Proficient Mammography Technologist successful at performing speedy and accurate scans to meet load requirements in high-volume environments. Meticulous and systematic team player offering seven years of related experience. Dedicated to giving patients top-quality care.
Skills
Extensive experience with Hologic and Siemens mammography machines.
Extensive experience with Merge PACS, ISite Enterprise, Inteleviewer, Afga, VIA, Cerner, Touchworks, and Aries.
Extensive experience with Phillips, GE, and Fuji fixed radiolography equipment.
Shimadzu portable equipment.
GE fixed fluoroscopy unit.
GE and Siemens mobile fluoroscopy units.
Siemens fixed fluoroscopy surgical equipment.
AHA BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certified.
AHA Heartsaver First Aid certified.
Maintain staff schedule for Mammography technologist.
Organized and passed MQSA inspections.
Successfully completed ACR accreditation.
Performs follow up monitoring to establish whether the quality of care was improved by the actions taken or whether further action is required.
Medical Terminology
Time Management
Equipment Positioning
HIPAA Compliance
Infection Control
Quality Control Understanding
Biopsy Familiarity
Documentation and Reporting
Anatomy and Physiology
Quality Assurance
Team Collaboration
Caring and Compassionate
Procedure Explanation
Heavy Lifting
Inventory Oversight
Appointment Scheduling
Work Ethic
Computer Skills
Critical Thinking
Reliable and Trustworthy
Comfortable in a sterile environment for biopsies and procedures.
Experienced with creative positioning for a variety of patients (geriatric, pediatric, bariatric, etc.) to obtain optimal image quality.
Adept at technical factor manipulation to achieve does levels consistent the ALARA principle to include extensive use of radiation protection devices.
Experience with a wide variety with exam types to include difficult radiographic examinations.
Experience insuring compliance with accreditation agency requirements.
Experience
Lead Mammography Technologist, 06/2021 to Current Dupage Medical Group – Orland Hills, IL,
Independently performs requested examinations after receiving appropriate protocol from radiologist to establish examination requirements.
Receives, reviews, schedules, and completes mammography examination request from healthcare provider.
Determines the conditions at issue and the procedures and equipment to best meet the needs of the individual case.
Performs the full range of Mammography procedures in order to give instructions and guidance on old, new, or difficult operations.
Performs radiological procedures and examinations such as: mammography, bone density, general radiological exams to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury.
Performs radiological examinations using special low dose techniques, which includes adjusting equipment parameters to take into consideration physical differences in patients.
Develops, maintains, and reviews quality improvement and quality control programs in conjunction with the MQSA Quality Assurance system in the radiology department.
Ensure compliance with the accrediting and regulatory requirements such as the American College of Radiology (ACR) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Joint Commission.
Explains methods and procedures to the patient and answers questions to alleviate concerns when scheduling and while performing examination.
Fostered relationships with patients to minimize patient anxiety and distress, and enhance cooperation.
Formulates and maintains record keeping.
Educated patients on diagnostic imaging processes and positioning, and counseled patients to address concerns and answer inquiries.
Develop and maintain QI/QC/QA procedures.
Oversaw scheduling, patient coordination and department and equipment maintenance for consistent department operations.
Covered radiology several times per day to assist with X-rays and other scans.
Mammography Technologist, 02/2019 to 01/2022 Hca – Norcross, GA,
Independently performs requested examinations after receiving appropriate protocol from radiologist to establish examination requirements.
Determines the conditions at issue and the procedure and equipment to best meet the need of the individual case.
Recognizes the significance of all structures and the differences between artifact and normal pathology.
Monitor patient condition during examinations.
Makes exposure on own initiative to provide complete studies for the radiologist review and interpretation.
Performs radiological procedures and examinations such as: mammography, mammography guided needle biopsy, and stereotactic to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury.
Radiologic Technologist, 02/2015 to 08/2021 Upper Chesapeake Health – Forest Hill, MD,
Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions, and expectations.
Positioned patients and x-ray, and implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
Delivered comprehensive training to students and new technologists on equipment, imaging processing, patient relations and best practices.
Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
Maintained currency on radiologic technology and provided recommendations to leadership to update or replace equipment.
Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
Performs Radiographic procedures such as: general radiology exams, fluoroscopic exams, intraoperative procedures, and interventional examinations.
Explains methods and procedures to patients and answers questions to alleviate concerns when scheduling and while performing examinations.
Set and adjusted accessory equipment, provided assistance on difficult situation.
Adjust the procedure and positioning technique according to the type of patient being examined to guarantee the integrity and consistency of studies.
Observed and reported patient responses to instruction and movement if significant.
Monitors patient condition during examination, and if necessary rendors emergency aid and summons assistance.
Student Radiologic Technologist, 07/2014 to 05/2015 Norman Regional Hospital Authority – Moore, OK,
Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
Explains method and procedures to patients and answers questions to alleviate concerns and while performing examinations.
Education and Training
Certificate of Completion: Mammography, Expected in 09/2019 Health Learning Source - Murfreesboro, TN, GPA:
Associate of Applied Science: Radiologic Technology, Expected in 01/2015 Fortis Institute - Cookeville, TN, GPA:
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