Lorraine Getz, BS, RDMS, RVT
Virginia Beach,VA
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Ultrasound/PVL Tech
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
Suffolk, VA
01.2022 - Current
- Perform ultrasound examinations under the direction of a radiologist.
- Execute ultrasound imaging for diagnostic purposes.
- Assess ultrasound images to ensure optimal technical standards.
- Conduct non-invasive examinations of peripheral vascular systems.
- Enhance outpatient imaging by offering support services.
- Facilitate understanding for patients and families.
- Ensure customer satisfaction with services.
Clinical Coordinator
ECPI University
Newport News, VA
03.2014 - 01.2022
- Managed clinical experiences for students at affiliated locations.
- Coordinated clinical education and evaluated its effectiveness.
- Designed clinical scheduling frameworks.
- Guided students in exploring image analysis techniques.
- Conducted classroom and lab courses as scheduled.
Utlrasound Technologist
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare
Chesapeake, VA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Executed responsibilities independently over weekends.
- Utilized advanced ultrasound technology to assess fetal and reproductive health.
- Oversaw scheduling for both inpatient and outpatient services.
- Conducted ultrasound-guided procedures in collaboration with on-call radiologist.
Sonographer
Langley Air Force Base Hospital
Hampton, VA
02.2013 - 03.2014
- Collaborated with radiologists for timely and accurate reporting of findings, improving patient care.
- Mentored new sonographers and students, sharing expertise in scanning techniques and best practices.
- Demonstrated versatility in performing various types of ultrasounds including abdominal, obstetrical, vascular, breast, and small parts examinations.
- Provided patients with information on medical procedures.
Sonographer
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Portsmouth, VA
05.2012 - 02.2013
- Performed diagnostic imaging using ultrasound technology.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization of sonography equipment, ensuring patient safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to tailor sonographic examinations to individual patient needs.
Ultrasound Technologist
Prenatal Miracles
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2010 - 05.2012
- Utilized 3D and 4D technology to capture detailed fetal images.
- Elevated service quality.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction.
Sonographer
DePaul Medical Center
Norfolk, VA
03.2010 - 05.2012
- Analyzed sonographic data to support accurate diagnosis.
- Leveraged PACS for efficient image management.
- Supported healthcare team in delivering patient services.
- Supported interventional radiologists during ultrasound-guided procedures.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Health Administration
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2022
Associate Of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach05.2010
Skills
- Abdominal sonography
- OB/GYN sonography
- Pediatric sonography
- Vascular sonography
- PACS and DICOM systems
- Heartsaver CPR
- Patient safety
- Continuous learning mindset
- Image optimization techniques
- Quality control
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Timeline
Ultrasound/PVL Tech
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
01.2022 - Current
Utlrasound Technologist
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare
01.2017 - 01.2019
Clinical Coordinator
ECPI University
03.2014 - 01.2022
Sonographer
Langley Air Force Base Hospital
02.2013 - 03.2014
Sonographer
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
05.2012 - 02.2013
Ultrasound Technologist
Prenatal Miracles
06.2010 - 05.2012
Sonographer
DePaul Medical Center
03.2010 - 05.2012
Bachelor Of Science - Health Administration
Old Dominion University
Associate Of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Tidewater Community College