Stephanie Whittington
Pilot Mountain,NC
Summary
Experienced Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with 27 years of expertise in performing various types of ultrasounds and procedures. Dedicated using conscientious and systematic approaches to gain diagnostic images. Completes procedures with skill and accuracy in fast paced environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
11.2005 - 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.
- Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Northern Regional Hospital
04.2000 - 08.2005
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
11.1999 - 04.2000
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Cone Health Annie Penn Hospital
08.1996 - 11.1999
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Sonography
Mountain State University
Beckley, WV07.1996
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Patient Safety
- Detail oriented
- Patient Information Collection
- Ultrasound Examination
- Doppler Operation
- Reviewing Patient Information
- Invasive Procedures
Certification
- RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Abdomen and Breast)
- RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist
Timeline
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
11.2005 - Current
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Northern Regional Hospital
04.2000 - 08.2005
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
11.1999 - 04.2000
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Cone Health Annie Penn Hospital
08.1996 - 11.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Sonography
Mountain State University
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