Ruth Devenney

• Helped patients feel comfortable with procedures by explaining steps and answering questions.
• Tested equipment regularly to identify malfunctions and calibrate settings. Routine QC
• Greeted patients with warm smile and promoted individual comfort throughout procedures and scans while being as discrete as possible.
• Fostered relationships with patients to minimize patient anxiety and distress, and enhance cooperation.
• Participated in continuing education courses related to Mammography Technologist duties.

• Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
• Knowledge of current treatments for both Osteopenia and Osteoporosis

Aware of risk factors both lifestyle and for population

Increase in patient awareness for Dexa Scan

• Reset examination rooms between appointments by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
• Monitored patient's condition during radiologic procedures in order to maintain comfort level throughout the process.
• When working off sites often had to pitch in for General Radiography duties however last few years Mammography has been my primary focus.
• Routine QC Duties
• Making patients aware of on line results that they are available and often patients are relieved and reduce stress by realizing they do not need to return for additional imaging.
• Both Screening and Diagnostic studies all patients need education and assurance.
• Worked with the " Free Mammo program and shared information with the population.
• Breast Care is in the forefront and especially young women often treating one patient can lead to increased awareness to another.
• Good Care brings increased volume