Vikki Pavlovich
Grand Rapids,MN
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with exceptional communication and project management skills, adept at managing multiple tasks and radiology modalities effectively in fast-paced environments. Recognized for a strong ability to navigate complex processes and deliver high-quality results, earning the trust and respect of employers and colleagues. Committed to continuous improvement and expanding expertise in imaging technologies to enhance future contributions. A proactive approach ensures readiness to tackle new challenges and drive success in any endeavor.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sonographer/Lead Mammographer
Essentia Health
06.2021 - Current
- Executed ultrasound procedures to ensure accurate diagnosis and patient care, including abdominal, OB/GYN, breast, and vascular studies following set protocols.
- Honored with Quality Employee Award by Essentia, reflecting commitment to excellence and teamwork.
- Managed comprehensive lead mammographer duties to ensure compliance with MQSA standards and facilitate accurate screening and diagnostic mammograms as well as track bi-rad 0 recommendations.
- Oversaw implementation of quality assurance protocols to ensure optimal performance of Selenia Dimensions mammography machine.
- Field-trained sonography and radiology new employees and students utilizing Trajecys.
- Coordinated exam schedules for various radiology modalities, leveraging Epic Radiant for streamlined operations.
OB Sonographer
New Beginnings Pregnancy + Family Support
10.2024 - Current
- Created and facilitated training sessions for registered nurses, focusing on NIFLA compliance in obstetric sonography practices.
- Executed paperwork completion to ensure compliance with established guidelines.
Sonographer/Mammographer
Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital
03.2018 - Current
- Implemented Epic Radiant and Phillips PACS applications to streamline general radiology operations.
- Collaborated with radiologists to conduct mammography and sonography-guided procedures ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational efficiency.
- Managed procurement of medical supplies for radiology department. Conducted comprehensive price analysis to identify optimal purchasing options.
- Facilitated after-call support for emergency room sonography examinations.
Radiology/Mammography Technologist
Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital
06.2007 - 03.2018
- QA procedure/log experience with Selenia/Hologic equipment
- Worked with Radiant and PACS general workflow
- Radiant super-user when implemented
- Performed diagnostic and screening
- Performed stereotactic breast biopsies as well as wire localizations with both mammography and sonography
- Performed Dexa scans
- Utilized mobile imaging and x-ray equipment in the clinic/hospital, operating rooms, emergency rooms and patient bedsides.
Casual Radiology/MRI Technologist
Northern Pines Orthopedic Clinic
07.2007 - 02.2011
- Reviewed diagnostic images' quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Performed open-scanner MRI examinations
Radiology/CT Technologist
Clearwater County Memorial Hospital
10.2006 - 06.2007
- Reviewed physicians' orders to assess patients' medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture diagnostic images, x-ray, orthopedic and CT/CAT scans.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides and emergency rooms.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
Orlando, FL05-2012
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN08-2006
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hibbing Community College
Hibbing, MN02-2004
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Clinical training
- Quality Assurance
- Equipment and Technology Training
- Audit preparation
- Interdepartmental Communication and Team Collaboration
Certification
- Member of American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, 2018 to Current
- Member of American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, 2006 to Current
- RDMS (AB) (BR) (OB/GYN) RVT
- RT (R) (M) (BS)
Timeline
OB Sonographer
New Beginnings Pregnancy + Family Support
10.2024 - Current
Sonographer/Lead Mammographer
Essentia Health
06.2021 - Current
Sonographer/Mammographer
Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital
03.2018 - Current
Casual Radiology/MRI Technologist
Northern Pines Orthopedic Clinic
07.2007 - 02.2011
Radiology/Mammography Technologist
Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital
06.2007 - 03.2018
Radiology/CT Technologist
Clearwater County Memorial Hospital
10.2006 - 06.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Lake Superior College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hibbing Community College
Bachelor of Science -
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences