Samantha Jones
Belleville,New Jersey
Summary
Dynamic Lead Sonographer with extensive experience at Imagecare, excelling in abdominal, obgyn, vascular, small parts and breast sonography. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in optimizing diagnostic accuracy with advanced imaging techniques, streamlining workflows, and collaborating with radiologists for precise interpretations. Committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Sonographer
Imagecare
05.2022 - Current
- Enhanced workflow efficiency by organizing daily schedules, prioritizing urgent cases, and accommodating add-on patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to adapt ultrasound techniques for patients with unique medical conditions or physical limitations.
- Optimized exam protocols for specific clinical indications, resulting in more targeted diagnostic information for physicians.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates by addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open lines of communication between patients and healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with radiologists, ensuring proper interpretation of ultrasound images for accurate diagnoses.
- Streamlined department operations by implementing efficient protocols for patient intake, scheduling, and follow-up appointments.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Saint Michael’s Medical Center
12.2013 - Current
- Assisted in training new sonographers, sharing expertise in imaging techniques and best practices for patient care.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Optimized image quality through meticulous attention to detail and appropriate selection of transducers, settings, and display parameters.
- Provided exceptional patient care by adapting examination techniques to accommodate patients with special needs or unique circumstances.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Assisted in the accreditation process by compiling necessary documentation and demonstrating compliance with industry standards during inspections by regulatory agencies.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films, and chemicals.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Clara Maass Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Optimized image quality through meticulous attention to detail and appropriate selection of transducers, settings, and display parameters.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Collected images and recordings of blood movement, organ positioning, bodily masses and fluid accumulations.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Operated ultrasound equipment to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
- 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.
- Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy.
Breast Sonographer
Pascack Valley Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Increased diagnostic accuracy with meticulous attention to detail in capturing high-quality images.
- Reduced appointment wait times by optimizing scheduling processes and efficiently managing daily workload.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining organized workstations and ensuring proper equipment maintenance.
- Supported departmental accreditation efforts by ensuring compliance with national sonography standards.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy with application of advanced sonographic techniques and technologies.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization of sonography equipment, ensuring patient safety.
- Reduced patient anxiety, providing calm and reassuring environment during sonographic exams.
- Enhanced patient comfort and cooperation during ultrasound procedures by providing clear explanations and compassionate care.
- Assisted radiologists with complex sonographic procedures, facilitating provision of comprehensive care.
- Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures.
Education
No Degree - Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Eastern International College
Belleville, NJ05-2009
Skills
- Abdominal sonography
- Vascular sonography - Venous, Arterial, Carotid, Aorta
- Obstetrical ultrasound
- Color doppler imaging
- Superficial structures imaging/Small parts
- Sonographic procedures - Interventional procedures, thyroid biopsies and breast biopsies
- Breast sonography
- Elastosonography
- Emergency care
Certification
ARDMS BR,
CPR - BLS
Timeline
Lead Sonographer
Imagecare
05.2022 - Current
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Clara Maass Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Breast Sonographer
Pascack Valley Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Saint Michael’s Medical Center
12.2013 - Current
No Degree - Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Eastern International College
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