Monica Parker
Memphis,TN
Summary
Skilled Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with more than 20 years of hands-on experience. Expert in providing basic patient care when performing a wide range of diagnostic imaging procedures and producing high-quality images. Adept at managing equipment maintenance schedules, inventory and patient workflow.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Sonographer
The Urology Group P.C
Memphis, TN
08.2022 - Current
- Provided comprehensive education about sonography services to patients and family members.
- Helped patients feel at ease and monitored behaviors throughout examinations to maintain safety and comfort.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Made independent decisions about appropriate length and scope of examinations based on physician directives and findings during scans.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Used ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of internal structures, blood movements, bodily masses and target concerns such as fluid accumulations.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following established safety protocols and procedures.
- Generated preliminary reports based on sonography data gathered during exams.
- Performed ultrasound examinations of the abdomen, pelvis, and other organs for diagnosis of medical conditions.
- Provided oral, written and evidentiary summaries of scans to help physicians make accurate medical diagnoses.
- Adjusted patient positions to obtain best sites and angles to obtain necessary information from each scan.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Staff Sonographer
Regional One Health Medical Center
Memphis, TN
10.2001 - 05.2021
- Provided comprehensive education about sonography services to patients and family members.
- Helped patients feel at ease and monitored behaviors throughout examinations to maintain safety and comfort.
- Met with pregnant patients to carry out initial, 12-week, anatomy, growth and other required types of scans on developing embryos and fetuses.
- Assisted physicians with ultrasound-guided biopsies, vascular access procedures, and therapeutic injections.
- Utilized proper sterile technique when preparing supplies for use during exams.
- Reviewed images and reports prior to submitting them to radiologists for interpretation.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Set machine parameters and adjusted during exams.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in order to provide optimal patient care.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Provided technical guidance to students in performing sonographic examinations.
- Made independent decisions about appropriate length and scope of examinations based on physician directives and findings during scans.
- Prepared and assessed patients, reviewing documentation and medical history.
- Followed departmental policies and procedures regarding infection control practices.
- Used ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of internal structures, blood movements, bodily masses and target concerns such as fluid accumulations.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, healthcare providers, and other members of the care team.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following established safety protocols and procedures.
- Performed ultrasound examinations of the abdomen, pelvis, and other organs for diagnosis of medical conditions.
- Generated preliminary reports based on sonography data gathered during exams.
- Provided oral, written and evidentiary summaries of scans to help physicians make accurate medical diagnoses.
- Positioned [GE] equipment using clinical judgment to capture quality images.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Obtained written consent from patients to perform procedures and upheld HIPAA, legal, and facility standards in all actions.
- Served as resource person for new employees providing orientation related to job duties, protocol adherence.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Adjusted patient positions to obtain best sites and angles to obtain necessary information from each scan.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
Staff Vascular Sonographer
The Vascular Institute
Memphis, TN
11.2012 - 04.2020
- Recorded patient medical histories, symptoms, and test results accurately.
- Adhered to established protocols when conducting exams and documenting results.
- Educated patients about the procedure being performed as well as any risks associated with it.
- Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
- Evaluated images for quality assurance before submitting them to physicians for interpretation.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for conducting tests and performing procedures.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Reviewed patient records prior to each exam to ensure accuracy of information collected.
- Assisted in obtaining accurate measurements of arterial and venous systems.
- Performed ultrasound examinations of the abdomen, pelvis, and extremities to evaluate vascular abnormalities.
- Conducted duplex scans to detect blockages or narrowing in the veins or arteries.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Ensured proper functioning of all equipment used in vascular sonography tests.
- Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Positioned GE equipment using clinical judgment to capture quality images
- Performed Doppler ultrasounds on the carotid artery to measure blood flow velocity.
- Provided detailed images of blood vessels and their structures for diagnosis by physicians.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare personnel regarding patient care needs.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Institute For Ultrasound Diagnostics
Mobile, AL09-2001
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS05-1997
Associate of Science - General Studies
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS05-1995
Skills
- X-Rays
- Patient Shielding Techniques
- Diagnostic Imaging
- HIPAA
- Patient Safety
- Equipment Maintenance
- Patient Education
Certification
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist-314806
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers-103218
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Sonographer
The Urology Group P.C
08.2022 - Current
Staff Vascular Sonographer
The Vascular Institute
11.2012 - 04.2020
Staff Sonographer
Regional One Health Medical Center
10.2001 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Institute For Ultrasound Diagnostics
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Mississippi Delta Community College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Mississippi Delta Community College
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