Terese Donohue
Kent,NY
Summary
Ultrasound professional with strong track record in diagnostic imaging and staff supervision. Adept at improving departmental efficiency and patient care through team collaboration and adaptable leadership. Skilled in ultrasound technology, quality assurance, and compliance with healthcare standards. Known for reliability and results-driven approach to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Northeast Radiology- Akumin
09.2022 - Current
- Brewster, Danbury, and Mt Kisco locations
- Assisted in training new sonographers, sharing expertise in imaging techniques and best practices for patient care.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Increased efficiency by managing patient schedules, prioritizing urgent cases, and maintaining a clean examination environment.
- Contributed to the development of departmental policies and procedures, ensuring consistent standards across all team members.
- Streamlined workflow processes through effective organization of examination rooms, equipment setup, and efficient completion of documentation requirements.
- Fostered a positive work environment through open communication, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement within the diagnostic medical sonography profession.
Ultrasound Consultant
Starling Diagnostics
08.2020 - Current
- Bronx, NY
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
- Identified areas of improvement for clients'' operations, implementing targeted solutions to increase productivity.
- Provide training to staff sonographers in order to ensure exceptional patient care
- Implement policy, protocols, and procedures to American College of Radiology guidelines
- Obtain and maintain ACR Accreditation for general, small parts, gynecology, 1st trimester OB and breast ultrasound
Per-Diem OB Sonographer
Refuah Healthcare
09.2020 - 09.2022
- New Square, NY
- Maintained state-of-the-art knowledge in OB sonography through regular participation in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
- Streamlined workflow processes by maintaining organized and efficient workspaces for daily use.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, easing anxiety and fostering trust throughout the examination process.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility by successfully managing a high volume of patients while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
Adjunct Professor
The CURE Center
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: White Plains, NY
- White Plains, NY
Ultrasound Manager
RADNET- Lenox Hill Radiology
11.2014 - 07.2020
- Company Overview: New York, New York
- Perform breast, vascular, body, small parts, and Ob/Gyn ultrasound
- Assist radiologists with breast, thyroid, and palpable mass ultrasound guided biopsies
- Assist radiologists with sonohysterograms
- Teach OB/Gyn and pediatric ultrasound to students through weekly lab and lecture
- Create lesson plans and exams based on school curriculum
- Prepare students for their clinical rotation
- Perform 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester ultrasound exams
- Scan patients with high risk pregnancies read by NYU MFMs which include dating, Level 2 Anatomy, growth, BPP, umbilical and MCA dopplers
- Advise on sonographer staffing, machine set-up, and workflow
- Implement ACR standard protocols, policies, and image quality
- Gathering and submitting studies to obtain ACR Accreditation
- Program ultrasound machine settings and annotations to optimize image quality and workflow
- Oversee ultrasound staff hiring, schedules, policies, payroll, supplies and reviews at NYC and Bronx locations
- Train new hires to perform Ob/Gyn, general, breast, and vascular ultrasound including procedures
- Create and implement all US policies and protocols for NYC, Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens locations to meet ACR guidelines
- Build and program auto protocols and SR destinations on 120+ Siemens S1000 and S2000 ultrasound units
- Collaborate with Breast Radiologists to build and expand image guided breast intervention including ultrasound guided biopsies at over 20 locations
- Coordinate the expansion of musculoskeletal ultrasound and procedures to multiple sites
- Set up and train staff to perform sonohysterograms at multiple sites
- Responsible for setting up equipment demos and assist in negotiating and obtaining supplies from vendors
- Responsible for ACR Credentialing and Re-Credentialing of all NYC/Bronx ultrasound sites
- Oversaw a multi-modality Radiology department which includes MRI, CT, X-Ray, Mammo, Dexa and ultrasound
- Set up and opened 6 Ultrasound sites
- Shared responsibility for all issues that arise in all radiology modalities at all locations
- Was responsible for interviewing, reviewing and scheduling ultrasound staff
- Was responsible for supply purchasing
- Assisted in the creation of Radiology Information Systems and integrated with EMR(electronic medical records)
- 1 of 4 PACS Administrators responsible for training both providers and radiology staff
- Collaborated with Breast Surgeons to build and expand image guided breast intervention including ultrasound guided biopsies
- New York, New York
Chief Technologist
Mid Hudson Medical Group
12.2010 - 11.2014
- Company Overview: Fishkill, NY
- Performed obstetrical, gynecological, general, breast and vascular ultrasounds
- Assisted Radiologists with ultrasound guided breast and thyroid biopsies, cyst aspirations, and sonohystograms
- Worked closely with both Radiologists and Breast Surgeons
- Fishkill, NY
Medical Sonographer
Mount Kisco Medical Group
10.2000 - 11.2005
- Company Overview: Mount Kisco, NY
- Mount Kisco, NY
Medical Sonographer
University Ob/Gyn at Westchester Medical Center
02.1998 - 10.2000
- Company Overview: Valhalla, NY
- Valhalla, NY
Education
Certificate -
Siemens S1000/S2000 Machine Programming And Usage
Cary, NC07.2017
GI ACT Course -
Philips Healthcare
Alpharetta, GA07.2010
Current Concepts & Opmizaon Techniques for Radiology/Vascular Course -
GE Healthcare
Waukesha, WI06.2009
Physics -
01.2006
RDMS - Ob/Gyn
01.2004
Ultrasound Diagnosc School -
Ultrasound Diagnosc School
Elmsford, NY12.1996
Skills
- Staff Training
- Equipment Maintenance
- Medical Records
- Patient Advocacy
- Ultrasound examinations
- Needle localization
- Doppler operation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Schedule Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Team building
- Self Motivation
- Professionalism
- Clinical Assessments
Educationcertificationtraining
- Ultrasound Diagnostic School, Elmsford, NY, 05/1995, 12/1996
- RDMS Ob/Gyn, 2004
- Physics, 2006
- Current Concepts & Optimization Techniques for Radiology/Vascular Course, GE Healthcare, Waukesha, WI, 06/2009
- GI ACT Course, Philips Healthcare, Alpharetta, GA, 07/2010
- Siemens S1000/S2000 machine programming and usage training, 07/12/17, 07/14/17
Timeline
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Northeast Radiology- Akumin
09.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor
The CURE Center
11.2021 - 06.2022
Per-Diem OB Sonographer
Refuah Healthcare
09.2020 - 09.2022
Ultrasound Consultant
Starling Diagnostics
08.2020 - Current
Ultrasound Manager
RADNET- Lenox Hill Radiology
11.2014 - 07.2020
Chief Technologist
Mid Hudson Medical Group
12.2010 - 11.2014
Medical Sonographer
Mount Kisco Medical Group
10.2000 - 11.2005
Medical Sonographer
University Ob/Gyn at Westchester Medical Center
02.1998 - 10.2000
GI ACT Course -
Philips Healthcare
Current Concepts & Opmizaon Techniques for Radiology/Vascular Course -
GE Healthcare
Physics -
RDMS - Ob/Gyn
Ultrasound Diagnosc School -
Ultrasound Diagnosc School
Certificate -
Siemens S1000/S2000 Machine Programming And Usage
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