Lindsey Glazer
north chesterfield
Summary
Diagnostic Ultrasound Technologist with extensive experience at PDI Healthcare, skilled in diagnostic imaging and patient education. Proven track record in enhancing workflow efficiency and image quality, while fostering collaboration with healthcare teams. Committed to continuous improvement and maintaining high standards in patient care and equipment operation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Ultrasound Technologist
PDI Healthcare
Richmond, VA
09.2023 - Current
- Performed high-quality ultrasound imaging to assist in accurate patient diagnoses.
- Maintained ultrasound equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop patient care plans based on ultrasound findings.
- Educated patients on procedures, alleviating concerns and enhancing overall experience.
- Analyzed ultrasound results to identify abnormalities and communicated findings effectively to physicians.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and equipment usage, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Performed advanced ultrasound techniques such as Doppler imaging to provide comprehensive diagnostic information for physicians.
- Educated patients on examination processes, easing anxiety levels and fostering a positive experience.
Pharmacy Technician
VCU Health
Richmond, VA
03.2012 - 09.2023
- Managed medication distribution processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with pharmacy regulations.
- Trained and mentored new technicians on workflow procedures and safety protocols.
- Oversaw inventory management, implementing systems to track stock levels effectively.
- Facilitated communication between pharmacy staff and healthcare providers to optimize patient care.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Compounded medications according to precise formulations and established protocols.
- Maintained inventory levels of pharmaceutical ingredients and supplies to ensure continuous operations.
Ultrasound Technologist
Trinities Hospital
Hopewell, VA
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Implemented best practices for workflow efficiency, improving patient throughput without compromising quality.
- Contributed to quality assurance initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and continuous improvement efforts.
- Collaborated with radiologists to provide high-quality imaging services, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Enhanced image quality for accurate diagnoses with proper equipment calibration and settings adjustments.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Mentored student sonographers during clinical rotations, providing valuable guidance on advanced imaging techniques and patient care best practices.
- Streamlined workflow and reduced wait times by efficiently prioritizing patients based on urgency of examinations.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant accreditation and certification requirements, maintaining the highest standards for ultrasound department operations.
Ultrasound Technologist
Hirum Davis Medical Center
Petersburg, VA
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Stayed up-to-date with industry advancements through continued education opportunities, enhancing professional knowledge and skills in the field of diagnostic medical sonography.
- Managed inventory of supplies within the ultrasound department, ordering replacements when needed to avoid shortages or delays in service provision.
- Acquired imaging results and reported deficiencies to radiologist for rectification of concerns.
- Provided training support for new hires, sharing expertise on best practices in ultrasound technology usage and patient care principles.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Communicated differentials to interpreting physicians to consider possible causes of clinical findings before final diagnoses.
Education
Associates Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Sonography
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA05-2020
Associate of Science - Science
Richard Bland College
Petersburg, VA05-2004
Skills
- Diagnostic imaging
- Abdominal sonography
- Patient care
- Ultrasound equipment operation
- Vascular sonography
- Patient education
- Color doppler imaging
- Superficial structures imaging
- Cross-sectional anatomy
- Sonographic procedures
- Picture archiving and communication system
- Equipment maintenance
- Patient confidentiality
- Continuous wave doppler
Timeline
Ultrasound Technologist
PDI Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
Ultrasound Technologist
Trinities Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2023
Ultrasound Technologist
Hirum Davis Medical Center
08.2021 - 01.2023
Pharmacy Technician
VCU Health
03.2012 - 09.2023
Associates Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Sonography
ECPI University
Associate of Science - Science
Richard Bland College