Sandra Carpenter
El Dorado,AR
Summary
Vascular and qualified ultrasound technologist with background in independent operation of sonographic equipment. Education, clinical experience and demonstrated competent ultrasound skills. Works closely with medical specialties to provide full range of diagnostic imaging.
Ultrasound Sonographer performs exams using good judgment in scanning, photographing and documenting anatomy and pathology. Has certification in AB, OB/GYN, BR, Vascular and active ARDMS registry. Leverages ultrasound experience and strong clinical and analytical skills to assist physicians with exam interpretation.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Travel Ultrasonographer
Titan Medical Group/CHI St Alexius
Dickinson, ND
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- 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.
- Obtained essential information from patients, medical records and previous exams for clinical correlation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Complied with HIPAA regulations while maintaining familiarity with technology and safety changes for self, patients and visitors.
- Assisted in executing optimum quality ultrasound exams while obtaining images to support diagnosis documented by interpreting physician.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
Travel Ultrasonographer
Titan Medical Group/Ouachita Co Med Center
Camden, AR
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- 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.
- Obtained essential information from patients, medical records and previous exams for clinical correlation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Completed ultrasound exam and verified proper documentation in ultrasound reporting system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
- Complied with HIPAA regulations while maintaining familiarity with technology and safety changes for self, patients and visitors.
- Assisted in executing optimum quality ultrasound exams while obtaining images to support diagnosis documented by interpreting physician.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
Ultrasound Technologist
Medical Center Of South Arkansas
El Dorado, AR
10.2016 - 12.2021
- Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Obtained essential information from patients, medical records and previous exams for clinical correlation.
- Completed ultrasound exam and verified proper documentation in ultrasound reporting system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Complied with HIPAA regulations while maintaining familiarity with technology and safety changes for self, patients and visitors.
- Assisted in executing optimum quality ultrasound exams while obtaining images to support diagnosis documented by interpreting physician.
- Reviewed work schedule with ultrasound coordinator to support workload coverage and assisted with back-up coverage for unscheduled call outs.
Ultrasound Technologist
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
Ruston, LA
01.1993 - 09.2016
- Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Obtained essential information from patients, medical records and previous exams for clinical correlation.
- Completed ultrasound exam and verified proper documentation in ultrasound reporting system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Complied with HIPAA regulations while maintaining familiarity with technology and safety changes for self, patients and visitors.
- Assisted in executing optimum quality ultrasound exams while obtaining images to support diagnosis documented by interpreting physician.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviewed work schedule with ultrasound coordinator to support workload coverage and assisted with back-up coverage for unscheduled call outs.
Ultrasound Technologist
Medical Center Of South Arkansas
El Dorado, AR
08.1991 - 11.1992
- Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Obtained essential information from patients, medical records and previous exams for clinical correlation.
- Completed ultrasound exam and verified proper documentation in ultrasound reporting system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
South Arkansas Community College
El Dorado, AR08.1991
Skills
- Diagnostic Techniques
- Electronic Patient Medical Record
- Patient Profiles
- Operating Diagnostic Equipment
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Patient Engagement
- Ultrasound Examination
- Calming Strategies
- Image Optimization
- Systems Reporting
- Checking Patient Details
- Image Archiving
- Workplace Safety
- Breast Biopsies
- Image Interpretation
- Tissue Biopsies
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Active Learning
- Patient Information Collection
- Medical Equipment Operations
- Patient Medical Histories
- Liver Biopsies
- Patient Interviews
- Universal Precautions
- Patient Health Information Access
- Image Collection
- Image Processing
- Fine Needle Aspirations
- Patient History Documentation
Certification
- RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist
- RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Timeline
Travel Ultrasonographer
Titan Medical Group/CHI St Alexius
07.2022 - 10.2022
Travel Ultrasonographer
Titan Medical Group/Ouachita Co Med Center
01.2022 - 07.2022
Ultrasound Technologist
Medical Center Of South Arkansas
10.2016 - 12.2021
Ultrasound Technologist
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
01.1993 - 09.2016
Ultrasound Technologist
Medical Center Of South Arkansas
08.1991 - 11.1992
Associate Of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
South Arkansas Community College
- RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist
- RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
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