Vicki Hall
Ultrasound Technologist
Slidell,LA
Summary
Patient-focused Sonographer with 34 years of experience operating cutting-edge imaging and diagnostic instrumentation. Clear communicator with clarity in assessing physician needs, patient physical position, administration of varying medications and recommendations for post-scan care considerations. Approachable and nurturing system operator with acute awareness of patient comfort level and adaptability in unprecedented scenarios.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Sonographer
Ochsner Medical Center
05.2001 - Current
- Provide the Radiologist with quality, diagnostic images to provide the most accurate diagnosis possible.
- Assist the Radiologist in performing biopsies and other interventional procedures.
- Training students that are attending Ultrasound programs to learn to have high standards and provide the best diagnostic images possible.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
Staff Sonographer
Slidell Memorial Hospital
07.1995 - 04.2001
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
Staff Sonographer
Lakeland Medical Center
07.1989 - 07.1995
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
Education
No Degree - Ultrasound
Charity Hospital School of Ultrasonography
New Orleans, LA07.1989
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA10.1987
Skills
Experience using GE Ultrasound machines, as well as other brands, over my 34 year career
Experience in training students who are attending Ultrasound programs- Including, but not limited to, how to optimize the image as best as can be, using the tools that are provided within the Ultrasound machine Molding them to be the best sonographer that they can be
Work well with multiple people with different personalities
Enjoy learning, educating and sharing knowledge
Positive attitude
Certification
- RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with Abdominal, Ob/Gyn and Breast registries
- RVT- Resgitered Vascular Technologist
- BLS
Timeline
Staff Sonographer
Ochsner Medical Center
05.2001 - Current
Staff Sonographer
Slidell Memorial Hospital
07.1995 - 04.2001
Staff Sonographer
Lakeland Medical Center
07.1989 - 07.1995
No Degree - Ultrasound
Charity Hospital School of Ultrasonography
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Delgado Community College
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