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Tara Francis

Albany,NY

Summary

Goal-driven, compassionate, and accountable professional with over 25 years of related, hands-on experience within dynamic and high-pressure environments. Proven track record of successfully managing staff, processes, and facility management while providing excellent patient care.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SENIOR ULTRASOUND/DEXA TECHNOLOGIST

Akira Medical imaging + Wellness
04.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded development of brand-new imaging center by writing policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence
  • Delivered exceptional patient care by acquiring sonographic images including technical interpretation of diagnostic images and discussion of results with radiologist to optimize diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes
  • Prepared exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations following infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
  • Facilitated seamless patient experiences by reviewing requisitions and medical histories, assign optimal testing methods, and providing clear explanations of procedures to foster patient confidence and cooperation throughout examination process
  • · Participate in formulation of multidisciplinary plan of care. Continually evaluates progress towards established goals to have input in patient care plan.

SENIOR ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST

St. Peter's Medical Associates Capital Region Urology
07.2020 - 04.2022
  • Responsible for maintaining daily schedule in fast-paced environment performing renal bladder, testicular, and prostate exams, including prostate biopsies fusion and traditional. Expert in image quality and problem-solving.
    · Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations following infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
    · Received and prepared patient for exam by reviewing requisition and case history, assessed testing method, and explained process to patient.
    · Participate in formulation of multidisciplinary plan of care. Continually evaluates progress towards established goals to have input in patient care plan.

ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST

Community Care Urology
12.2019 - 07.2020

SENIOR BREAST SONOGRAPHER

St. Peter's Hospital
02.2004 - 07.2020

Education

Bachelor of Science - Allied Health/Healthcare Administration

SUNY Empire State University
Saratoga Springs, NY
05.2023

46 Credit Hours - Healthcare Administration

Excelsior College
Albany, NY

Certificate Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY
08.2003

Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology

Champlain College
Burlington, VT
05.1997

Skills

  • Infection Control Standards
  • Basic Life Support
  • Decision Making & Problem Solving
  • Quality Assessment & Improvement
  • JCAHO/HIPAA Compliance
  • Electronic Medical Record
  • Patient and Family Support
  • Cross-cultural Communication
  • Staff Training & Management

Education Certificates

  • Bachelor of Science in Allied Health, Suny Empire State University, Saratoga, NY
  • Healthcare Management Completed 46 Credits, Excelsior College, Albany, NY, 08/2018, 08/2020
  • Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY
  • Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology, Champlain College, Burlington, VT


Certification

  • RDMS (AB, BR)
  • RT (R) (ARRT)
  • BLS/ALS
  • New York State Registered Radiologic Technologists

Timeline

SENIOR ULTRASOUND/DEXA TECHNOLOGIST

Akira Medical imaging + Wellness
04.2022 - Current

SENIOR ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST

St. Peter's Medical Associates Capital Region Urology
07.2020 - 04.2022

ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST

Community Care Urology
12.2019 - 07.2020

SENIOR BREAST SONOGRAPHER

St. Peter's Hospital
02.2004 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Allied Health/Healthcare Administration

SUNY Empire State University

46 Credit Hours - Healthcare Administration

Excelsior College

Certificate Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Hudson Valley Community College

Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology

Champlain College

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