WINTERVILLE, NC, November 12, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Kara Jackson, MBA, has been recognized for achievement in healthcare and medical imaging.

Ms. Jackson's distinguished career in healthcare and medical imaging spans nearly 30 years and reflects a consistent commitment to excellence and professional growth. Since 2009, she has served as an ultrasonographer IV at CarolinaEast Health System in New Bern, North Carolina. In this capacity, she is responsible for producing diagnostic images, a process that relies heavily on her expertise rather than automation. Her work requires an advanced understanding of anatomy and the ability to identify and document pathology across multiple planes, ensuring accuracy and reliability in patient care.

Achieving Tech 4 status at CarolinaEast Health System is Ms. Jackson's most significant professional milestone, making her the only technologist in her department to reach this level through the clinical ladders program. This accomplishment, combined with her extensive credentials in abdominal, obstetric and gynecologic, breast, pediatric, and vascular ultrasound, reflects her dedication to advancing both her skills and the quality of care she provides.

Between 2015 and 2019, Ms. Jackson contributed her expertise as an ultrasound technologist at Vidant Health. Her responsibilities included performing a wide range of diagnostic procedures and upholding the highest standards of image acquisition. From 2008 to 2009, she served as ultrasound supervisor at Roanoke-Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, North Carolina, overseeing daily operations in the ultrasound department.

Prior to her time at Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, Ms. Jackson was an ultrasonographer at Physicians East in Greenville, NC, from 2003 to 2008, where she further refined her technical skills and deepened her experience across diverse clinical settings.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Jackson worked as a vascular technologist at Lenoir Memorial Hospital in Kinston from 2001 to 2003. She also served as an ultrasound technologist at Carolina Physician's, P.A., Greenville, NC, from 2000 to 2001 and began her professional journey at Vidant Medical Center (formerly Pitt County Memorial Hospital) from 1998 to 2000 after completing her formal training there.

Ms. Jackson's commitment to professional development is reflected in active memberships with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. These affiliations ensure ongoing access to continuing education opportunities and uphold rigorous standards within the field.

Education has played a pivotal role in shaping Ms. Jackson's career trajectory. She earned a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in leadership from East Carolina University College of Business in 2026, complemented by a certificate in leadership and organization from the same institution that year. In 2023, she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in healthcare management from East Carolina University. Her foundational studies include an Associate of Applied Science in ultrasound and another in medical assisting from Pitt Community College.

Ms. Jackson's credentials are further distinguished by multiple national board certifications. In 2018, she became a Registered Vascular Technologist through both Inteleos and the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. She earned the Registered Vascular Specialist credential through Cardiovascular Credentialing International in 2013. In 2002, she became a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer through Inteleos and through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, the latter covering abdomen, breast, obstetrics and gynecology, and pediatric sonography.

A driving force behind Ms. Jackson's achievements has been her desire to serve as a positive role model for her children by demonstrating perseverance and resilience. Inspired by her mother's encouragement during challenging periods balancing work, study, and family life, she has consistently pursued personal growth while maintaining high professional standards.

Defined by her work ethic and determination, Ms. Jackson never gives up when stumped; instead, she steps back to regroup. In 2025, while stuck on a difficult finance problem, she walked her usual route in the opposite direction, returned with a fresh perspective and solved it that same day, an experience that reinforced her confidence and her appreciation for working through challenges.

Beyond her clinical responsibilities, Ms. Jackson has demonstrated leadership and civic engagement through various organizations. While pursuing her master's degree, she was an active member of Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society for two years and served on its executive board as financial affairs officer during her final year. In this role, she coordinated fundraising efforts and secured Student Government Association funding for organizational events — marking the first time full funding was achieved for an initiation ceremony — while also volunteering during annual spring ceremonies.

Ms. Jackson's volunteerism includes selling tickets for a workplace raffle, which earned her approximately two points toward the clinical ladders program, and serving as a chaperone for Girl Scouts of the USA through her daughter's troop activities. Among her academic honors is the Upsilon Phi Delta award upon completion of her baccalaureate program; she was one of only 12 students selected for this distinction for academic merit.

Born in Flushing, Queens, Ms. Jackson values family deeply and takes pride in seeing her two sons and daughter establish successful careers following their own educational pursuits. She enjoys spending time outdoors walking with her dog, kayaking when possible and greeting neighbors during daily morning walks.

Looking ahead, Ms. Jackson welcomes opportunities to transition into administrative or managerial roles within healthcare or pursue an educator position specializing in ultrasound. She remains open to new challenges that would allow her to apply advanced knowledge gained through graduate studies while continuing to contribute meaningfully to patient care and professional development within medical imaging.

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