Sally Sheahan
Friendswood,TX
Summary
Dedicated Lead Mammographer with 37 years experience. Adept at working with people of all ages, possessing the ability to be compassionate and understanding while elevating the team to provide exceptional quality. Dedicated to provide positive feedback and training to the team to reach personal, facility and system goals. Prepared and excited to take the next step with a healthcare facility that exhibits high values and innovation.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Mammography Technologist
Houston Methodist Clear Lake, Houston, TX
Houston, TX
02.2014 - Current
- Manage day-to-day operations, inventory management, and department and equipment maintenance.
- Oversee quality of all imaging provided by technologists.
- Perform mammography and bone density studies.
- Responsible for ACR, MQSA, and State of Texas accreditation and certification.
- Perform all Quality Control testing: weekly, monthly, semi-annually, and annually.
- Keep all Quality Control records current.
- Actively participate in MQSA and State of Texas' annual survey.
- Responsible for Imaging Navigation duties of all breast center patients.
- Schedule patients for follow-up diagnostic and breast biopsy procedures.
- Schedule and coordinate needle localization and Savi Scout procedures with physician offices.
- Schedule and coordinate MRI procedures with the MRI department.
- Procure approval from the radiologist for all breast biopsies and MRI exams referred with outside imaging.
- Responsible for research for new equipment purchases.
- Active in the Houston Methodist Breast Center Council.
- Assist radiologists with reporting issues.
- Work closely with other departments to coordinate mutual patients.
- Maintained currency on radiologic technology and provided recommendations to leadership to update or replace equipment.
- Deliver comprehensive training to students and new technologists on equipment, imaging processing, patient relations, and best practices.
- Directly involved in breast care center growth.
- Assist with increased productivity.
- Develop and improve protocols and guidelines.
- Interacted with patients in a professional manner while providing excellent customer service throughout their experience.
- Conducted research into new technologies or techniques that may improve patient outcomes or safety measures within the Mammography Department.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, including FDA regulations, HIPAA guidelines, and state and federal laws governing radiology practices.
- Assist with special projects, such as developing marketing materials or outreach initiatives, aimed at increasing breast cancer awareness in the community.
- Process quarterly reports for department performance.
- Foster relationships with patients to minimize patient anxiety and distress, and enhance cooperation.
- Contribute to community-focused public relations.
- Actively maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations.
- Set and manage patient appointment schedules and reports using Epic.
- Regularly evaluate employee performance, provide feedback, and assist, coach, and discipline staff as needed.
- Assist with patient scheduling, maintenance of records, and other administrative tasks related to department operations.
- Supervise daily operations within the Mammography Department, including staffing schedules, equipment maintenance, calibration checks, and supply ordering. Ensure inventory control.
- Utilize problem-solving skills when troubleshooting issues related to equipment malfunctions or operational processes within the department.
- Collaborate with physicians on patient diagnosis and treatment plans, as necessary.
- Review films for accuracy prior to physician review, ensuring all necessary documentation was completed properly.
- Develop, maintain, and implement policies and procedures for the breast care center.
- Attend continuing education seminars relevant to mammography technology advancements or changes in regulations and standards.
Lead Mammography Techologist
Christus St. John Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2000 - 02.2014
- Manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of equipment in the Breast Care Center
- Oversee quality of all imaging provided by technologists
Perform mammography, bone density studies and stereotactic breast biopsies. - Responsible for ACR, MQSA and State of Texas accreditation and certification.
- Perform all Quality Control testing; weekly, monthly, semi-annually and annually.
- Keep all Quality Control records current.
- Actively participate in MQSA and State of Texas annual survey.
- Responsible for Imaging Navigation duties of all breast center patients.
Schedule patients for follow-up diagnostic and breast biopsy procedures. - Schedule and coordinate needle localization and scout procedures with OR department and physician offices.
- Procure approval from radiologist for all breast biopsies.
- Assist radiologists with reporting issues.
- Work closely with other departments to coordinate mutual patients.
Staff Mammography Technologist
Christus St. John Hospital
Houston, TX
01.1997 - 12.1999
- Perform mammography, bone density studies, needle localizations and stereotactic breast biopsies.
- Assist with Quality Control testing.
Mammography Technologist
Advanced Mammography
Houston, TX
12.1993 - 12.1996
- Responsible for day-to-day operation and maintenance of equipment.
- Responsible for ACR and State of Texas accreditation and certification.
- Performed all monthy, quarterly, semi-annual and annual quality control testing.
- Kept all Quality Control records current.
- Actively participated in in ACR and State of Texas survey.
- Performed screening mammograms in accordance with quality standards set by reading radiologists.
Mammography Technologist
Southmore Hospital
Pasadena, TX
07.1990 - 12.1993
- Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations.
- Educated patients on diagnostic imaging processes and positioning, and counseled patients to address concerns and answer inquiries.
- Covered radiology several times per day to assist with X-rays and other exams.
- Conducted screening and diagnostic mammograms.
- Conducted pre-operative needle localizations
Mammography Technologist
Mainland Medical Center
Texas City, TX
02.1987 - 07.1990
- Conducted screening mammogram and bone density studies.
- Performed Quality Control testing and maintained logs.
- Answered phones and scheduled patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI2018
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX1985
Associate of Science - General Studies
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OHSkills
- Team Leadership
- Quality Control
- Employee relations
- Personal and professional integrity
- Transformational Leadership
- Biopsy familiarity
- Patient Positioning
- Workflow Optimization
- Diagnostics knowledge
- Diagnostics understanding
- Radiation safety
- Procedure Development
- Equipment Inspection
- File and Record Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Supply Management
- Caring and Compassionate
- Appointment Scheduling
- Professional Demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Team building
- Documentation And Reporting
- Decision-Making
- Excellent Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient support
- EPIC and MagView expertise
- Multitasking
- Interpersonal Communication
Accomplishments
- Recipient of ICARE award for Spring 2019.
- Completion of Leadership Pathways training.
- Completion of Crucial Conversations training.
- Communicated employee needs to hospital administration to improve morale, retention, and delivery of care.
- Trained, mentored and developed 37 new hires.
- Implementation of Imaging Navigation to breast center.
- Assisted in Breast Health Awareness festivities.
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Exercise
- Travel
- Sporting Events
Timeline
Lead Mammography Technologist
Houston Methodist Clear Lake, Houston, TX
02.2014 - Current
Lead Mammography Techologist
Christus St. John Hospital
01.2000 - 02.2014
Staff Mammography Technologist
Christus St. John Hospital
01.1997 - 12.1999
Mammography Technologist
Advanced Mammography
12.1993 - 12.1996
Mammography Technologist
Southmore Hospital
07.1990 - 12.1993
Mammography Technologist
Mainland Medical Center
02.1987 - 07.1990
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology
Siena Heights University
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
San Jacinto College District
Associate of Science - General Studies
Sinclair Community College
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