Jessica Watson
Warrior,AL
Summary
Experienced Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with 24 years of expertise in collecting various medical imaging using numerous types of sonography. Driven to quickly share findings with ordering physicians resulting in prompt review of findings and treatment. Organized and precise when working on tight schedules to see patients and deliver accurate results.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Birmingham VA Medical Center
12.2006 - Current
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- 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.
- Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Independently performed ultrasounds including abdomen, OB/GYN, vascular, MSK, breast, small parts, portable exams and invasive procedures.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
St Vincent's Hospital
03.2001 - 12.2006
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures.
- Performed ultrasounds independently including abdomen, OB/GYN, vascular, breast, small parts, portable exams.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
03.2000 - 03.2001
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- 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.
- Performed ultrasounds independently including abdomen, OB/GYN, MFM OB, vascular, small parts, portable exams and invasive procedures
Diagnostic Radiographer and Sonographer
Cullman Regional Medical Center
09.1999 - 03.2000
- Followed departmental guidelines and protocols in scheduling and documentation of exams.
- Followed departmental guidelines and protocols and infection control policies in performing diagnostic radiology.
- Educated patients on exam and provided complete medical record to Radiologist.
- Performed quality control on equipment according to standard procedures.
- Produced high-quality images for accurate, reliable review and interpretation.
- Monitored and adjusted imaging equipment for optimal quality standards.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Performed diagnostic ultrasound exams
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Hanceville, AL12.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL05.1998
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Patient Relations
- Ultrasound Examination
- Reading Comprehension
- Breast Biopsies
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Image Collection
- Invasive Procedures
- Patient Confidentiality
Certification
- RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Timeline
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Birmingham VA Medical Center
12.2006 - Current
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
St Vincent's Hospital
03.2001 - 12.2006
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi
03.2000 - 03.2001
Diagnostic Radiographer and Sonographer
Cullman Regional Medical Center
09.1999 - 03.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Wallace State Community College
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