Shirley Gray
Trussville,AL
Summary
Professional, and successful Diagnostic Imaging Technologist with altogether 17 years of experience collectively in both x-ray and ultrasound, providing diagnostic quality images for physicians in hospital, nursing homes, jails, and doctors offices.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
06.2017 - Current
- 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, contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures.
- Submitted as many as 21 written reports per shift, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Took patient medical history and answered preliminary questions regarding procedure.
Sonographer
Grandview Hospital
Birmingham, AL
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- 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, contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Submitted up to 17 written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Druid City Hospital
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.2013 - 06.2017
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- 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.
- Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures.
- Submitted up to 15 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.
- Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy.
- Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Southern Radiology Services LLC (mobile)
Pelham, AL
05.2005 - 12.2012
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Used radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to maintain safety of patients and staff.
- Obtained best imaging by determining exposure factors for individual patients.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Operated equipment to produce quality images of specific body parts.
- Operated x-ray and mobile imaging equipment in nursing homes, jails, and home bound settings on up to 20 patients/ day.
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Processed exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
Education
Certificate - Echocardiography Certificate
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL05.2022
Certificate Completion of Ultrasound School - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Druid City Hospital
Tuscaloosa, AL01.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Sciences
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL05.2005
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Patient shielding techniques
- X-rays
- Radiologic technology
- Sonography
- Patient confidentiality
- PPE Compliance
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer AB BR OB/GYN 179287
- RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist 17928
- R.T. (R) (ARRT)
Timeline
Sonographer
Grandview Hospital
09.2019 - 10.2021
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Druid City Hospital
01.2013 - 06.2017
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Southern Radiology Services LLC (mobile)
05.2005 - 12.2012
Certificate - Echocardiography Certificate
Gadsden State Community College
Certificate Completion of Ultrasound School - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Druid City Hospital
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Sciences
Jefferson State Community College