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Certification
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Eunice Amankona

Eunice Amankona

diagnostic medical sonographer
Kumasi,Ashanti region

Summary

Skilled diagnostic medical sonographer with more than six years of hands-on experience. Expert in providing basic patient care when performing a wide range of diagnostic imaging procedures and producing high-quality images as well as issuing detailed diagnostic reports. Adept at managing equipment maintenance schedules, inventory and patient workflow. Hardworking employee with customer service, effective communication skills, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Ghana Health Service
Kumasi
01.2021 - Current
  • Perform sonographic examinations utilizing Abdominal, OB and GYN, Small Parts, Vascular techniques.
  • Produce high-quality images by adjusting equipment settings according to patient size and body habitus.
  • Operate ultrasound equipment to obtain images of internal organs for diagnostic purposes.
  • Prepare patients for exams by explaining procedures, positioning patients and providing comfort measures.
  • Review imaging results with physicians or other health care professionals.
  • Maintain records of all scans performed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Provide patient education concerning the ultrasound procedure prior to exam completion.
  • Update knowledge of new technologies through continuing education courses.
  • Ensure that the work area was stocked with necessary supplies and maintained a clean work environment.
  • Adhere to safety standards while operating complex machinery.
  • Communicate effectively with medical staff regarding patient conditions or needs.
  • Monitor fetal heart rate patterns during obstetric ultrasounds.
  • Observed strict confidentiality requirements when dealing with sensitive information.
  • Manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Participate in research projects related to sonography applications for diagnosis and treatment plan development.
  • Capture and develop images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
  • Reduce patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
  • Adjust patient positions to obtain best sites and angles to obtain necessary information from each scan.
  • Set machine parameters and adjusted during exams.
  • Perform practical training of final year sonography students and medical doctors.

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Manhyia District Hospital
Kumasi
11.2018 - 12.2020
  • Performed sonographic examinations utilizing Abdominal, OB and GYN, Small Parts, Vascular techniques.
  • Produced high-quality images by adjusting equipment settings according to patient size and body habitus.
  • Operated ultrasound equipment to obtain images of internal organs for diagnostic purposes.
  • Prepared patients for exams by explaining procedures, positioning patients and providing comfort measures.
  • Maintained records of all scans performed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Provided patient education concerning the ultrasound procedure prior to exam completion.
  • Ensured that the work area was stocked with necessary supplies and maintained a clean work environment.
  • Updated knowledge of new technologies through continuing education courses.
  • Monitored fetal heart rate patterns during obstetric ultrasounds.
  • Communicated effectively with medical staff regarding patient conditions or needs.
  • Adhered to safety standards while operating complex machinery.
  • Observed strict confidentiality requirements when dealing with sensitive information.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Participated in research projects related to sonography applications for diagnosis and treatment plan development.
  • Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
  • Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
  • Adjusted patient positions to obtain best sites and angles to obtain necessary information from each scan.
  • Used ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of internal structures, blood movements, bodily masses and target concerns such as fluid accumulations.
  • Set machine parameters and adjusted during exams.
  • Performed practical training of final year sonography students and medical doctors.

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Medxray Medical and Diagnostic Center, Bantama
Kumasi
07.2018 - 11.2018
  • Performed sonographic examinations.
  • Produced high-quality images by adjusting equipment settings according to patient size and body habitus.
  • Operated ultrasound equipment to obtain images of internal organs for diagnostic purposes.
  • Prepared patients for exams by explaining procedures, positioning patients and providing comfort measures.
  • Ensured that the work area was stocked with necessary supplies and maintained a clean work environment.
  • Reported any unusual findings or abnormal anatomy observed during examination to physician immediately.
  • Set machine parameters and adjusted during exams.

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Diagnostic unit, Directorate of surgery Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH)
Kumasi
06.2018 - 11.2018
  • Managed the ultrasound unit attached to the directorate.
  • Performed sonographic examinations.
  • Typed and issued out reports.
  • Cleaned and disinfected ultrasound machine and probes.
  • Performed ultrasound guided procedures with doctors.

