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Susan Porter

Seward,AK

Summary

Radiology Ultrasound Technologist at Glacier Family Medicine Clinic, skilled in diagnostic imaging and compassionate patient care. Successfully educating patients to alleviate anxiety, while managing imaging needs and assisting in procedures. Proficient in abdominal and OB sonography, ensuring patient confidentiality. Communication with other healthcare professionals to provide continuity patient care.

Office scheduler and handling patient accounts by receiving and posting payments.

Answering phone calls and taking messages.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Radiology Ultrasound Technologist

Glacier Family Medicine Clinic
Seward, AK
01.2012 - Current

Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic and ultrasound equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.

  • Educated patients on examination processes, easing anxiety levels and fostering a positive experience.
  • Managed inventory of supplies for the clinic.
  • Assisted physicians in interpreting x-ray and ultrasound images.
  • Besides Radiology duties, I performed the duties of the medical assistant. Greeting patients, gathering their medical history and obtaining vitals. Assisting providers with a variety of procedures.
  • work with insurance companies to obtain prior authorization’s for advanced medical imaging. Including Medicade travel arrangements.
  • Assist the front desk performing appointment scheduling and registration.
  • Receive payment and posted them in patient’s accounts.

Education

Medical Ultrasound

Forrest Park Community College
St Louis, MO

Radiology Science

Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV

High School Diploma - General Studies

Edward C Reed High School
Sparks, NV
06.1976

Skills

  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Abdominal and OB sonography
  • Cross-sectional anatomy
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Community outreach
  • Records management
  • HIPPA
  • Vital
  • Patient scheduling
  • Patient accounting
  • Compassionate patient care

Timeline

Radiology Ultrasound Technologist

Glacier Family Medicine Clinic
01.2012 - Current

Medical Ultrasound

Forrest Park Community College

Radiology Science

Truckee Meadows Community College

High School Diploma - General Studies

Edward C Reed High School
Susan Porter