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Shannon Strausbaugh

Hanover

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated breast care health advocate, navigator and technologist with over 25 years’ experience in Imaging.

Experienced with patient care coordination, ensuring seamless transitions and support. Utilizes compassionate communication and resource management to improve patient experiences. Knowledge of healthcare systems and patient advocacy enhances ability to navigate complex medical environments.

Knowledgeable Mammography Technologist with solid background in mammography technology, ensuring accurate and timely diagnostic results. Expertise in performing high-quality imaging procedures and maintaining patient comfort and safety. Demonstrated proficiency in advanced imaging techniques and effective patient communication.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

BREAST CARE NAVIGATOR/COORDINATOR/MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST

UPMC
01.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for coordinating and scheduling all routine, interventional and surgical breast procedures for multiple UPMC locations as well as surgeon offices.
  • Act as liaison between breast imaging centers, surgeon and oncology offices.
  • Providing compassionate care to patients while delivering breast biopsy results.
  • Documentation of pathology results and history in EPIC chart.
  • Responsible for Mammography Technologist duties to include interventional procedures.
  • Epic super user.
  • Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams to optimize health outcomes.
  • Mentored junior staff on mammography positioning.
  • Consistently maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive care coordination and support.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases, contributing valuable insights into effective strategies for care navigation.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.

BREAST CARE NAVIGATOR/COORDINATOR/MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST

UPMC HANOVER
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Named as first Certified Breast Care Navigator at UPMC Hanover.
  • Developed guidelines and successfully initiated breast care navigation program.
  • Performed all Mammography Technologist and Navigator duties simultaneously.
  • Super User for Fuji PACS.
  • Supply chain ordering
  • Facilitated communication between patients and providers to enhance service delivery.

MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST, RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST

Hanover Hospital
09.1999 - 01.2015
  • Responsible for all Mammography Technologist duties, to include interventional breast procedures.
  • Collaborated with radiologists to ensure accurate interpretation of images, enhancing diagnostic accuracy.
  • Participated in continuous education programs to stay current with advancements in mammography technology and techniques.
  • Assisted radiologists with biopsy procedures, ensuring timely diagnoses and optimal patient care.
  • Clerical and computer work to include PACS and Meditech computer system.
  • Super User for Fuji PACS.
  • Supply chain ordering for both Mammography and Radiology.
  • Performed high-quality mammography imaging in compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards.
  • Educated patients on mammography procedures, ensuring comfort and understanding throughout the process.
  • Maintained and operated advanced mammography equipment, troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Radiography

Pennsylvania College of Technology
01.1999

Skills

  • Ability to navigate patient thru the breast care spectrum
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Concern for patient privacy (HIPPA)
  • Knowledgeable in breast imaging and pathology
  • Dedicated and loyal employee and co-worker
  • Ability to multitask and function in many roles
  • Compassionate and caring
  • Community resources
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Punctual and hardworking
  • Caring and empathetic

Accomplishments

York Women's Expo Participant

UPMC Memorial Breast Program Leadership Committee National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

2017 NCBC Natosha Lynne Morton Scholarship winner to NCoBC Multidisciplinary Breast Conference

Cary Massa Memorial Scholarship to the 2016 PA Breast Cancer Coalition Conference

Patient Testimonials

Positive Press Ganey Feedback

Daisy Award Nomination

Hospital Publications

Volunteer work at breast cancer events

Certification

  • November 2015 - Certified Navigator-Breast Imaging (CN-BI), National Consortium of Breast Centers
  • March 2006 - ARRT Certification Mammography (M)
  • September 1999 - ARRT Certification Radiography RT (R)
  • BLS Provider, American Heart Association

Timeline

BREAST CARE NAVIGATOR/COORDINATOR/MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST

UPMC
01.2019 - Current

BREAST CARE NAVIGATOR/COORDINATOR/MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST

UPMC HANOVER
01.2015 - 01.2019

MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST, RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST

Hanover Hospital
09.1999 - 01.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Radiography

Pennsylvania College of Technology

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