David Jacobus
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Computed Tomography Technologist offering more than 8 years of experience. Adept at performing wide array of tests. Committed to maintaining highest safety and quality standards. Highly skilled in quickly building rapport with patients and easing anxieties about potential diagnoses and procedures. Well versed in beam-restrictive techniques, inventory management and workplace safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Computed Tomography Technologist
St.Davids Georgetown Hospital
Georgetown, TX
10.2011 - Current
- Complied with department and hospital radiation and safety standards.
- Complied with departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety, heeding appropriate reporting requirements.
- Calibrated, maintained and troubleshot radiologic equipment to minimize operational downtime.
- Used computed tomography equipment to take images of patients from different angles to form complete picture of condition and provide firm foundation for accurate diagnosis.
Radiological Technologist
St.Davids North Austin Medical Center
Austin, TX
10.2010 - 09.2011
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Adhered closely to quality control standards in developing and labeling of diagnostic imaging materials.
- Conducted regular research on developments in radiologic technology to make valuable recommendations on equipment updates and replacements.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
06.1998 - 06.2005
- Developed personal skills such as confidence, self-discipline, ethics and leadership abilities.
- Fallowed safety rules and regulations
- Directed and mentored team members, providing guidance and professional development.
- Conducted life saving techniques in a practical setting
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NCAssociate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Austin Community College
Austin, TX08.2010
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Diagnostic imaging
- Patient confidentiality
- Radiopharmaceutical administration
- Physician assistance
- Patient education
- Training and Development
- Team building
Timeline
Staff Computed Tomography Technologist
St.Davids Georgetown Hospital
10.2011 - Current
Radiological Technologist
St.Davids North Austin Medical Center
10.2010 - 09.2011
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
06.1998 - 06.2005
No Degree - General Studies
Coastal Carolina Community College
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Austin Community College