Quality Assurance Medical
Resume:
Melissa Drummonds
Birmingham, AL 35244
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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