Katelynn Berger
Tampa,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented ultrasound technologist offering several years of experience in stationary and mobile diagnostic imaging to healthcare organizations. Well-versed in all aspects of ultrasound technology, including taking high-quality diagnostic images, comforting patients and maintaining equipment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sonographer
BayCare Health System Inc.
New Port Richey, FL
06.2015 - Current
- Performed ultrasound scans of patients to diagnose and monitor medical conditions.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported any issues or malfunctions to management.
- Reviewed patient history prior to scanning in order to determine appropriate procedure.
- Assisted radiologists with procedures such as biopsies, FNAs, and vascular accesses.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed throughout all procedures.
- Utilized the latest imaging technology to capture diagnostic images for physicians' review.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals when needed.
- Evaluated images for clarity, accuracy, and completeness before forwarding them to the physician.
- Prepared reports summarizing sonographic findings for use in diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Provided patient education regarding sonography procedures prior to exams.
- Maintained a clean work environment by sterilizing equipment between uses.
- Operated Doppler systems in order to measure blood flow through vessels.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members when needed.
- Instructed patients on proper positioning for ultrasounds.
- Managed patient records, including histories and test results.
- Analyzed images for abnormalities or other signs of disease.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Set machine parameters and adjusted during exams.
- Made independent decisions about appropriate length and scope of examinations based on physician directives and findings during scans.
- Adjusted patient positions to obtain best sites and angles to obtain necessary information from each scan.
- Met with pregnant patients to carry out initial, 12-week, anatomy, growth and other required types of scans on developing embryos and fetuses.
- Used ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of internal structures, blood movements, bodily masses and target concerns such as fluid accumulations.
- Helped patients feel at ease and monitored behaviors throughout examinations to maintain safety and comfort.
Sonographer
Spring Hill hospital
Spring Hill, Florida
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Scheduled appointments according to departmental guidelines.
- Performed ultrasound scans of patients to diagnose and monitor medical conditions.
- Kept abreast of new developments in the field of sonography.
Education
Associate of Science - Sonography
Keiser University
New Port Richey, FL06-2013
Skills
- Ultrasound imaging
- Doppler ultrasound
- Patient positioning
- Image evaluation
- Medical documentation
- Breast care expertise
- Infertility treatment
- Fetal monitoring
- Obstetrical Care
Certification
- RDMS ABDOMEN
- RDMS OBGYN
- CPR
Timeline
Sonographer
BayCare Health System Inc.
06.2015 - Current
Sonographer
Spring Hill hospital
06.2013 - 06.2015
Associate of Science - Sonography
Keiser University