Sara Brown
Wentzville,MO
Summary
Registered Mammographer and Radiology Technologist with over 27 years medical practice experience in a busy breast center. Strong skills in leading a department through daily schedules and changes. Excellent clinical and people skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Mammography Technologist
SSM St Joseph Hospital Lake St Louis
Lake St Louis, Mo
11.2019 - Current
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations while maintaining a high standard of care
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians, facilitating clear communication regarding patient needs and results.
- Served as a resource for patients, addressing concerns and providing education on preventative measures and early detection methods.
- Perform screening and diagnostic mammography exams.
- Perform bone density exams
- Perform magseed placements and stereotactic core needle biopsies
- Prepare all necessary paperwork and films for MQSA and ACR accreditations
- Perform general radiology examinations
Manager Breast Imaging Service Line
BJC Missouri Baptist Medical Center
St. Louis, MO
12.2015 - 11.2019
- Provide oversight of daily operations of the Breast HealthCare Center, Rock Hill Mammography, and Mammography Van
- Provide oversight of 18 technologists and administrative staff
- Keep and maintain radiologist and technologist credentialing information and continuing education
- Prepare all necessary paperwork and films for MQSA and ACR accreditations
- Perform screening and diagnostic mammography exams
- Perform bone density exams
Senior Mammography Technologist
St. Lukes CDI Midwest Breast Care Center
St. Louis, MO
02.2005 - 12.2015
- Performed screening and diagnostic mammography exams and breast ultrasound exams
- Performed bone densitometry exams
- Performed needle localizations, ultrasound core needle biopsies, stereotactic core needle biopsies, and cyst/seroma aspirations
- All daily, weekly, and monthly quality control tests on equipment
- Prepare all necessary paperwork and films for MQSA and ACR
- Keep and maintain radiologist and technologist credentialing information and continuing education
- Follow all abnormal patient reports
Staff Mammography Technologist
SSM St. Mary's Hospital
St. Louis, MO
03.2004 - 02.2005
- Performed screening and diagnostic mammography exams
- Performed bone densitometry exams
- Performed needle localizations, and stereotactic core needle biopsies
- Assisted in daily, weekly, and monthly quality control tests on equipment
Staff Mammography Technologist
SSM PRN Staffing Pool
St. Louis, MO
01.2003 - 02.2004
- Performed screening and diagnostic mammmography exams
- Performed bone densitometry exams
- Performed needle localizations
- Assisted in daily, weekly and monthly quality control tests on equipment
Staff Mammography Technologist
SSM DePaul Health Center
St. Louis, MO
08.2001 - 01.2003
- Performed screening and diagnostic mammmography exams
- Performed bone densitometry exams
- Performed needle localizations
- Assisted in daily, weekly and monthly quality control tests on equipment
Staff Mammography Technologist
Midwest Breast Care Center
St. Louis, MO
04.1998 - 08.2001
- Performed screening and diagnostic mammmography exams
- Performed bone densitometry exams
- Performed needle localizations
- Assisted in daily, weekly and monthly quality control tests on equipment
Education
Certificate: Radiology, 1997 - Radiology
St. John's School of Radiology
St. Louis, MO1997
Skills
- Accomplished in breast and general radiology
- Expertise in MQSA and ACR guidelines
- Department leader
- Operations management
- Dependable
- Change management
- Quick learner
- Results-oriented
Timeline
Lead Mammography Technologist
SSM St Joseph Hospital Lake St Louis
11.2019 - Current
Manager Breast Imaging Service Line
BJC Missouri Baptist Medical Center
12.2015 - 11.2019
Senior Mammography Technologist
St. Lukes CDI Midwest Breast Care Center
02.2005 - 12.2015
Staff Mammography Technologist
SSM St. Mary's Hospital
03.2004 - 02.2005
Staff Mammography Technologist
SSM PRN Staffing Pool
01.2003 - 02.2004
Staff Mammography Technologist
SSM DePaul Health Center
08.2001 - 01.2003
Staff Mammography Technologist
Midwest Breast Care Center
04.1998 - 08.2001
Certificate: Radiology, 1997 - Radiology
St. John's School of Radiology