Quality Control Assurance

PIER BECHARD, RT(R) (M)

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SACRAMENTO, CA 95835

CELLULAR: 916-***-****

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OBJECTIVE: Seeking challenging employment as a staff Radiographer and/or

Mammographer

RECENT WORK HISTORY

Breast Imaging Specialists Los Gatos, CA

Mammographer 4/2014 - present

. Perform mammography exams to include screening and diagnostic

examinations using

. Hologic Dimensions 3D Imaging.

. Perform automated whole breast ultrasound examinations.

. Assist with examinations such as ultrasound guided core biopsies, wire

localizations,

. and ductograms.

. Perform post imaging for stereotactic biopsies and u/s guided

biopsies, as well as specimen

. imaging.

. Perform bone density examinations.

. Image retrieval using PACS system.

. Use of Candlis/RIS information systems for patient information

NORTH STATE IMAGING Chico, CA

Mammographer 5/2011-present

. Familiarity of protocols for diagnostic mammography exams

. Perform diagnostic and screening mammography exams using Hologic

Selenia Digital equipment

. Use of MRS/RIS information systems for patient information

. Image retrieval using PACS system.

. Interim Quality Control of Mammography Equipment and Laser Printer

INNER IMAGES, INC. Torrance, CA

Mammographer (part time) 12/2008-present

. Travel to various sites within Northern CA to perform screening analog

mammography exams

. Use of LoRad and Sophie mobile mammography units to perform exams

. Report results to patients and clinics

SUTTER HEALTH SYSTEMS Davis, CA / Yuba City, CA

Mammographer/Radiographer (per diem) 1/2008- 4/2012

. Perform general radiography and flouroscopic exams in an outpatient

Radiology setting using GE Advantix (digital),CR Fuji and PACS Amicas

. Handle all aspects of imaging in Upper GI, Barium Enema, and HSG, pain

management, OR and ER exams

. Perform Screening Mammography exams using an Instrumentarian Diamond

and Bennett unit

. Handle all aspects of Needle localizations, QC and QA requirements

. Perform Dexa scans using a GE lunar machine

. Demonstrate interim supervision of X-ray students in training

. Maintained schedule of patients for Ultrasound, Dexa and Mammography

exams

CATHOLIC HEALTHCARE WEST/MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL Sacramento, CA

Mammographer 12/2002-12/2007

. Performed screening mammography, diagnostic exams, and breast needle

localizations using a GE 600T unit

. Processed quality control films, maintained graphs, handled required

tests for MQSA

. Tracked outside mammography films, scheduled appointments for call

backs, tracked biopsy results, and maintained records of Radiologist's

continuing ed/ mammography readings

. Prepared department for accreditation and inspections

. Maintained the patient schedule between Mammography and Bone

Densitometry

RADIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES OF SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CA

Radiographer 7/1999 -

12/2002

. Traveled to various outpatient sites performing routine and

fluoroscopic exams

. Performed diagnostic and screening mammography

. Corrected ICD9 and CPT coding

SUTTER MEDICAL FOUNDATION Sacramento, CA

Radiographer 5/1997 -

9/2001

. Handled all necessary start up responsibilities of an outpatient X-ray

clinic

. Established policies, procedures, quality assurance/quality control

program for equipment

. Monitored patient flow through clinic(s) and performed x-ray exams on

patients

. Established and maintained program for Hazardous Waste Management

. Organized patient files and x-rays

. Trained in guidelines for proper billing of patient's account for x-

ray procedures

. Acted as interim supervisor of staff at on and off site locations

MEDSTONE INTERNATIONAL Aliso Viejo, CA

Mobile Lithotripsy Operator 2/1996 -

9/1996

. Traveled to various sites within Northern CA to treat patients with

kidney stones

. Set up and calibrated equipment

. Performed Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy and diagnostic x-rays

. Assisted patients, physicians and ancillary staff in the treatment of

renal stones

. Maintained equipment and ordering supplies

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS Sacramento, CA

Radiographer 7/1992- 2/1996

. Assisted in quality control on Equipment, processor, patient care and

computer system

. Supervised rotating staff

. Performed orthopedic X-rays, pre-surgical knee evaluations, post-

surgical total hip replacements, Ilizarov, Scanograms, and complete

Scoliosis studies

. Taught X-ray technologists orthopedic procedures

. Handled other exams such as Upper GI, Mammograms, and Pediatric

studies

. Set up ancillary orthopedic clinic at offsite location

H.W.S. HUSEBY, MD (HAND SPECIALIST) Concord, CA

Radiographer 1986- 6/1992

. Performed Orthopedic X-rays

. Scheduled procedures and surgery

. Assisted with cast applications, minor surgical office procedures and

removal of dressings

. Created and implemented injury and illness prevention program for

staff

. Refined medical records filing system

. Acted as interim office Supervisor

EDUCATION

CVPH SCHOOL of RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY Plattsburgh, NY

Certificate of Completion 1981

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

ARRT # 169596

CRT; Fluoroscopy Certificate; Mammography Certificate; #RHM46747

CPR and Venipuncture Certification

Digital Mammography Training received-2007

Member of ASRT, Sacramento Mammography Society and CA Society of Radiologic

Technologists

3D Breast Imaging Training received - 2014

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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