Shawna Anderson
Burkburnett,TX
Summary
Seasoned Sonographer with success in building relationships with patients to produce highest quality images. Highly proficient in interpreting physicians' orders, determining appropriate imaging and maintaining comprehensive patient records. Offering 19-year background to growing organization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sonographer
United Regional Health Care
05.1998 - Current
- 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.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Operated ultrasound equipment to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
- Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Took patient medical history and answered preliminary questions regarding procedure.
- Positioned and readjusted patients to obtain optimal scan information.
- Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
- Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures.
- Collected images and recordings of blood movement, organ positioning, bodily masses and fluid accumulations.
- Assist Physician with non-invasive procedures..Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Biopsy
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX05.1998
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Instructing
- Quality Control
- Patient Confidentiality
- Reliable
- Works well with others or alone
- Dependable
Certification
- RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist
Timeline
Sonographer
United Regional Health Care
05.1998 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Midwestern State University
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