PAMELA L. AUSTIN

***** **** ****** ** *, Spanaway, WA 98387 (H) 360-***-**** (C) 360-***-**** addr8x@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Objective: My objective in working for this organization is to utilize my skills and expertise in the Mammography Department for value in having a positive impact in health care and the community.

I am a service-oriented Mammography Technologist with 20 plus years background in medical facilities. My core competencies include Mammography examinations in a team setting handling tasks with accuracy, competency, and efficiency, as well as excellent communication and time management skills.

Skills

Education and Training

Active Learning

Time Management

Active Listening

Judgment and Decision Making

Patient Safety and Security

Computers and Electronics

Collaboration and Teamwork

Experience

Travel Technologist, Mammography 05/2019 to 11/1/19

TaleMed – Loveland, OH

Adventist Health, Sonora, CA, Staff mammography technologist: performing screening mammography, auditing scheduled exams compliant with BiRads of prior exam reports, patient care, comfort and radiation safety during examinations, documenting thorough and accurate patient medical histories, confidential use of computer programs and imaging equipment for maintaining patient data and treatment records, collaborating with other medical team members, such as physicians, nurses, medical records, co workers in nearby departments to accomplish the goals of the organization each day.

Per Diem Mammogram Technologist 09/2014 to Current

MultiCare Health System – Covington, WA

Per Diem Staff Mammogram Technologist at 3 locations: Covington, Auburn, and Gig Harbor, WA, Breast Health Departments.

Excellent patient care in screening and diagnostic mammogram exams, collaboration with Radiologists and department staff to conduct procedures, monitoring patient conditions and comforting and educating them during examinations, Radiation safety, protection, and infection control procedures implemented, Confidential practices utilized, various computer programs and equipment proficiency and use to perform and document history, images, reporting, and charging.

Staff Mammography Technologist 02/2015 to 09/2018

Tacoma Radiology Associates – Tacoma, WA

Staff Mammography Technologist at fast paced facility in Tacoma, performing Screening and Diagnostic procedures with proficiency and patient satisfaction. Utilized HIPPA, Radiation Safety and Infection Control implemented, collaboration with personnel to produce high quality mammography procedures each day, accurate use of computer systems and programs for patient history and documentation and imaging. Exceeding successful performance in all duties of a mammogram technologist in a medical organization necessary for accomplishing progression of company business. Member of the Life Committee for TRA company events and employee involvement.

Mammography Special Procedures Technologist 08/2011 to 08/2014

Providence Regional Medical Center - Everett – Everett, WA

Staff Mammography Technologist, Full Time contract, Assisting Radiologists and technologists performing screening and diagnostic mammogram examinations in 3 locations: Providence Everett Breast Health Pavilion, Prov Mill Creek Breast Services, and Prov Monroe Breast Health Services. Involved in Quality Control documentation, patient care and radiation safety and infection control implementation, accurate documentation and uses of various computer software programs and Mammography equipment for imaging, assisted with initial set up and opening of Monroe facility and breast department, and actively involved in training mammography student and new employees.

Radiologic Technologist 02/2010 to 07/2011

Orthopedic Specialists – Portland, Oregon

Per Diem contract Orthopedic Radiologic Technologist at busy Orthopedic Practice with 8 physician/surgeons per day.

Staff Mammography and DEXA Technologist 12/2007 to 09/2009

Southwest Washington Medical Center – Vancouver, WA

Staff Mammography and DEXA technologist: Performed Mammography screening, diagnostic, breast localizations, ductograms, and specimen imaging, as well as DEXA examinations. Fully involved employee in departmental activities, including relocation of department and upgrading of equipment to 2D to 3D.

Patient care, radiation safety and protection, infection control, accurate documentation and confidential use of computer software and compliance.

Radiology Team Leader 02/2006 to 11/2007

Northwest Primary Care – Clackamas, Oregon

Performed all duties of a Mammography, DEXA, and Diag. Imaging Technologist. Provided technical and personnel supervision of Diagnostic Imaging, Mammography, DEXA, & Nerve Conduction Studies, as Team Leader, involving 4 office locations.

Trained new employees and students in software applications, general Diagnostic Imaging, Mammography, Nerve Conduction, & DEXA exams. Corroboratively implemented paper chart records into EHR in clinics, system wide.

Radiation safety application, successfully passed FDA and State inspections and ACR certifications for Diag. Imaging and Mammography departments.

Arranged staffing and scheduling of 10 employees involving 4 office locations Consulted on employee performance evaluations, hiring, and discipline. Conducted monthly staff meetings and continuing education events.

Maintained and updated QC procedure manual and Departmental Policies manuals, Performed daily QC, Mammography Tracking and Medical Outcome Audits, handling patient complaints, documentation of QA actions and results.

Prepared Mammography breast cancer cases for Radiologist's Tumor Boards, Successful direct communication with Management, Radiologists, Staff Technologists, and Co-workers to effect teamwork.

Communication with patients reducing anxiety and obtaining patient cooperation. Represented the Organization and Radiology Dept.at radiology activities in the company as well as in the community, i.e. Career Day at Clackamas Community College.

A key player in promoting and initiating activities to improve the quality, cost effectiveness and timeliness of services offered, resourcefulness and problem solving. Received many positive patient comments for exceptional patient care/experiences.

EHR documentation, reception, scheduling, medical terminology, computer applications, organization, prioritizing, darkroom processing, Order, track, locate, and file radiology films, jackets and requisitions; exam coding, preparation of films on multi-viewer for dictation.

Per Diem Mammography and DEXA Technologist 02/2005 to 04/2006

Southwest Washington Medical Center – Vancouver, Washington

Education

Bachelor of Science: Radiologic Technologist Health Sciences & Administration

Oregon Institute of Technology - Klamath Falls, Oregon

Business Jan 2010

Clark College -

Business classes, Computer Classes, Electronic Health Records Specialist Certificate

Additional Experience:

Vancouver Radiologists, Staff Radiologic, Mammography and DEXA tech

Vancouver, WA 6/2000-10/2004

Southwest WA Medical Center, Staff Radiologic, Mammography and CT Tech

Vancouver, WA 2/1992-2/1999

Kaiser Permanente, Staff Radiologic, Mammography, CT and EKG tech

Portland, OR 8/1981-6/1991

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