Aaron Johns

• Assisted physicians during complex, minimally invasive procedures for ESRD patients including angioplasties, catheter insertions, exchanges, removals, and fistula or graft thrombectomies.
• Ensured successful transfer of procedure images from C-Arm to PACS for accurate documentation.
• Maintained sterile environments to uphold patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Managed inventory of sterile and non-sterile supplies using SAP inventory system.
• Conducted annual fluoroscopy of protective lead to ensure radiation safety standards.
• Executed steam sterilization of surgical instruments utilizing autoclave techniques.

• Provided care to patients from the Emergency Department who were dealing with anything from minor illnesses to trauma and stroke level events.
• Performed various stat X-Rays of skull, neck, chest, abdomen, spine, upper and lower extremities; CT angiograms of the brain, neck, chest, abdomen, extremities, and aorta with runoffs; Contrast and non contrast CT exams of head, neck, chest, abdomen, spine, and extremities.
• Ensuring the successful transfer of images from equipment to PACS with proper charting and paperwork included.
• Conducted regular maintenance checks on imaging equipment such as Quality Assurance to ensure optimal performance.
• Monitored inventory levels of necessary supplies and materials used in daily operations.

Performed various stat x-rays mainly out of the Emergency Department while also performing some non-emergent exams of inpatients. Occasionally floated to the OR when needed.

• Seasonal job that involved various duties assisting the lead tech such as: building satellite dishes, digging trenches, wiring cables under houses or through roofs, weekly inventory checks, and keeping supplies inside the truck in an organized and cleanly manner.

• Scanning and loading various sized packages onto an 18 foot trailer while efficiently making use of the space given.