Melissa Erin Jasso
Wyandotte
Summary
Experienced Mammography professional ready to contribute to diagnostic excellence. Expertise in advanced mammography techniques, patient care, and quality control. Strong collaborator focused on accurate results, adapting seamlessly to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable team player with commitment to patient safety and diagnostic accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mammographer
Regional Medical Imaging- Southgate
Southgate, Michigan
03.2022 - Current
- Operated advanced mammography equipment ensuring precise imaging quality.
- Assisted in training new staff members on mammography best practices, protocols, and equipment usage, ensuring a smooth onboarding process for newcomers.
- Collaborated with radiologists to interpret images and discuss findings effectively.
- Assisted radiologists with stereotactic breast biopsy procedures, ensuring proper tissue samples were obtained.
- Performed CESM exams; including starting IV's, injecting contrast, assisting during reactions, and removing IV's
- Performed the weekly/monthly QCs on all mammography machines
- Gathered information for the yearly State Inspections
- Report all equipment malfunctions
- Perform Xray and DEXA exams
Lead Radiographer
Henry Ford Health System
Wyandotte, Michigan
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Function as the person in charge in the absence of the Supervisor
- Prepares the daily schedules for tech assignments
- Reports equipment malfunctions
- Perform all normal Radiographer duties
- Assist in preparing the schedules for all shift in CT and Xray every six weeks
- Conducted quality assurance checks on equipment to maintain operational standards.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care strategies and outcomes.
Radiographer
U of M Northville Health Center
Northville, Michigan
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Provide diagnostic images in the fast paced Orthopedic setting using proper safety techniques
- Provide quality images using a C-Arm in the adjacent pain clinic
- Assist doctors and PA’s with Arthrograms using fluoroscopy
- Use of McKesson and Epic to assign and complete all paperwork
- Use of professional Pediatric knowledge and techniques from Mott, to provide images for Pediatric Orthopedic Physicians that rotate to Northville from the Hospital
- Handle the ordering and stocking of the Fluoroscopy medications and materials
- Work hand in hand with Management to provide and create guidelines referring to Pediatric care in the Radiology setting
- Report any and all issues with equipment to the appropriate people
Radiographer
U of M C.S.Mott Children’s Hospital
Ann Arbor, Michigan
06.2011 - 01.2017
- Provide diagnostic images in the pediatric setting through general imaging, portables, OR and GI/GU using proper pediatric techniques and tools.
- 6 years of Radiologic Pediatric Experience
- Perform quality imaging in the stressful setting of the ER/Trauma unit.
- Provide comfort, support and knowledge to patients parents in stressful situations where it is needed and called for.
- Complete all paperwork and computer data using RIS and McKesson for corresponding patient in a timely manner
- Trains new employees on the busy work flow of morning routines portables, and work flow from day to day on all other equipment
- Work hand in hand with the Radiologist and Doctors to obtain desired images
Radiographer
St. Mary Mercy Hospital
Livonia, Michigan
09.2008 - 12.2011
- Provide diagnostic images for Radiologist through general imaging, portables, OR and GI studies using proper safety techniques
- Assist in instructing clinical students in proper radiographic techniques
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Radiographer
Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn, Michigan08-2009
Skills
- PACS system proficiency
- Digital mammography
- CESM Mammography
- Quality control procedures
- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
- IV skills
Certification
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) September 2009
- Mammography Registered
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Mammographer
Regional Medical Imaging- Southgate
03.2022 - Current
Lead Radiographer
Henry Ford Health System
08.2019 - 11.2021
Radiographer
U of M Northville Health Center
01.2017 - 07.2019
Radiographer
U of M C.S.Mott Children’s Hospital
06.2011 - 01.2017
Radiographer
St. Mary Mercy Hospital
09.2008 - 12.2011
Associate in Applied Science - Radiographer
Henry Ford Community College
Clinical Experience
- RMI-Novi April 2022
- St. Mary Mercy Hospital August 2008-August 2009
- West Bloomfield Medical Center August 2007- August 2008