Productive MRI Technologist with more than 20 years of progressive expertise in hospital clinical settings. Highly knowledgeable in multimodality imaging. Skilled in providing patients with educational information and instruction to ease anxiety and produce high-quality, high-resolution images.
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On a daily basis, I perform multiple MRI's on a vast array of patients. I currently scan on 4 different MRI platforms, one being a 3T. I am trained in MRI Fetal scans, MR Spectroscopy, MR Perfusion, MR Functional, Breast MRI and Pediatric Imaging and Trauma. I am trained in customer satisfaction while obtaining high, professional diagnostic imaging. I am constantly reducing patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations. I am responsible for the safety of my patients and must be able to properly alter protocols to the disease or radiologist preference. I am proficient in starting IV's and administer IV contrast materials to patients. I am in constant communication with the In-House patients, doctors' offices, physicians, radiologists, nurses, pharmacy and other radiology departments. I assist on a daily basis with managing the schedule for the day and accomplishing MRI's quickly yet thoroughly. I scan sedation patients and work with Anesthesia on patients requiring anesthesia sedation. I daily review patients history to obtain the best MRI exam for the patient. I transport patients to and from the ER or in house. I can lift at least 50lbs. I am constantly having to transfer patients from beds or wheelchairs. I am trained in MR safety and up to date on CPR and licensing. I am proficient with PACS and McKesson and Cerner. Daily I juggle multiple projects and tasks to ensure the highest quality scan within a timely manner. My goal everyday is to ensure each patient I come in contact with receives excellent care, compassion and open communication.
While employed with UMC I performed x-rays for 1 year. I cross trained into CT and worked in this department for over 10 years. I was responsible for starting IV's, scanning all age groups, adapting protocols per patients and doctors request. I administered IV contrast agents, checked blood levels for appropriate labs to ensure the safety of each patient. I scanned Level 1 Trauma patients efficiently and effectively. I worked closely with the ER and radiologists to provide the the optimal scan for each patient in a timely manner. I was responsible for transporting patients safely. I time managed the schedule on a daily basis and prevented long wait times. While in CT, I cross trained into MRI and did both for several years. I was proficient in biopsies, drainages, sedations and anesthesia cases.
While employed at this facility I was soley responsible for providing x-rays and CT scans. I also triaged patients as they came into the ER and also ran ECG's on patients and started IV's. I captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment. I tested patients to gather information on wide range of illnesses and diagnoses. I reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques. I maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures. I operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides when unable to ambulate to the scan room. I ran labs and was proficient on running QC for the CBC and CMP machines. I was trained in running tests such as flu, RSV, pregnancy, drugs, strep, etc. I was responsible for the lab, x-rays and ct scans during my 12 hour shift. I was responsible for relaying crucial information to the physicians and nurses.
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