Aaliyah Sutton
Summary
Skilled Radiologic Technologist and Medical Assistant with a proven track record at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, adept in patient safety and phlebotomy. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and a compassionate approach, ensuring patient comfort while maintaining high standards of care. Expert in utilizing radiologic and medical equipment, significantly enhancing patient service and assistance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Heights, IL
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Operated radiologic equipment to obtain images of body structures with direct and indirect supervision.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
- Communication skills to help pediatric patients understand how X-rays work.
- Followed radiation safety measures, such as ALARA, and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Sanitize imaging equipment after each patient to prevent the spread of germs and illnesses.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
Medical Assistant
Midwest Express, Inc.
Mount Greenwood, Illinois
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
Medical Assistant
Aunt Martha's Chicago Heights Women Health Center
Chicago Heights, IL
09.2019 - 02.2023
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technolgy
South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, IL05.2023
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Coyne College
Chicago, IL10.2018
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Comfort Patients
- Phlebotomy Skills
- Aseptic Techniques
- Patient Safety
- Patient Service and Assistance
- Patient Flow
Certification
- Registered Medical Assistant , AMT
- BLS CPR -2024-2026
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2024
Medical Assistant
Midwest Express, Inc.
06.2023 - 09.2023
Medical Assistant
Aunt Martha's Chicago Heights Women Health Center
09.2019 - 02.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technolgy
South Suburban College of Cook County
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Coyne College