Heather Griffin
Phoenix
Summary
A qualified and talented diagnostic medical sonographer of sixteen years experience seeking to obtain employment within the company, an organization that is universally known to value hard work and commitment, while providing further opportunities for career advancement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sonographer
Maricopa OB/GYN
01.2022 - Current
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Able to perform OB and Gynecological exams
- Perform nuchal translucency scans per established standards and guidelines. NT certified
- Complete fetal surveys.
- Perform 3D-4D scans
Sonographer
Honor Health Deer Valley Breast Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Performs high quality breast examinations
- Assists radiologists in performing breast biopsies
- Performs procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.
- Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.
Sonographer
Banner Imaging AKA Valley Radiologists
06.2015 - 12.2020
- Performs high quality breast, OB/GYN, general and vascular, carotid duplex, small parts, ultrasound examinations
- Assists physicians in procedures as following: fine needle aspirations of thyroid, cyst aspirations, breast biopsies
- Reviews images provide applicable comparison studies and prepares paperwork for radiologist s review
- Able to triangulate mammography images to obtain high quality breast ultrasound
- Properly report and communicate preliminary results to radiology practitioners and/or other relevant clinical staff
- Monitored patient comfort level during testing and followed established policies and procedures to ensure the care and
- Safety of the patient while undergoing ultrasound examinations
Sonographer
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Assisted in executing optimum quality ultrasound exams while obtaining images to support diagnosis documented by interpreting physician.
- Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- Stocked and prepared assigned room for smooth daily patient flow.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Prepared supplies and paperwork to support physician for sterile procedures.
Sonographer
Sonographer
Broward Health Medical Center Level I Trauma Center
01.2006 - 12.2014
- Prepare for and perform a full range of prenatal, pediatric, and adult ultrasound examinations in all modalities presently registered.
- Exams include (but are not limited to): general and vascular abdominal studies, vascular (both venous and arterial) and non-vascular upper and lower extremity studies, carotid duplex studies, small parts, A-V fistulas, grafts for dialysis, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester obstetrical, biophysical profile, pelvic and transvaginal studies, breast, pylorus stenosis, intussusception, appendix, and FAST examinations.
- Properly report and communicate preliminary results to radiology practitioners and/or other relevant clinical staff.
- Monitored patient comfort level during testing and followed established policies and procedures to ensure the care and safety of the patient while undergoing ultrasound examinations.
Education
Associate of Science - Ultrasound
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL08.2005
Skills
- Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated judgment, critical thinking, and Interpersonal skills
- Patient satisfaction
- Self-motivation
- Dependability
- Team player
- Attention to detail
- Specialized technical skills
- Ultrasound equipment expertise with Siemens S1000, S2000, Sequoia and GE 9 Logic
- Picture Archiving and Communication System(PACS), Synapse, Fujji, MRS
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to read, write and speak affectively in English
Licenses
Licensed by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography with active credentials in AB, OB/GYN, & RVT.
Currently studying for the Breast Registry
Certification
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Timeline
Sonographer
Maricopa OB/GYN
01.2022 - Current
Sonographer
Honor Health Deer Valley Breast Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Sonographer
Banner Imaging AKA Valley Radiologists
06.2015 - 12.2020
Sonographer
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
01.2015 - 06.2015
Sonographer
Sonographer
Broward Health Medical Center Level I Trauma Center
01.2006 - 12.2014
Associate of Science - Ultrasound
Keiser University
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