Experienced (ARRT) Licensed Computed Tomographer with several years of experience. Skilled in producing high quality diagnostic images, comforting patients, and delivering clinical instruction to staff and students. Demonstrates leadership skills which guides teams towards success and strengthens relationships with patients and physicians. Seeking to pursue further education in alignment with the missions of Public Health Practices. Motivated to apply an educational foundation and hands-on experience to learn new skills, advance knowledge, and promote community-focused wellness.
Skills
Public health
Patient safety
First Aid/CPR
Health education/Continuing education
Diagnostic imaging
Needle localization
Phlebotomy
Clinical workflow
Medical terminology
Communications
Effective collaboration with internal and external partners
Relationship development
Operational improvement
Problem resolution
Project organization
Inventory management
Insurance billing
HIPAA
Experience
CAT Scan Technologist, 08/2014 - Current Highmark Inc. – Union City, PA,
Captures and develops images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
Captures diagnostic images, including fluoroscopy, x-ray, orthopedic, and CT/CAT scans.
Imaging for non-invasive, needle localized procedures such as biopsies and drainages.
Fostered relationships with patients to minimize patient anxiety and distress, and enhance cooperation.
Administered drugs and fluids to patients, including IV contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, and barium enemas.
Basic understanding of physician office operations, clinical workflow and medical terminology.
Ability to work with physicians and all levels of leadership to meet the business demands of customers.
Maintains the highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
X-Ray Technologist, 08/2014 - Current Radnet – Oxnard, CA,
Positions GE and Toshiba imaging equipment and adjusts controls to set exposure time and distance.
Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.
Provides proper instruction and guidance to radiological students, evaluates, assesses and documents competency or clinical rotations in the department as applied.
Adheres to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
Maintains imaging equipment, assessing for issues and proper functionality after each use, troubleshooting concerns and escalating major issues to maintenance staff.
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