Patricia Russell

• Collaborated with physicians to provide high-quality imaging services, resulting in better patient outcomes.
• Performed advanced ultrasound techniques such as Doppler imaging to provide comprehensive diagnostic information for physicians.
• Enhanced image quality for accurate diagnoses with proper equipment calibration and settings adjustments.
• Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.

• Increased department efficiency by assisting in equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Ensured reliable results with thorough documentation of ultrasound examinations performed, including measurements, calculations, and relevant medical history information.
• Prioritized patient safety throughout exams by monitoring their comfort levels closely and adjusting techniques as needed to minimize discomfort or anxiety.
• Explain procedures to patients and address concerns.
• Take patient medical histories relevant to the exam.
• Ensure patient comfort and privacy during procedures.
• Analyze images for quality and adequacy.
• Identify normal and abnormal findings.
• Provide preliminary observations to the physicians (though not diagnose).

• Collaborated with physicians to provide high-quality imaging services, resulting in better patient outcomes.
• Educated patients on examination processes, easing anxiety levels and fostering a positive experience.
• Stayed up-to-date with industry advancements through continued education opportunities, enhancing professional knowledge and skills in the field of diagnostic medical sonography.
• Managed inventory of supplies within the ultrasound department, ordering replacements when needed to avoid shortages or delays in service provision.
• Patient assessment, medication administration, emergency response, and sterile techniques
• Provided communication to patients with results and set up doctor ordered referrals when needed

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