Suzanne Cunningham
San Jose,CA
Summary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with over 9 years of experience in general Radiology Ultrasound and over two years experience as a Lead Sonographer.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer V
Kaiser Permanente
06.2019 - Current
- Assist in training new sonographers and sonography students
- Conducted detailed abdominal, pelvic, obstetric, and vascular sonographic examinations to support accurate diagnoses.
- Fostered a positive work environment through open communication, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement within the diagnostic medical sonography profession.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Provided exceptional patient care by adapting examination techniques to accommodate patients with special needs or unique circumstances.
- Collaborated with radiologists to provide accurate and timely diagnostic information for various medical conditions.
Lead Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Simon Med Imaging
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Assisted in the accreditation process by compiling necessary documentation and demonstrating compliance with industry standards during inspections by regulatory agencies.
- Interviewed, staffed, and trained all Sonographers in 9 Northern California outpatient facilities
- Maintain department schedules, inventory, and operational logs
- Streamlined workflow processes through effective organization of examination rooms, equipment setup, and efficient completion of documentation requirements.
- Assisted in development of departmental protocols, elevating standard of sonographic practice.
- Fostered a positive work environment through open communication, teamwork, and a commitment to
- Conducted detailed abdominal, pelvic, obstetric, and vascular sonographic examinations to support accurate diagnoses.
- Increased efficiency by managing patient schedules, prioritizing urgent cases, and maintaining a clean examination environment.
- Led quality assurance efforts for sonographic services, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Simon Med Imaging
04.2015 - 01.2017
- Collaborated with radiologists to provide accurate and timely diagnostic information for various medical conditions.
- Conducted detailed abdominal, pelvic, obstetric, and vascular sonographic examinations to support accurate diagnoses.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Optimized image quality through meticulous attention to detail and appropriate selection of transducers, settings, and display parameters.
Education
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
San Mateo, CA2015
Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Science
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA2009
Skills
- Committed to providing high-quality sonogram images and summaries of technical findings to physicians for use in medical diagnosis
- Experience in managing and adjusting full and part-time employee schedules
- Effectively communicate changes and share new ideas with team and management
- Adept at working with physicians, managers, and fellow lead sonographers to optimize patient care
- Instrumental in establishing new ultrasound labs at outpatient clinics
- Ensure highest image quality by coordinating with applications and service technicians
- Committed to motivating team members to excel
- Effective and proactive problem solver
Certification
ARDMS
- Abdomen
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Breast
- Pediatrics
RVT
Timeline
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer V
Kaiser Permanente
06.2019 - Current
Lead Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Simon Med Imaging
01.2017 - 09.2019
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Simon Med Imaging
04.2015 - 01.2017
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Science
University of California, Irvine
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