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Overview
Work History
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USAF
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Paula Shields

Grafton,OH

Summary

Experienced Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with 15 years of expertise in collecting various medical imaging using numerous types of sonography. Driven to quickly share findings with ordering physicians resulting in prompt review of findings and treatment. Organized and precise when working on tight schedules to see a variety of patients and deliver accurate results. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Sonographer III -Lead Tech position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

University Hospitals
03.2018 - Current
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and ensure the correct exam is performed and matches up with the diagnosis.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
  • Recently have been utilizing the EPIC system and MODLINK to capture worksheet writeups and process throught the PACs to the radiologists' reiview.
  • Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, Mamm supplies and chemicals. Basically was in charge of sites radiology supply needs.
  • In charge of sonographers at site and all ACR performances every 3 years at all jobs.

Diagnositic Medical Sonographer

University Hospitals
05.2013 - 03.2018
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
  • Captured images using mobile equipment in emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Premier Physicians
03.2008 - 05.2013
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with the outpatient policies and procedures.
  • Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
  • Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
  • Took patient medical history and answered preliminary questions regarding procedure.
  • Operated ultrasound equipment to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
  • Positioned and readjusted patients to obtain optimal scan information.

Education

No Degree - Business Administration

Husson University
Bangor, ME

University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH
05.2008

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Physical Assessments
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Quality Control
  • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
  • Patient Care
  • CPR/AED

Accomplishments

    Previous Military Experience from 1984-1988

    USAF

    Stationed at Shaw AFB, SC

    1984-1986.

    Staioned at RAF Lakenhealth UK

    1986-1988.

    Honorable Discharge.

USAF

I was hired in as Supply Specialist.

Responsible for keeping supplies/parts for the F16(ShawAFB) F15(RAF Lakenheath) and practicing for wartime during peacetime by going on temporary duty to  Las Vegas and Spain to ensure we were ready.

We practiced gas/chemical warfare times.

Kept Charts updated with supply information for the Colonel of the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath.

Timeline

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

University Hospitals
03.2018 - Current

Diagnositic Medical Sonographer

University Hospitals
05.2013 - 03.2018

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Premier Physicians
03.2008 - 05.2013

No Degree - Business Administration

Husson University

University of Maryland - Baltimore County

Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Lorain County Community College
Paula Shields