Natalie Ferguson

During my travels I worked in mostly hybrid inpatient and outpatient facilities reporting where I was needed. I thoroughly enjoyed my assignments at St. Peters Health in Helena, MT - Flagstaff Medical Center in Flagstaff, AZ - Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood, AZ & Providence Willamette Falls medical center in Oregon city, OR

• Contributed to a positive workplace culture through active participation in staff meetings, offering constructive feedback, and developing strong working relationships with colleagues.
• Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and properly disposing of biohazardous materials.
• Reduced errors by meticulously following protocols for patient preparation, exam performance, and data storage.
• Performed routine and complex studies and assisted in variety of imaging procedures.

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• Participated in regular team meetings to discuss case management strategies for complex cardiac cases.
• Minimized downtime between exams by efficiently preparing rooms, equipment, and necessary supplies.
• Ensured accurate documentation by thoroughly completing required reports, logs, and billing information after each exam.
• Reduced examination times by developing proficiency in multiple scanning techniques such as echocardiograms, carotid duplex scans, and vascular studies.
• Balanced daily workload demands while prioritizing urgent cases requiring immediate attention.

• Optimized imaging quality with proper transducer selection and precise manipulation during exams.
• Assisted in training new staff members on department protocols, ultrasound techniques, and equipment usage.
• Advanced patient comfort during exams by utilizing effective communication skills and demonstrating empathy.
• Performed wide range of related scans, duplexes and echocardiograms.