Associates
01.2004 - 01.2008
Certification Of Ultrasound - General, Vascular, OB/GYN, And Small Parts
Technical School of Medicine
Associate Degree - Science
College of DuPage