Sarah Ouellette
Delmar
Summary
Dedicated Mammographer with extensive experience at St. Peter's Healthcare-Partners, skilled in digital mammography and quality control procedures. Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care, while driving continuous improvement initiatives that reduced appointment wait times. Proficient in PACS systems and committed to ensuring regulatory compliance and patient safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Mammographer
St. Peter's Healthcare- Partners
06.2008 - Current
- Performed mammography procedures ensuring patient comfort and adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to provide accurate imaging and timely diagnosis for patients.
- Maintained equipment functionality through regular inspections and coordinated maintenance schedules.
- Educated patients on the mammography process, addressing concerns to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure precise imaging results and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for mammography techniques, enhancing team performance and patient care.
- Analyzed imaging outcomes, driving continuous improvement initiatives within the department for enhanced accuracy.
- Implemented quality control measures, ensuring consistent high standards for image acquisition and interpretation.
- Assisted radiologists with biopsy procedures, ensuring proper tissue samples were obtained.
- Reduced appointment wait times by efficiently managing exam schedules and coordinating with the front desk staff.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing clear explanations of exams and answering questions to alleviate concerns.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to strict protocols for mammogram imaging and patient care.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive breast health services for patients.
- Served as a reliable resource for both patients and peers, sharing expertise on breast health education and risk factors for breast cancer.
- Demonstrated empathy and compassion towards patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort during examinations, helping put them at ease before the procedure began.
Education
Certificate - Massage Therapy
Mildred Elley
Albany, New York, NY03-2026
Certificate - Radiologic Technology
St. Elizabeth School of Radiography
Utica, NY08-2024
Skills
- PACS system proficiency
- Digital mammography
- Patient positioning
- Quality control procedures
- Image evaluation
- Radiation safety
- Tomosynthesis imaging
- Screening procedures
Affiliations
American Registry Radiologic Technologists
New York State Licensed Technologist
Timeline
Mammographer
St. Peter's Healthcare- Partners
06.2008 - Current
Certificate - Massage Therapy
Mildred Elley
Certificate - Radiologic Technology
St. Elizabeth School of Radiography