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Sherri Perkins

Selma,NC

Summary

Detail-oriented Ultrasonographer with 39 years of experience in medical image capture and analysis. Effectively coordinates with multifunctional roles and communicates with patients and caregivers. Specializing in General ultrasound technology. Personable and professional Ultrasonographer leveraging exceptional technical and analytical skills. Proficient in use of GE ultrasound machines. Dedicated to providing patients with comfortable and informative exam experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ultrasound Sonographer

UC Health
Cincinnati, OH
01.2019 - 06.2023
  • Analyzed sonographic information and communicated findings to appropriate physicians.
  • Applied independent judgment during exam process to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.
  • Positioned patients to most effectively orient ultrasound equipment.
  • Explained image capturing process in entirety to patients and caregivers.
  • Generated summaries describing type and content of captured images.
  • Programmed and adjusted scanners to meet needs of specific procedures and most effectively capture transducer images.
  • Performed routine maintenance of ultrasound machines and reported major malfunctions to coordinate repairs.
  • Assumed responsibility for mental and physical comfort of patients during ultrasound process.
  • Prepared and assessed patients, reviewing documentation and medical history.
  • Adjusted patient positions to obtain best sites and angles to obtain necessary information from each scan.
  • Provided oral, written and evidentiary summaries of scans to help physicians make accurate medical diagnoses.
  • Used ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of internal structures, blood movements, bodily masses and target concerns such as fluid accumulations.
  • Helped patients feel at ease and monitored behaviors throughout examinations to maintain safety and comfort.
  • Set machine parameters and adjusted during exams.
  • Made independent decisions about appropriate length and scope of examinations based on physician directives and findings during scans.

Ultrasonographer

TriHealth
Cincinnati, OH
06.2005 - 05.2018
  • Analyzed sonographic information and communicated findings to appropriate physicians.
  • Applied independent judgment during exam process to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.
  • Utilized 2D, 3D and 4D ultrasound machines to capture images of varying complexity.
  • Positioned patients to most effectively orient ultrasound equipment.
  • Explained image capturing process in entirety to patients and caregivers.
  • Generated summaries describing type and content of captured images.
  • Programmed and adjusted scanners to meet needs of specific procedures and most effectively capture transducer images.
  • Utilized transvaginal scanner to detect particularly obscured abnormalities.
  • Performed routine maintenance of ultrasound machines and reported major malfunctions to coordinate repairs.
  • Assumed responsibility for mental and physical comfort of patients during ultrasound process.
  • Conducted cancer screening using ultrasound tests to detect small abnormalities and monitor blood flow within tissue.
  • Prepared and assessed patients, reviewing documentation and medical history.
  • Adjusted patient positions to obtain best sites and angles to obtain necessary information from each scan.
  • Provided oral, written and evidentiary summaries of scans to help physicians make accurate medical diagnoses.
  • Used ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of internal structures, blood movements, bodily masses and target concerns such as fluid accumulations.
  • Helped patients feel at ease and monitored behaviors throughout examinations to maintain safety and comfort.
  • Met with pregnant patients to carry out initial, 12-week, anatomy, growth and other required types of scans on developing embryos and fetuses.
  • Set machine parameters and adjusted during exams.
  • Made independent decisions about appropriate length and scope of examinations based on physician directives and findings during scans.

Ultrasound Sonographer

The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
06.1992 - 06.2000
  • Analyzed sonographic information and communicated findings to appropriate physicians.
  • Applied independent judgment during exam process to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.
  • Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
  • Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
  • Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
  • Positioned patients to most effectively orient ultrasound equipment.
  • Generated summaries describing type and content of captured images.
  • Conducted cancer screening using ultrasound tests to detect small abnormalities and monitor blood flow within tissue.
  • Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
  • Explained image capturing process in entirety to patients and caregivers.
  • Utilized transvaginal and transrectal scanners to detect particularly obscured abnormalities.
  • Programmed and adjusted scanners to meet needs of specific procedures and most effectively capture transducer images.
  • Assumed responsibility for mental and physical comfort of patients during ultrasound process.
  • Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
  • Performed routine maintenance of ultrasound machines and reported major malfunctions to coordinate repairs.
  • Positioned ultrasound equipment using clinical judgment to capture quality images.

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Radiologic Technology

Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
06.1978

Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
06.1975
  • multiple - Dean's List
  • Multiple - Honor Roll
  • Graduated Cum Laude with Honors in Speech Pathology

Some College (No Degree) - Speech P

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Skills

  • Patient Safety
  • Health Education
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Patient Education
  • Radiology
  • HIPAA
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Records Management
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Sonography
  • Quality Control
  • Staff Training
  • Patient Shielding Techniques
  • Needle Localization

Certification

  • ARDMS 19690

Timeline

Ultrasound Sonographer - UC Health
01.2019 - 06.2023
Ultrasonographer - TriHealth
06.2005 - 05.2018
Ultrasound Sonographer - The Christ Hospital
06.1992 - 06.2000
Xavier University - Associate of Science, Medical Radiologic Technology
University of Cincinnati - Bachelor of Science, Speech Pathology
Syracuse University - Some College (No Degree), Speech P

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