Kristina Ritter
Tinley Park,IL
Summary
Dedicated Ultrasound Professional with significant experience in diagnostic imaging. Expertise in operating ultrasound equipment, performing detailed examinations, and interpreting results efficiently. Reliable, results-driven, and skilled in patient care, image analysis, and equipment maintenance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Ultrasound Sonographer
Duly Health & Care
05.2017 - Current
- Educate patients on procedure details, provide instructions, and answer questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Review physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operate ultrasound equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Perform ultrasound scans and provide direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- Communicate differentials to interpreting physicians to consider possible causes of clinical findings before final diagnoses.
- Provide exceptional patient care by addressing concerns and answering questions related to the ultrasound process.
- Maintain patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations during all interactions and communications.
- Monitor and manage inventory and supply levels of supplies and contrast materials.
Ultrasound Sonographer
Silver Cross Hospital
07.2008 - Current
- Capture images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Communicate differentials to interpreting physicians to consider possible causes of clinical findings before final diagnoses.
- Observe and follow safety procedures to enforce universal precautions.
- Review work schedule with ultrasound coordinator to support workload coverage and assist with back-up coverage for unscheduled call outs.
- Collaborated with radiologists to optimize imaging protocols for better diagnostic outcomes.
- Aid in diagnosis of complex cases by consulting with physicians on abnormal findings observed during ultrasound examinations.
- Supported departmental goals by participating in quality assurance initiatives, such as image review sessions and protocol updates.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Ultrasound
Triton College
River Grove, IL05-2008
Skills
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Cross-sectional Diagnostic 2D and 3D imaging
- Vascular and reflux sonography
- Contrast agent imaging
- Neurosonography (TCD)
- Interventional procedures
Timeline
Ultrasound Sonographer
Duly Health & Care
05.2017 - Current
Ultrasound Sonographer
Silver Cross Hospital
07.2008 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Ultrasound
Triton College
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