JILLIAN ZIMMERMAN

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Highly skilled registered ARDMS Diagnostic Medical Sonographer specializing in OB/GYN and Breast ultrasound. WORK EXPERIENCE

Sonographer

09/2018 to Present

Advocate Aurora Sherman Hospital

1425 N. Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123

Enhanced patient experience through initial interaction and offering adequate time to both explain examination as well as answer any questions or concerns patient may have. Working within the hospital main ultrasound department caring for outpatients, inpatients, and emergency department patients.

Managing daily workflow while working independently at offsite locations. Working in Women's health center performing screening breast exams, diagnostic breast exams, and breast biopsies.

Assist other technicians within the department as well as the training and orientation of new employees. Perform general, small parts, OB/GYN, breast, vascular, and other ultrasound sonographic examinations. Evaluate organs specific to protocol, including related anatomy as necessary. Interacte with experienced interpreting physicians by recording test results and preparing preliminary reports. Assisting the radiologist in performing special procedures such as abscess drainage, paracentesis, thoracentesis, breast and thyroid biopsies.

Maintained composure while working in face-paced environment. Sonographer

10/2016 to 08/2018

University Of Chicago Medical Center

5841 S. Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637

Performed all facets of ultrasound services for infant to adult patients as assigned between 2 hospitals and at an outpatient imaging center.

Explain examination and procedure process to patients, select equipment and technique, and complete ultrasound services as prescribed by physicians.

Perform bedside patient examinations, as well as emergent cases from the emergency room and inpatients/outpatients that included neonates, adult, and geriatric. Collaborate with physican and other medical personnel in an effort to provide quality patient care. Provide written and oral presentation of the examination findings to the physician for diagnosis. SKILLS

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to greet and calm patients, explain exams and procedures, aquire medical history, and ensure positive patient experience.

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Well-versed in use of color doppler, Power doppler, Spectral doppler, and Elastography ultrasonography - 5 years Epic, PACS, Penrad imaging - 5 years

100+ hours of continuing medical education (CME) - 5 years Keeping up to date with changing American College of Radiology (ACR) American Cancer Society (ACS) as well as other health organizations guidelines.

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EDUCATION

Harper College

Associate

Associate of Applied Science

1200 West Algonquin Road, palatine, IL 60067

01/2013 to 08/2016