Melany L. Thompson
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Adept CT Technologist with 5 years of experience. Applies up-to-date diagnostic imaging techniques to produce clear, informative imaging clarifying patient abnormalities. Competent in performing all CT/X-RAY related functions in professional environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Computed Tomography Technologist/Radiologic Technologist
Swift Creek Freestanding Emergency Center
Midlothian, VA
04.2017 - Current
- Performing diagnostic scans and images in emergent settings quickly and efficiently along with basic patient care in a solo capacity
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
Computed Tomography Technologist
John Randolph Medical Center
08.2012 - 05.2018
- Performing x-rays/CT's on Inpatients/Outpatients/ER patients
- Basic knowledge/skill utilizing a C-arm in the OR and Endoscopy
- Fluoroscopy studies
- Performing CT exams and assisting in biopsies under supervision of the lead CT technologist.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Radiology Coordinator/Staff Technologist
BetterMed Urgent Care
12.2012 - 04.2017
- Clinical capacity – triaging patients, performing x-rays, all above mentioned clinical skills
- Maintaining dosimeters for all x-ray techs
- Continued maintenance of State of Virginia health department licenses and inspections
- Maintaining relationships with outpatient imaging centers to facilitate superior patient care
- Point of contact for all software and hardware installs and continued maintenance of all sites
- Sole trainer of personnel for all new Radiologic Technologists for all sites
- Monthly reconciliation of billing from radiology overread company for all sites.
- Coordinated inventory supplies and equipment to maximize team productivity
Education
16 hour ARRT accredited course in Computed Tomography -
Bon Secours School of Imagine
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Richmond School of Health And Technology
Hopewell, Virginia08.2012
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient shielding techniques
- X-rays
- Patient education
Certification
- BLS Training/Certification
- ARRT Certified
Timeline
Computed Tomography Technologist/Radiologic Technologist
Swift Creek Freestanding Emergency Center
04.2017 - Current
Radiology Coordinator/Staff Technologist
BetterMed Urgent Care
12.2012 - 04.2017
Computed Tomography Technologist
John Randolph Medical Center
08.2012 - 05.2018
16 hour ARRT accredited course in Computed Tomography -
Bon Secours School of Imagine
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Richmond School of Health And Technology
- BLS Training/Certification
- ARRT Certified
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