Anna Shuler
Alma
Summary
Dynamic Mammography Coordinator at Salem Township Hospital with expertise in diagnostic imaging and patient advocacy. Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective scheduling and communication, while implementing quality assurance protocols that improved safety compliance. Skilled in multitasking and optimizing resource allocation, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mammography Coordinator
Salem Township Hospital
02.2008 - Current
- Schedule radiologic appointments, obtain exam orders, insurance authorizations, retrieval of previous exams and reports to enhance patient flow.
- Implementation of quality assurance protocols, ensuring compliance with industry standards and improving patient safety.
- Maintain comprehensive patient records, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility for healthcare providers..
- Submission of patient history information and radiological exams via PACS,EPIC and Radflow.
- Streamline workflow by efficiently managing patient schedules and accommodating urgent cases when needed.
- Capture images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Collaborate with radiologists to ensure high-quality images are produced for accurate, reliable review and interpretation.
- Provide comprehensive patient care, addressing concerns and explaining procedures to alleviate anxiety and ensure understanding.
- Reduce radiation exposure by adhering to ALARA principles and utilizing appropriate shielding techniques.
- Provide department coverage for non-call shifts.
Radiologic Technologist
Salem Township Hospital
05.2006 - 02.2008
- Administered patient imaging procedures to obtain accurate diagnostic results and support patient care plans.
- Executed routine maintenance checks on radiologic equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with physicians and radiologists to develop and follow personalized imaging protocols for individual patient needs.
- Monitored patient conditions during imaging procedures to ensure safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Utilized radiation protection measures to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure.
- Submitted and documented imaging results and patient information in data management systems such as PACS, EPIC and Radflow for accurate record-keeping.
Education
Associate of Science - Associates in Applies Science
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, ILSkills
- Radiologic imaging
- Radiation safety
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Communication
- Patient education
- PACS management
- Appointment scheduling
- Portable X-ray
- Mammography
- Quality control
- Computed tomography
- Contrast Administration
Certification
IEMA
ARRT(R)(M)(CT)
ASRT
BLS
Timeline
Mammography Coordinator
Salem Township Hospital
02.2008 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Salem Township Hospital
05.2006 - 02.2008
Associate of Science - Associates in Applies Science
Kaskaskia College