McKenna Dykstra
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Grandville
Summary
Successful Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with experience capturing sonograms by working one-on-one with patients. Highly skilled at using imaging equipment to collect important medical images through General, Obstetric and Gynecology, Breast, and Vascular sonograms. Professional, kind and gentle when performing sonography to reduce patients' nervousness. Registered in Abdomen and Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Ultrasonographer
Crossmed Health
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Captured images using mobile equipment in emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Operated ultrasound equipment to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
- Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Travel Ultrasonographer
Aya Healthcare
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- Obtained essential information from patients, medical records and previous exams for clinical correlation.
- Acquired imaging results and reported deficiencies to radiologist for rectification of concerns.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Spectrum Health Pennock Hospital
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Captured images using equipment in outpatient rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Spectrum Health United Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Captured images using equipment in outpatient rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
Education
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Baker College
Flint, MI12.2021
Skills
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Safety Protocols
- EMR Systems
- Operating Diagnostic Equipment
- HIPAA Procedures
- Fine Needle Aspirations
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- General Sonography
Registries
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Abdomen
Timeline
Travel Ultrasonographer
Crossmed Health
11.2023 - 01.2024
Travel Ultrasonographer
Aya Healthcare
12.2022 - 10.2023
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Spectrum Health Pennock Hospital
04.2022 - 12.2022
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Spectrum Health United Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Baker College
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