Katherine (Shian Yea) Wong
Sonographer (General, Breast, and MSK) at Mayfair- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
Topline Score
Bio
Credentials
-
Burwin MSK
Burwin Institute -
CRGS
Sonography Canada -
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen (RDMS)
ARDMS -
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Breast (RDMS)
ARDMS -
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Obstetrics and Gynecology (RDMS)
ARDMS -
Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer (RMSKS)
ARDMS
Experience
-
Mayfair
-
United States
-
Financial Services
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Sonographer (General, Breast, and MSK)
-
Aug 2016 - Present
Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images. Took patient medical history and answered preliminary questions regarding procedure. Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records and exams. Handled private and confidential information in compliance with clinic policies and procedures. Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation. Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, images and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making. Operated GE and Canon(Toshiba) equipment, calibrated settings and adjusted controls to obtain accurate scans. Collaborated with technicians from other modalities to provide comprehensive patient exams. Mentored students on general scanning and staff sonographers on MSK scanning techniques and protocols. Scanned patients referred by Alberta Health Services Emergency Department, correctional facilities, and professional sports teams requiring high levels of personal sensitivity. Show less
-
-
-
University of Western Ontario
-
Non-profit Organizations
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Undergraduate Summer Research Assistant
-
May 2009 - Aug 2010
Investigated the role of GSK-3β on angiogenesis during endochondral ossification of axial and appendicular skeletal development Investigated the role of GSK-3β on angiogenesis during endochondral ossification of axial and appendicular skeletal development
-
-
Education
-
The Michener Institute
Graduate Diploma, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer -
McGill University
Master of Science (MSc), Human/Medical Genetics and Developmental Biology -
The University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Honours Specialization in Genetics