Josephine Nketiah

Company Overview

Website: http://www.questmedicalimaging.com/

• Oversaw daily management and delegated tasks to relevant staff.
• Managed over 50 client per day with client satisfactory results.
• Supervised daily operations and delegated tasks to staff.
• Effective roster scheduling of staff for effective workflow.
• Digitized and archived hardcopy documents.
• Ensured optimal functioning of equipment and coordinated with the biomedical engineering provider (General Electric) for fault resolution.
  Organized quarterly preventive maintenance for ultrasound equipment.
• Coached and mentored junior sonographers, optimizing wider team performance and productivity.
• Demonstrated professionalism at all times; helped build trust between patients and healthcare providers.
• Documented incidental findings impacting patient safety and care and developed preventive strategies.
• Provided overall supervision and conducted annual performance appraisals.
• Collaborated with the Practice Manager to prepare and manage the department budget.
• Led initiatives to develop new approaches for patient care services.
• Offered re-scanning and second opinion support to colleagues as needed.
• Ensured compliance with certification and accreditation standards for all staff.
• Set annual staff targets and prepared operational reports to achieve departmental goals.
• Provided strategic direction and guidance for departmental workflow.

Company Overview: Website: http://www.questmedicalimaging.com/

• Conducted ultrasound examinations in abdominopelvic, vascular, small parts, head and neck, and musculoskeletal (knee, shoulder, wrist, elbow) areas with professionalism and care.
• Strictly followed all protocols for ultrasound procedures and operated ultrasound machines according to SOP.
• Completed all ultrasound examinations within optimal timeframes as per SOP.
• Assisted colleague sonographers by offering second opinions and helping with Doppler compressions when necessary.
• Coordinated with other departments (CD burner, front desk, radiographers, estate, radiologist, paramedics) to ensure smooth workflow.
• Delivered a professional standard of care for clients, triaging emergency, appointment, and protocol clients within TAT per scope of practice.
• Communicated effectively with patients to foster understanding and comfort.
• Used proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustments, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Verified radiologist reports for errors and prompted for addendum and corrections.
• Carefully observed, interpreted images, and presented findings to the reporting radiologist.
• Differentiated between normal and abnormal sonographic image findings.
• Prepared exam rooms and ultrasound equipment in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Assisted radiologists with ultrasound-guided aspirations and needle biopsies.
• Collaborated with urologists during Penile Doppler ultrasound studies.
• Applied independent, professional, and ethical judgment in sonography examinations to ensure accurate capture and labelling of anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions on sonograms.
• Identified and documented any limitations to the sonography examination.

• Ordered and maintained departmental supplies to ensure continuous operation.
• Conducted obstetric and gynaecological scans for early detection of potential issues.
• Conducted anatomy scans, biophysical profiles, and growth assessments.
• Maintained ultrasound equipment, extending its lifespan and reliability.
• Kept abreast of the latest developments in sonography through continuous professional development courses.
• Upheld privacy and confidentiality standards in all interactions with patients and their data.
• Completed paediatric ultrasound exams with a gentle approach, reducing child distress levels.
• Performed obstetric and gynaecological scans for early detection of potential issues.
• Maintained ultrasound equipment, extending its lifespan and reliability.
• Completed paediatric ultrasound exams with a gentle approach, reducing child distress levels.
• Managed case referrals, processing images promptly and accurately.

• Performed variety of ultrasound examinations including Abdomen/GYN, Doppler (venous), small parts such as thyroid, Scrotal and breast Ultrasound
• Followed physician's orders, provided sonograms and report for interpretation by physician
• Maintained ultrasound equipment, extending its lifespan and reliability.
• Adhered to departmental protocols whilst ultrasounds; modalities to improve efficiency.
• Upheld privacy and confidentiality standards throughout all interactions with patients and their data.
• Attended further training and Continued Professional Development (CPD) through allied health professions trainings and opportunities.

• Performed various ultrasound examinations like abdomen, obstetrics, vascular and small parts under radiologist supervision
• Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff by adhering to infection control guidelines and equipment sterilization protocols
• Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides
• Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set protocols
• Prioritized patient privacy by maintaining strict confidentiality of medical records, personal information, and imaging results
• Reduced patient waiting times through efficient scheduling coordination with front desk staff

• Utilized various imaging protocols for effective examination under the supervision of specialist and residents Radiologist
• Obtained relevant patients History prior to examination
• Explained procedure to patients to gain knowledge to what examination they have to do
• Evaluated images during and after examination for quality and diagnosis
• Presented numerous PowerPoint Presentations of interesting Clinical cases
• Followed-up on clinical cases