Lisa Burton
Temple,GA
Summary
Accomplished Mammographer with extensive experience at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, demonstrating expertise in mammography and biopsy assistance. Proficient in PACS, with a knack for patient education and comfort. Recognized for excellence in diagnostic imaging, including tomosynthesis, and a commitment to radiation safety. Skilled in both technical and interpersonal aspects of patient care. Compassionate Staff Mammographer with a knack for maintaining high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Skilled in digital mammography, patient positioning, and radiation safety, ensuring accurate diagnostics and patient care. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving, facilitating positive patient experiences and effective team collaboration.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mammographer
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta, GA
2002.04 - Current
Responsible for performing screening and diagnostic mammograms. Worked as a resource technologist. I worked independently on weekends. Proficient in the PACS and ECLIPSE systems.
Staff Mammographer
NORTHSIDE ATLANTA HOSPITAL
Atlanta, GA
2002.04 - 2023.09
Competently performs stereotactic procedures and quality control related to mammography, including required documentation. Perform all types of mammograms, including needle localization, lymph node injections, and ductograms. Understand and perform within the guidelines of all pertinent regulatory agencies (ACR/FDA).
. Prepared the quality control portion of the application for the Hospital of Excellence award.
. Communicates and educates the patient before, during, and after the exam to include post-instructions.
Staff Mammography Technologist
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Austell, GA
2001.02 - 2002.04
Responsible for screening and diagnostic mammograms, assisting physicians in performing ductograms and wire localizations.
Radiographer/Mammography Technologist
KAISER PERMANENTE
Atlanta, GA
1997.08 - 2002.04
Perform diagnostic X-rays, perform mammograms, check patients into the IDX system, and process paperwork.
Staff Mammographer
WELLSTAR KENNESSTONE HOSPITAL
Marietta, GA
1998.01 - 2001.02
Staff Mammographer
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
1997.08 - 1998.12
Education
Diploma Radiologic Technology - Radiologic Technology
Grady Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Atlanta, GA1997-07
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY1979-05
Skills
- Radiation safety
- Breast ultrasound
- Breast anatomy
- Biopsy assistance
- Mammography expertise
- Diagnostic imaging
- Digital mammography
- Patient positioning
- PACS proficiency
- Tomosynthesis imaging
Certification
Registered Radiologic/Mammographer Technologist. AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
Timeline
Mammographer
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
2002.04 - Current
Staff Mammographer
NORTHSIDE ATLANTA HOSPITAL
2002.04 - 2023.09
Staff Mammography Technologist
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
2001.02 - 2002.04
Staff Mammographer
WELLSTAR KENNESSTONE HOSPITAL
1998.01 - 2001.02
Radiographer/Mammography Technologist
KAISER PERMANENTE
1997.08 - 2002.04
Staff Mammographer
Grady Memorial Hospital
1997.08 - 1998.12
Diploma Radiologic Technology - Radiologic Technology
Grady Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
John Jay College of Criminal Justice