Years of Experience
Sherri McIntosh
Lansing,Kansas
Summary
Experienced sonographer and clinical educator with track record of over 25 years of success. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills to provide advice, training, and expertise to both internal and external customers. Published as a primary and contributing author in the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Winner of the Kenneth R. Gottesfield Award for Outstanding Publications in the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Overview
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Certifications
Work History
Ultrasound Clinical Solutions Implementation Consultant
Philips
02.2021 - Current
- Provide training and education to Philips Ultrasound customers to support successful use of ultrasound products and contribute positively to successful attainment of ultrasound business targets
- Design and implement ultrasound customer education plans to ensure customer clinical growth, business success, and customer satisfaction.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Mentored new employee.
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions.
- Performed software upgrade training at customer sites.
Sonographer
Munson Army Health Center
06.2014 - 02.2021
- Performed general and vascular sonograms, assisted Radiologist with invasive procedures, communicated urgent results to ordering providers, maintained all supplies and logs to include Trophon.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
Staff Sonographer/Technical Director
St. John’s Hospital/Providence Medical Center
03.2007 - 08.2014
- Performed general and vascular sonograms and assisted Radiologist with Invasive procedures.
- Served as Technical Director of vascular lab. Responsible for maintaining accreditation with IAC Vascular Interventional Accreditation.
- Served as primary clinical instructor for all sonography students.
- 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.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
Lead Sonographer
The Nebraska Medical Center
10.2001 - 02.2007
- Supervised day to day operations of sonography department. Directed and motivated team of 16 sonographers to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Performed general, vascular, and intraoperative sonograms and assisted Radiologist and surgeons with procedures.
- Directly responsible for completion of annual performance evaluations for 16 sonographers.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviors and standards.
- Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
- 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.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Adjunct Instructor/Volunteer Faculty Appointment
University of Nebraska Medical Center
05.2000 - 02.2007
- Used lectures, discussions, and clinical demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success for sonography students, medical students, residents, and other various healthcare providers about the use and application of ultrasound in practice.
- Examined and graded classroom assignments and clinical assessments.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Attended meetings and workshops to refine and enhance instructional skills.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
Clinical Education Coordinator, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
The Nebraska Medical CenterUniversity Hospital
05.2000 - 12.2001
- Responsible for daily classroom and clinical instruction and evaluation of sonography students and radiology residents.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
The Nebraska Medical Center
05.1998 - 05.2000
- Performing general, vascular, and intraoperative sonograms and assisting Radiologist with procedures
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
- Assisted with daily instruction of sonography students and residents.
Education
Bachelor of Science Radiation Science Technology, Advanced Imaging – Ultrasound -
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE08.1998
Associate of Applied Science Radiologic Technology -
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE05.1997
Skills
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
- Certified Technical Trainer
- Clinical Educator
- Critical Thinking Abilities
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
Certifications
- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers:
Abdomen, September, 1998
Physics, October, 1998
OB/GYN, October, 1998
Neurosonography, October, 1998
Vascular Technology, August, 1999 - American Registry of Radiological Technologists, Radiography, July, 1997
- CompTia Certified Technical Trainer, March 2023
Publications
- “The Use of Nuchal Lucency as a Screening Tool in First Trimester Sonography”
Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, November/December, 1998 - “Familial Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: Screening With Endoscopic Ultrasound”
Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, July/August 2002
Certification
- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers: Abdomen, 09/1998
- Physics, 10/1998
- OB/GYN, 10/1998
- Neurosonography, 10/1998
- Vascular Technology, 08/1999
- American Registry of Radiological Technologists, Radiography, 07/1997
- CompTia Certified Technical Trainer, 03/2023
Publications
- The Use of Nuchal Lucency as a Screening Tool in First Trimester Sonography, Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, 11/1998
- Familial Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: Screening With Endoscopic Ultrasound, Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, 07/2002
Awards
Commander’s Coin, Munson Army Health Center, 05/2016 Employee of the Quarter, St. John Hospital Radiology Department, 3rd quarter 2007 Kenneth R. Gottesfeld Award for Outstanding Papers published in the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, 1998 Second Place, 1998 Frederick Sample Student Excellence Award, Literature Review Category, “The Use of Nuchal Lucency as a Screening Tool in First Trimester Sonography”, 1998 First Place, 1998 National SDMS Conference Student Scientific Poster Competition, “The Use of Nuchal Lucency as a Screening Tool in First Trimester Sonography First Place, 1998 School of Allied Health Professions Research Forum, “Ultrasound Findings of Triploidy” First Place, 1998 NSRT Annual Conference Student Scientific Poster Competition, “Ultrasound Findings of Triploidy”
Affiliations
- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
- American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists
Timeline
Ultrasound Clinical Solutions Implementation Consultant
Philips
02.2021 - Current
Sonographer
Munson Army Health Center
06.2014 - 02.2021
Staff Sonographer/Technical Director
St. John’s Hospital/Providence Medical Center
03.2007 - 08.2014
Lead Sonographer
The Nebraska Medical Center
10.2001 - 02.2007
Adjunct Instructor/Volunteer Faculty Appointment
University of Nebraska Medical Center
05.2000 - 02.2007
Clinical Education Coordinator, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
The Nebraska Medical CenterUniversity Hospital
05.2000 - 12.2001
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
The Nebraska Medical Center
05.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science Radiation Science Technology, Advanced Imaging – Ultrasound -
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Associate of Applied Science Radiologic Technology -
Southeast Community College
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