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Quality Assurance Medical

Location:
Birmingham, AL
Posted:
October 13, 2013

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Melissa Drummonds

**** *** *** *****

Birmingham, AL 35244

205-***-****

Objective: A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer position utilizing my skills in

General, Vascular, and Cardiac Ultrasound.

Experience: ADS/Mobilex USA Birmingham, AL

Ultrasound Technologist August 2011 to present

Provided sonogram and oral and written summary of technical

findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.

Operated ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of

the motion, shape and composition of blood, organs, tissues and

bodily masses such as fluid accumulations.

Determined whether scope of exam should be extended, based on

findings.

Maintained records that included patient information, sonographs

and interpretations, files of correspondence, publications and

regulations, and quality assurance records (e.g., pathology, biopsy,

post-operative reports).

Cleaned, checked and maintained sonographic equipment,

submitting maintenance requests and performing minor repairs as

necessary.

Decided which images to include, looking for differences between

healthy and pathological areas.

Traveled to nursing and rehabilitation homes, jails, prisons, and

made house calls to perform general, vascular, and cardiac

ultrasounds.

Healthfair Clearwater, FL

Ultrasound Technologist October 2010 to August 2011

Produced two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs,

using ultrasound equipment.

Explained process to patient.

Selected transducer and adjusted equipment controls according to

organ to be examined, depth of field and other specifications of

test.

Moved transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and

observed sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic

pattern produced.

Traveled all over the United States performing preventative

ultrasounds such as; stroke, AAA, and heart attack.

Performed Echocardiograms, Abdominal Aorta ultrasounds, carotid

Doppler ultrasounds, EKG's, ABI's and various bloodwork for

patients.

Discussed test results with supervisor and attending physician.

Brookwood Medical Center Birmingham, AL

Ultrasound Technologist August 2003 to October 2010

Performed clerical duties such as scheduling exams and special

procedures, keeping records and archiving computerized images.

Obtained and recorded accurate patient history, including prior test

results and information from physical examinations.

Observed and cared for patients throughout examinations to ensure

their safety and comfort.

Selected appropriate equipment settings and adjusted patient

positions to obtain the best sites and angles.

Coordinated work with physicians and other health-care team

members, including providing assistance during invasive

procedures.

Prepared patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring

them to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and

positioning them properly.

Supervised and trained students and other medical sonographers.

Education: Virginia College Birmingham, Alabama

Associates of Applied Science in Ultrasonography 2002

References: Excellent professional references available upon request.



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