Dedicated Mammographer with extensive experience at Shore Medical Center, skilled in quality control and patient education. Proven ability to enhance diagnostic accuracy and streamline workflows, resulting in reduced appointment wait times. Strong collaborator with a focus on empathy and patient comfort, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintaining accreditation standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mammographer
Shore Medical Center/Atlantic Shore Imaging Associates
01.2000 - 11.2019
Implemented quality control measures, ensuring consistent high standards for image acquisition and interpretation.
Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices and advancements in mammography technology.
Assisted radiologists with biopsy procedures, ensuring proper tissue samples were obtained.
Prioritized safety by consistently verifying correct patient identification and verifying physician orders before beginning any examination.
Enhanced clinical decision-making process by adeptly evaluating images for technical quality, diagnostic adequacy, and overall clarity.
Served as a reliable resource for both patients and peers, sharing expertise on breast health education and risk factors for breast cancer.
Assisted in training new staff members on mammography best practices, protocols, and equipment usage, ensuring a smooth onboarding process for newcomers.
Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in improved efficiency within the mammography department.
Maintained strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines while handling sensitive medical information.
Helped maintain accreditation status of the facility by adhering to the guidelines and requirements set forth by regulatory agencies.
Reduced appointment wait times by efficiently managing exam schedules and coordinating with the front desk staff.
Mammographer
Atlantic Medical Imaging
01.2011 - 03.2018
Improved patient comfort by utilizing gentle positioning techniques during mammography procedures.
Enhanced image quality and diagnostic accuracy by maintaining mammography equipment regularly.
Reduced appointment wait times by efficiently managing exam schedules and coordinating with the front desk staff.
Helped maintain accreditation status of the facility by adhering to the guidelines and requirements set forth by regulatory agencies.
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive breast health services for patients.
Increased patient satisfaction by providing clear explanations of exams and answering questions to alleviate concerns.
Demonstrated empathy and compassion towards patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort during examinations, helping put them at ease before the procedure began.
Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to strict protocols for mammogram imaging and patient care.
Checked patient details against records to maintain accuracy of procedures.
Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Education
Fashion Design
Centanary College
Hackettstown
05-1981
High School Diploma -
Upper Moreland High School
Willow Grove, PA
06-1978
Skills
Screening procedures
Diagnostics
Quality control
Biopsy experience
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Affiliations
ARRT
ASRT
Certification
Licensed Mammographer ARRT - [Timeframe]
Certified Mammography, Radiology
Timeline
Mammographer
Atlantic Medical Imaging
01.2011 - 03.2018
Mammographer
Shore Medical Center/Atlantic Shore Imaging Associates