Logan Smiley
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented and experienced vascular sonographer with a strong background in protocol development, clinical collaboration, and departmental advancement. Skilled in creating and refining ultrasound protocols to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. Proven ability to work closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to support organizational growth and elevate the standard of care. Committed to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and fostering a collaborative work environment to enhance employee job satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vascular Sonographer Team Lead
University Of Tennessee Medical Center Knoxville
07.2023 - Current
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the current clinical trials, facilitating communication between research teams, surgeons, and clinical trials department.
- Researched and collaborated with surgeons to develop a clinical protocol for temporal artery ultrasounds- currently the only facility in knoxville that performs these examinations
- Assisted in updating protocols according to the facilities accredited criteria to keep other team members up to date on new practices, policy or protocol changes.
- Presenting updated criteria at regularly scheduled Quality Assurance meetings with the Medical Director and other Vascular Surgery team members to ensure the quality and safety standards are met with each exam performed.
- Trained new hires and students in vascular ultrasound techniques, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and maintaining high standards of diagnostic quality.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to ensure accurate interpretation of diagnostic imaging results.
- Assisted in the coverage of the department with scheduling of both patients and sonographers to ensure safe patient ratios are met and timely exams are performed for our patients and surgeons.
Vascular Sonographer
University Of Tennessee Medical Center Knoxville
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Served as the primary point of contact for colleagues facing challenges with complex cases, providing consultative support for both ultrasound scanning and report interpretation to ensure accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Selected by physicians as one of a limited group of sonographers trusted to assist in pseudoaneurysm thrombin injection procedures, demonstrating advanced technical skill and clinical reliability.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to develop plans for managing difficult cases and complex pre and post intervention of vascular cases including but not limited to bypass grafts, pseudoaneurysm injections, and clinical trails.
- Demonstrated expertise in interpreting images and analyzing data to identify pathologies and determine appropriate course of action for the patient and their treatment.
- Provided input into departmental workflow processes that improve efficiency.
- Executed quality control measures to ensure proper functioning of equipment used in the laboratory setting.
- Maintained close working relationships with physicians, providers, bio-med teams, registration and team members.
Sonographer
Tennova North
12.2018 - 07.2020
- Expanded on previous knowledge of small parts, abdomen, OB/GYN, vascular, vascular procedures, invasive procedures while working a heavier work load at a faster paced facility.
- Supervised and trained students and other medical sonographers.
- Performed up to 14 Ultrasounds on an average day.
Sonographer
Tennova Turkey Creek
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Performed high quality ultrasound examinations of the abdomen, pelvis, breast, small parts, vascular systems, OB and invasive procedures.
- Assisted physicians with interventional procedures such as biopsies, aspirations and drainages using ultrasound guidance.
- Assisting Surgeons and Radiologists in the Cath Lab and OR requiring a maintained sterile field and remaining calm and knowledgeable in high stress situations.
Education
Bachelor Of Health Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
South College
Knoxville, TN06-2017
Associate Of Science - Diagnostic In Medical Sonography
South College
Knoxville, TN05.2016
Associate In Science - undefined
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN05.2015
Skills
- Vascular Sonography
- General Sonography
- Organizational Growth
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Diagnostic Accuracy
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Critical thinking
Certification
RDMS (AB)
RVT
BLS
Timeline
Vascular Sonographer Team Lead
University Of Tennessee Medical Center Knoxville
07.2023 - Current
Vascular Sonographer
University Of Tennessee Medical Center Knoxville
07.2020 - 07.2023
Sonographer
Tennova North
12.2018 - 07.2020
Sonographer
Tennova Turkey Creek
01.2017 - 07.2018
Associate In Science - undefined
Pellissippi State Community College
Bachelor Of Health Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
South College
Associate Of Science - Diagnostic In Medical Sonography
South College
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