Katie brecht
Hutchinson,MN
Summary
Proactive Sonographer with extensive experience in abdominal, obstetrical, vascular, and small parts examinations. Skilled in providing compassionate patient care, managing patient schedules, and collaborating with radiologists for accurate diagnoses. Strong communication, critical thinking, and professionalism in assisting with invasive procedures and fostering a positive work environment. Reliable team member focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sonographer
Olivia Hospital and Clinics
08.2020 - Current
- Supported physicians in making informed diagnoses with thorough documentation of sonographic findings and relevant clinical information.
- Demonstrated versatility in performing various types of ultrasounds including abdominal, obstetrical, vascular, and small parts examinations.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing clear explanations of ultrasound procedures and addressing concerns.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, contributing to a positive and supportive environment.
Sonographer
Hutchinson Health Hospital
11.1995 - Current
- Conducted detailed abdominal, pelvic, obstetric, and vascular sonographic examinations to support accurate diagnoses.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Increased efficiency by managing patient schedules, prioritizing urgent cases, and maintaining a clean examination environment.
- Assisted in training new sonographers, sharing expertise in imaging techniques and best practices for patient care.
- Collaborated with radiologists to provide accurate and timely diagnostic information for various medical conditions.
- Provided exceptional patient care by adapting examination techniques to accommodate patients with special needs or unique circumstances.
- Fostered a positive work environment through open communication, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement within the diagnostic medical sonography profession.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lester Prairie High School
Lester PrairieRadiologic Technology - Radiologic Science
Rice Memorial School of Radiologic Technology
Willmar, MNAssociate of Applied Science - Radiologic Science/Technology
Willmar Community College/Ridgewater College
Willmar, MNSkills
- Strong communication skills
- Reliability
- Critical thinking abilities
- Teamwork orientation
- Professionalism and ethics
- RVT with proficiency in venous doppler, venous insufficiency, carotid and ABI exams
- RDMS~OB/GYN with obstetric ultrasound proficiency for every trimester of pregnancy, as well as pediatric and adult transabdominal and transvaginal pelvic ultrasound
- RDMS~Abdominal/Small Parts with proficiency in liver, gallbladder, renal, pancreas, aorta, ivc, spleen, thyroid, scrotal and appendix exams
- RDMS~Breast with proficiency in breast imaging, and assisting radiologist with biopsy and wire localization exams
- Assist radiologists and surgeons with invasive procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis, thyroid fine needle aspiration, venous ablation, prostate biopsy, breast biopsy, lymph node fine needle aspiration/core biopsy, and abscess drains
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). OB/GYN, ABD, Breast
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R)) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Timeline
Sonographer
Olivia Hospital and Clinics
08.2020 - Current
Sonographer
Hutchinson Health Hospital
11.1995 - Current
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). OB/GYN, ABD, Breast
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R)) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
High School Diploma -
Lester Prairie High School
Radiologic Technology - Radiologic Science
Rice Memorial School of Radiologic Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Science/Technology
Willmar Community College/Ridgewater College
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