Karine Kraczek
Rice Lake
Summary
Dedicated Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with expertise in imaging techniques and patient education. Skilled in optimizing image quality and collaborating with radiologists to ensure accurate diagnostics. Recognized for communication and detail orientation, fostering strong patient relationships and enhancing overall care experience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Marshfield Medical Center
08.2009 - Current
- Assisted in training new sonographers, sharing expertise in imaging techniques and best practices for patient care.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Optimized image quality through meticulous attention to detail and appropriate selection of transducers, settings, and display parameters.
- Collaborated with radiologists to provide accurate and timely diagnostic information for various medical conditions.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Lakeview Hospital
07.2010 - 05.2011
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Optimized image quality through meticulous attention to detail and appropriate selection of transducers, settings, and display parameters.
- Collaborated with radiologists to provide accurate and timely diagnostic information for various medical conditions.
Sales Associate
Shopko
08.2001 - 07.2009
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI08-2009
Skills
- Diagnostic imaging
- Patient education
- Image optimization
- Equipment operation
- Patient relationship management
- Detail orientation
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Patient confidentiality
- Equipment maintenance
- Evaluating patient history and prior imaging to ensure diagnostic accuracy
Certification
ARDMS Registries: RDMS(12/19/2009),AB (12/19/2009),BR (04/25/2015),OB/GYN (01/15/2011, RVT(02/08/2017),VT (02/08/2017)
Timeline
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Lakeview Hospital
07.2010 - 05.2011
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Marshfield Medical Center
08.2009 - Current
Sales Associate
Shopko
08.2001 - 07.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Chippewa Valley Technical College
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