San Rafael, Ca
E-mail:
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Dana Shawa
Career Objective
To pursue a highly rewarding career, seeking for a job in a challenging and
healthy work environment where I can utilize my skills and knowledge
efficiently for organizational growth.
Professional Experience
Marin General Breast Health Center December 2013 to present
Chief Mammography Technologist
. Lead and supervised a medium size department of mammography
technologists.
. Troubleshoot and solved QA issues with Paragon and PACS computer
systems in a timely manner.
. Prepared and organized spreadsheets using Excel.
. Worked with Radiologists to ensure superb quality mammograms.
. Provided patients excellent quality care by offering a high risk
program to help maintain their health.
. Evaluated image for technical quality such as density, contrast,
definition, and distortion.
. Educated women about the role of regular mammography in preventive
breast health.
California Pacific Medical Center
August 2009 to December 2013
Radiological Technologist
. Performed a variety of digital screening, diagnostic mammography, and
ultra-sound in a progressive Breast Health Center.
. Responsible for a caseload of twenty five to thirty patients on a
daily basis.
. Assisted Radiologists with ultra-sound core biopsies and cyst
aspiration procedures.
. Continuously demonstrated excellent multi-task capabilities, which
increased patient efficiency and time management.
. Troubles shoot and resolved issues promptly pertaining to Secure View
software (Radiologist reading station).
. Knowledge of Epic healthcare software.
Hologic, Inc.
May 2008 to February 2009
Clinical Applications Specialist
. Trained Radiologic Technologists on the latest technology of digital
mammography Selenia systems.
. Trained Radiologists the features and options of Secure View, a
software that enables the reading of mammography exams to be
specialized per Radiologist.
. Demonstrated the importance of utilizing mammo pad during patient
exams.
. Prior to training, prepared both Selenia and Secure View software.
. Tackled and resolved issues pertaining to software in a timely manner.
California Pacific Medical Center
April 2002 to May 2008
Radiological Technologist
. Performed a variety of digital screening, diagnostic mammography, and
ultra-sound in a progressive Breast Health Center.
. Initiated and facilitated goals of organization to improve patient
productivity.
. Awarded star cards for phenomenal patient service.
. Top performer twice in a row for Breast Cancer Research study.
. Continuously demonstrated excellent multi-task capabilities, which
increased patient efficiency and time management.
Biolucent September 2006 to May 2007
Sales Representative/Clinical Specialist
. Increased growth in department for patient care with utilization of
mammo pad, from 50% to 75%.
. With experienced radiology background, identified prospective market
by industry referral, in many cases adding more than 20% to profit
margin.
. With acquisition of mammo pad, increased scores for customer
satisfaction surveys from 10% to 45%.
. Mentored technologists and built positive relationships on the
importance of incorporating mammo pad.
. Presented the valuable aspects Mammo Pad with a Power Point
presentation.
Seton Medical Center
October 2000 to April 2002
Radiological Technologist
. Performed a variety of X-rays and specials.
. Mentored and trained new hires for Radiological Technologist position.
. Successfully incorporated a new system for a more efficient way to
expedite patient registration.
. Implemented and adopted a plan to decrease use of unnecessary films,
resulting in cost effectiveness.
. Continuously exceeded daily quota for patient productivity.
. Excellent time management skills; always prepared and organized when
ready to present patient case to physician.
Kaiser Permanente October1999 to October 2000
Radiological Technologist
. Skilled in recognizing individual patient needs and adapting
organizations goals to meet those needs, resulting in enhanced patient
care.
. Mentored other technologists with strengthening image quality within
mammography units.
. Achieved excellent patient satisfaction surveys.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, 2002
San Francisco State University, Political Science
San Francisco, California
Certified Radiologic Technologist, October 1999
ARRT, CRT, RT, BS certification, (R) (M)
Kaiser School of Radiology
Richmond, California
Achievements
. Demonstrated success in leading and organizing peers to participate in
conducting San Francisco State University survey.
. Recognized as having the "best idea" for marketing proposal amongst
peers.
. Conducted and collaborated speakers from top firms to speak to a large
classroom of students.
. As a Pre -Law advisor, mentored and encouraged students to meet their
academic and professional goals.
. Achieved Dean's list at San Francisco State University.