Laurie Geiger
Fenton,Michigan
Summary
Highly accomplished Multi-specialty ARDMS registered sonographer with a proven track record of excellence in clinical instruction, patient care, professionalism, and image quality. Possesses extensive clinical experience operating various ultrasound machines and Electronic Medical Record/Picture Archiving and Communication System (EMR/PACS) systems. Motivated towards personal and professional growth, dedicated to achieving excellence, and aspiring to take on leadership roles in both the field of Sonography and Sonography Education. A results-oriented professional driven by a passion for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the advancement of musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Sonographer
HENRY FORD HEALTH
01.2007 - Current
- Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams and procedures under the guidance and direction of Musculoskeletal Radiology staff physicians
- Exams include Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Knee, Ankle, Hip, Foot and Hand.
Musculoskeletal Concentration Coordinator
HENRY FORD HEALTH
01.2019 - Current
- Wrote the curriculum for the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Concentration
- Applied for Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Accreditation to: Joint Review Committee on Education
- Educating students in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Grading tests and documenting progress
- Mentoring students in submitting poster boards to RSNA and other organizations.
Musculoskeletal Clinical Instructor
Henry Ford Hospital
08.2009 - Current
- Responsible for providing an introduction to musculoskeletal scanning protocols of the extremities
- To clearly indicate patient and probe positioning
- To demonstrate the physical principals for proper grayscale.
Staff Sonographer
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Musculosketal Department.
- Enhanced patient comfort by utilizing effective communication and efficient scanning techniques.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy by performing high-quality ultrasound examinations.
Administrative Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Performed a complete range of secretarial and office duties for the Radiology Department and the Cancer Center.
Patient Management Clerical Associate
HURON VALLEY HOSPITAL
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Processed admittance procedures for patients within the Emergency Department
- Worked with Managed Care Insurance Programs, capturing referrals and authorizations.
Financial Intern
HURLEY MEDICAL CENTER
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Under the guidance and direction of the Financial Staff, responsible for Splitting Blue Cross remittance letters, Medicaid Reimbursements, Wellness Plan-Physician Capitation.
Education
B.S. - Health Care Administration
HENRY FORD HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
Detroit, Michigan12.2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Health Care Administration
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, Michigan12.2001
Minor in Communication -
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, Michigan12.2001
Skills
Leadership
Education
Clinical and Academic Instructor
Curriculum Development
Problem Solving
Professionalism
Supervising Students
Patient Care
Compassion/Empathy
Communication
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Patient Safety
Certification
ARDMS: 126650
Abdomen, 2009-01-01
Ob & Gyn, 2008-01-01
Musculoskeletal, 2013-01-01
Affiliations
- AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management.
- ARDMS: Vice Chair of the Musculoskeletal Sonographer (MSKS) Examination Assessment Committee Volunteer, writes and reviews content for the MSK Boards.
- AIUM: The American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine.
- ACHE: The American College of Healthcare Executives.
Pier Review Journal Articles
- JSES-D-21-00776, The elasticity of the scalene muscles in the college baseball pitchers using ultrasound shearwave elastrography, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
- JSES-D-20-01066, Assessment of ulnar the collateral ligament of elbow joint using ultrasonic shear wave elastrography, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
- JSES-D-21-01144, Evaluation of hypervascularity in synovitis of the shoulder using ultrasound: Comparison of preoperative ultrasound findings and intraoperative arthroscopic findings, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Timeline
Musculoskeletal Concentration Coordinator
HENRY FORD HEALTH
01.2019 - Current
Staff Sonographer
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2012 - 06.2012
Musculoskeletal Clinical Instructor
Henry Ford Hospital
08.2009 - Current
Staff Sonographer
HENRY FORD HEALTH
01.2007 - Current
Administrative Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2001 - 01.2006
Patient Management Clerical Associate
HURON VALLEY HOSPITAL
01.2000 - 01.2001
Financial Intern
HURLEY MEDICAL CENTER
01.1999 - 01.2000
B.S. - Health Care Administration
HENRY FORD HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Health Care Administration
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Minor in Communication -
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN