Renee Weingart
Summary
Motivated and patient-focused sonographer with 25+ years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Approachable and with nurturing awareness of patient comfort level. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sonographer
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
10.2003 - Current
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
- Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures.
Sonographer
Palos Community Hospital
Palos Heights, IL
05.1997 - 08.2003
- 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 operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Triton College
River Grove, IL05.1997
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL05.1995
Skills
- Diagnostic and screening breast ultrasound
- Assist in breast biopsy procedures
- GE LOGIQ
- Samsung
- Siemens S2000
Certification
- ARDMS registered AB, OB/GYN, RVT, BR
- American Heart Association BLS support (CPR & AED)
Timeline
Sonographer
Loyola University Medical Center
10.2003 - Current
Sonographer
Palos Community Hospital
05.1997 - 08.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Triton College
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Moraine Valley Community College