Training Facilitator

VScan project by the Ghana Health Service
Kumasi
07.2018 - 09.2018

Trained, monitored and mentored midwifes in rural areas in obstetric ultrasound.

  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during trainings.
  • Monitored progress of participants throughout the duration of the program.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Intern

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH)
Kumasi
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Assisted in preparation for exams such as positioning patients for optimal imaging results.
  • Explained diagnostic procedures to patients and addressed any questions or concerns they may have had.
  • Prepared exam rooms prior to patient arrival by setting up necessary equipment.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times according to hospital standards.
  • Assisted in booking of ultrasound cases.
  • Performed examinations and typed preliminary reports for supervisor’s review.
  • Assisted in practical training of final year sonography students and rotational medical students through radiology.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Student

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH)
Kumasi
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Performed sonographic examinations of patients under the supervision.
  • Assisted in the maintenance and cleaning of ultrasound equipment.
  • Called and prepped patients for ultrasound examinations.
  • Typed ultrasound reports and issued them to patients with supervision.
  • Attended and presented clinical cases at seminars.

Susu Coordinator

Credit Union of Building and Road Research Institute
Kumasi
05.2013 - 09.2013
  • Analyzed data to identify trends in customer behavior and preferences.
  • Monitored inventory levels and ordered additional supplies as needed.
  • Assisted with the development of marketing campaigns aimed at increasing sales volume.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while upholding company standards.

Education

Master of Philosophy - Medical Imaging

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
02.2024

Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
07.2017

West African Senior Secondary Certificate - General science

Kumasi Wesley Girl’s High School.
Kumasi, Ghana
05.2013

Basic Education Certificate. - Basic courses

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic School.
Kumasi, Ghana
05.2010

Skills

  • Unit Administration
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Patient Safety
  • Health Education
  • Impeccable written and verbal communication skills in English and Twi
  • Organized, high multi-taxing ability and good at prioritizing work
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure
  • Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
  • Team player, hardworking, reliable and efficient
  • Ability to learn quickly
  • Capable of understanding and operating equipment quickly
  • computer literate with high proficiency in Microsoft word and PowerPoint
  • Proficient in the following ultrasound examinations:

1 Obstetrics

2 Small parts (prostate, Breast, thyroid, scrotal etc)

3 Abdominal

4 Transcranial

5 Vascular

6 Musculoskeletal

7 Transvaginal

8 Gynecologic

9 Urological

Accomplishments

    Served as Girl’s prefect in primary and Junior High School for 2007 and 2010 academic year.

    Served as head of organizing department for Christ Apostolic Students Association (CASA- KNUST) in tertiary institution.

Languages

Asante twi
First Language
Bono twi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

  • Bachelor of science certificate
  • Certificate of completion, National service scheme
  • License to practice, Allied Health Professionals Council
  • Annual continuous professional development certificates.

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Watching documentaries and movies.
  • Organizing and cleaning
  • Learning new skills.

Personal Details

NATIONALITY: Ghanaian

DATE OF BIRTH:  15TH June 1994

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English, Asante Twi, Bono

Marital Status: Married 

Objectives

  

- To contribute in rendering quality health services by ensuring excellent ultrasound imaging and detailed reporting.

- To render quality ultrasound services.

- To work as part of a team with other health care providers for the benefit of patients.

- To gradually emphasize the importance of imaging in diagnosis.

To bring the practice of Sonography as a profession into high repute in Ghana.  

References

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Timeline

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Ghana Health Service
01.2021 - Current

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Manhyia District Hospital
11.2018 - 12.2020

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Medxray Medical and Diagnostic Center, Bantama
07.2018 - 11.2018

Training Facilitator

VScan project by the Ghana Health Service
07.2018 - 09.2018

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Diagnostic unit, Directorate of surgery Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH)
06.2018 - 11.2018

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Intern

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH)
09.2017 - 08.2018

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Student

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH)
06.2016 - 07.2017

Susu Coordinator

Credit Union of Building and Road Research Institute
05.2013 - 09.2013

Master of Philosophy - Medical Imaging

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

West African Senior Secondary Certificate - General science

Kumasi Wesley Girl’s High School.

Basic Education Certificate. - Basic courses

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic School.
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