Lauren Collins

Patient-focused, Ultrasound Technician, equipped with administrative and customer service expertise. Helps keep healthcare services proceeding smoothly. Talented in finding balanced solutions and resolving conflicts with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Performed ultrasound exams on patients throughout hospital

Extensive experience scanning 

Experience leveraging strong communication and interpersonal skills to greet and calm patients, explain procedures, acquire medical histories and ensure positive patient experiences

Assisted physicians with interventional procedures such as biopsies and aspirations.

Maintained accurate patient records, including images and reports of scans.

Provided patient instruction regarding the preparation for their exam.

Operated ultrasound equipment to obtain high quality images of internal organs and tissues.

Adjusted settings on equipment to optimize imaging results.

Identified anatomical structures in the scanned images during examinations.

Ensured safety protocols were followed during each procedure.

Reviewed patient history prior to performing ultrasounds.

Reported findings from scans accurately to referring physicians or radiologists.

Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by ensuring all necessary supplies were available.

Consulted with other health care professionals about patient care plans and treatment options.

Educated staff members on how to use new ultrasound machines effectively.

Developed relationships with referring physicians, vendors, and other staff members within the organization.

Performed routine maintenance of ultrasound machines and reported major malfunctions to coordinate repairs.

Developed and implemented patient care policies and procedures.

Created strategies for improving customer service standards in the facility.

• Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Abdomen
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification