Karen Pekola
Memphis,NY
Summary
Dynamic Chief Technologist with extensive experience at St. Joseph's Imaging Associates, specializing in sonography and patient safety. Proven track record in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and mentoring staff. Skilled in quality control and effective communication, driving workflow efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and support.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Technologist, Sonographer, Mammographer
St. Joseph's Imaging Associates
Camillus, NY
11.1997 - Current
- Operated advanced ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality diagnostic images.
- Developed and implemented staffing schedules to optimize workforce efficiency.
- Accurately monitored inventory levels in order to accurately order supplies.
- Assisted with payroll processing, verifying hours worked and ensuring timely disbursement of wages.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and job requirements.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' medical histories prior to examinations.
- Reviewed and interpreted sonographic findings, providing critical insights for treatment decisions.
- Streamlined patient scheduling processes, enhancing workflow efficiency within the department.
- Enhanced patient comfort by ensuring a thorough explanation of sonographic procedures before beginning examinations.
- Streamlined workflow processes through effective organization of examination rooms, equipment setup, and efficient completion of documentation requirements.
- Positioned and readjusted patients to obtain optimal scan information.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
Radiographer
Crouse Hospital
Syracuse, NY
08.1995 - 11.1997
- Operated advanced imaging equipment to produce high-quality radiographic images.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Maintained compliance with safety protocols and radiation protection standards.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on imaging techniques and equipment usage.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiography
Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY08-1995
Skills
- Sonography, RVT, Mammography, CT, Radiography, Bone Density
- Experience in ACR Accreditation (general, vascular and breast ultrasound, mammography and CT)
- Payroll
- Radiology supply ordering
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Medical records, RIS and GE PACS
- Patient shielding techniques
- Quality control (Xray, Mammography, CT equipment)
- Doppler operation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Chief Technologist
- Patient safety
- HIPAA
- Patient confidentiality
- Radiation Safety
Certification
ARDMS (Abdomen, OB, Breast), RVT, ARRT, Radiography, Mammography, CT
Timeline
Chief Technologist, Sonographer, Mammographer
St. Joseph's Imaging Associates
11.1997 - Current
Radiographer
Crouse Hospital
08.1995 - 11.1997
Associate of Science - Radiography
Upstate Medical University