Suanne Soden
DONIPHAN,NEBRASKA
Summary
Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking PRN Mammography Technologist position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.
Enjoy working in Women's health care and provide
excellent patient care and safety. Work well with others
to provide excellent team work.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Diagnostic Imaging
Mary Lanning Healthcare
Hastings, Ne., Hastings, Ne.
03.2011 - Current
- Managed day-to-day operations, logistics and schedules.
- Maintained cost controls and billing.
- Manage and motivate team of 32 employees.
- Help radiologist with breast savi insertions and wire localizations.
- Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms filling in at Mary Lanning Grand Island mammography.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
- Help with MSQA inspections and ACR accreditations.
Lead Mammography Technologist
Mary Lanning Healthcare
Hastings, Ne., Hastings, Ne.
10.2003 - 02.2011
- Performed diagnostic and screening mammograms.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Helped with MQSA inspections and ACR accreditations.
- Helped radiologist with breast biopsies.
- Performed all QA procedures.
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Nebraska Heart Institute
Hastings, NE
11.2002 - 10.2003
- Reviewed and recorded patient medical histories and relevant clinical data to enhance knowledge prior to examination.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and notified physician of readings outside parameters to determine patient eligibility for testing.
- Explained test procedure and supported patient throughout examination to help alleviate anxiety and concern.
- Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs.
- Assisted on cardiac cauterizations by operating multi-channel physiologic monitor.
Radiologic Technologist/Staff Mammographer
Mary Lanning Healthcare
Hastings, NE
10.1979 - 11.2002
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Mary Lanning School of Radiologic Technology
Hastings, Ne09.1979
High School Diploma -
Grand Island Senior High School
Grand Island, NE05.1977
Skills
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Mckesson Pacs system
- Epic EMR
- Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Infection Control Procedures
- Great patient care, helping with anxiety and patient safety
- Help with patient tracking and results
- Help with MQSA inspection and ACR accreditation
Timeline
Manager Diagnostic Imaging
Mary Lanning Healthcare
03.2011 - Current
Lead Mammography Technologist
Mary Lanning Healthcare
10.2003 - 02.2011
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Nebraska Heart Institute
11.2002 - 10.2003
Radiologic Technologist/Staff Mammographer
Mary Lanning Healthcare
10.1979 - 11.2002
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Mary Lanning School of Radiologic Technology
High School Diploma -
Grand Island Senior High School
Similar Profiles
Noah KleinNoah Klein
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department at Mary Lanning HealthcareRegistered Nurse, Emergency Department at Mary Lanning Healthcare
LAUREN LUTHERLAUREN LUTHER
Surgery Scheduler at Mary Lanning HealthcareSurgery Scheduler at Mary Lanning Healthcare
LYNN WOODLYNN WOOD
Professional Biller at Mary Lanning HealthcareProfessional Biller at Mary Lanning Healthcare
Laura SimmonsLaura Simmons
Operating Room Nurse at Mary Lanning HealthcareOperating Room Nurse at Mary Lanning Healthcare
Dakota JohnsonDakota Johnson
Intern at Great Plains Cattle CompanyIntern at Great Plains Cattle Company