Professional Radiology Technologist with credentials as Registered Radiologic Technologist and Mammography (RTRM), American Society of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT), and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT); possess over ten years as a Registered Technologist and a combined twenty years of experience providing quality patient care in clinical and hospital environments. Assist with invasive/non-invasive procedures and examinations; perform fluoroscopic procedures, angiograms, IVPE /CTIVPs, Hysterosalpingograms (HSG)s,
Demonstrated ability to provide outstanding patient care; proven decision making skills ensuring the best customer care is provided; compassion and empathy when working with individuals in highly stressful situations; compassionate individual with the ability to provide comprehensive explanation of processes to alleviate fears. Pay close attention to details to ensure accuracy and completeness; experienced in chart documentation and file management.
Operate and maintain complex radiological testing equipment; ability to manipulate and capture computer data and images for interpretation, reproduce images to film for storage. Utilize networking system; adhere to patient confidentiality and information security guidelines.
Experience
07/2001 - 04/2011
Baylor University Medical Center － Dallas, TXRADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST II
Completed diagnostic radiographic procedures in the radiology department of a 1025-bed teaching hospital; performed radiographic examinations such as multiaxial tomography, specialized soft tissue examinations with both automatic exposure control and fixed timed exposures; quality control procedures to include processor sensitometry / densitometry, screened contact tests, and maintained records in accordance with American College of Radiology and FDA standards as well as those required by the Medical Center.
Performed interventional radiograms including angiograms, arteriogram, and venigrams; followed computer acquisition protocols.
Prepared patients for biopsies, reassured the patient, insured comfort, and protected localizing needles and prepared patient for transport to OR.
Scheduled patient examinations; maintained records.
Retrieved digitized scans from computer files for radiologist.
Established IV access in all age groups and administered contrast agents.
Inventoried scanning rooms; insuring availability of sterile supplies, contrast agents, catheters and equipment.
Prepared sterile tray for procedures and assisted radiologist with evasive/non-evasive procedures.
Knowledgeable of filing and correspondence records of the Radiology Department, Patient Administration to maintain statistical information and coordinate dissemination of information on radiologic issues.
Thoroughly familiar with Medical Terminology; correlate surgical, pathological and radiological results in various statistical records.
Assisted in maintaining radiologic films.
Participated in instructing radiologic technology students on all aspects of diagnostic radiologic imaging technology, methodology, and practical applications.
12/2000 - 06/2001
St. Joseph's/Candler Health System Inc － Savannah, GATechnologist Assistant
Under the indirect supervision of the technologist Performed radiographic exams.
Ensured room was prepared and ready with proper supplies upon patient arrival.
Responded to patient request for assistance, information and needs in a timely and caring manner.
08/2000 - 12/2000
Hilton Head Medical Center & Clinics － SCRadiology Technologist
Performed radiographic exams under the supervision of the technologist.
Ensured patients were transported back to floor in a safe, respectful and timely manner.
Properly matched films, requests and folders.
11/1995 - 06/2000
Georgia Regional Hospital － Savannah, GAHealth Service Technician
Assisted patients with daily living skills.
Provided companionship and aided patients in activity functions.
Ensured safety of patients, visitors, families and staff.
Education
2001
Armstrong Atlantic State UniversitySavannah, GABachelor of Science: Radiologic TechnologiesRadiologic Technologies
96 hrs Clinical Training in Computer TomographyGPA: Nycomed Award for Clinical ExcellenceNycomed Award for Clinical Excellence
2011
Johnston Community CollegeNCMammography Certification Initial Training5 Hours Initial Training
2011
Pitt Community CollegeGreenville, NCMammography Training Program
Wilson Outpatient Imaging CenterNC30 Hours Initial Mammography Training 100 Hours Mammography Clinical Training 8 Hours Digital Mammography Training American Society of Radiologic Technology (ASRT) ACCREDITATION Register Technologist Radiology of Mammography (RTRM) - Registered American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - Registered Texas Department of Health - Registered Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certified
Skills
Basic, Department of Health, filing, imaging, instructing, Life Support, Medical Terminology, access, protocols, quality control, Radiologic Technologists, Radiologic Technology, Radiology, safety, scanning, supervision, teaching
Bachelor of Science : Radiologic Technologies 96 hrs Clinical Training in Computer Tomography Mammography Certification Initial Training Mammography Training Program 30 Hours Initial Mammography Training 100 Hours Mammography Clinical Training 8 Hours Digital Mammography Training American Society of Radiologic Technology (ASRT) ACCREDITATION Register Technologist Radiology of Mammography (RTRM) - Registered American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - Registered Texas Department of Health - Registered Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certified
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