Alexandra Black
Summary
Empathetic professional with a versatile background, recognized for high productivity and compassionate care. Expertise in collaborative teamwork, staff education, and effective communication. Aiming to integrate patient care with a strong commitment to victim advocacy in a new role.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Radiology Technologist
McLeod Health- Clarendon
Manning, USA
02.2022 - Current
- Provide compassionate patient care to a diverse population, encompassing infants, children, and the elderly.
- Maintain the highest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality throughout all interactions.
- Utilize meticulous attention to detail to deliver high-quality imaging for critical diagnoses within three distinct imaging modalities.
- Responsibilities include obtaining comprehensive patient histories, documenting any specific needs, and communicating these to the appropriate staff members.
- Maintain accurate records of patient information, encompassing medical histories, test results, and reports.
- Demonstrate proficiency in multiple radiologic modalities, adapting to the evolving needs of the department.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and outcomes.
- Greet patients warmly and foster a sense of comfort throughout procedures and scans through empathetic communication.
- Uphold the highest levels of quality, safety, and patient confidentiality by adhering to hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Regularly test equipment to identify malfunctions and calibrate settings as necessary.
Unit Program Coordinator
United States Air Force
Shaw AFB, USA
05.2024 - 10.2025
- Provided guidance on successful unit program implementation.
- Organized staff meetings, conferences, and training.
- Prepared personnel reports and records.
- Provided technical assistance on program implementation.
- Reviewed programs for efficiency and Examined programs for effectiveness.
- Ensured compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Drafted internal communications on policy changes.
- Provided administrative support, including scheduling, memo review, and memo generation.
Non Commissioned Officer in Charge Mammography
United States Air Force
Scott AFB, USA
10.2015 - 03.2020
- Conducted screening, diagnostic, and procedural mammography examinations.
- Completed nearly 600 breast cancer screenings annually.
- Led the clinic through a Food and Drug Administration inspection covering 24 critical areas.
- Responsible for coordinating patient care, ensuring patients with positive cancer diagnoses received appropriate appointments with the cancer center, collaborating with the nurse manager to provide social support, and preparing and delivering necessary patient records.
- Assumed additional duties within the base Sexual Assault and Prevention Response program, to include maintaining the unit's program for three years.
- Ensured that training requirements were met for 150 active duty and civilian employees.
Radiology Technologist
United States Air Force
Lackland AFB, USA
11.2012 - 10.2015
- Operated fixed and mobile imaging equipment to obtain quality imaging.
- Assisted physicians during a variety of imaging procedures.
- Precepted and mentored students, aiding in sign offs and understanding of diagnostic imaging standards.
- Expected to obtain patient history and vitals for special procedures and report vital information to radiologists.
- Selected as quality control monitor for attention to detail skills.
- Reviewed imaging for 11 facilities and ensured proper presentation before radiologist review.
- Worked in special procedures clinic for one year, managed patient records, took detailed medical history, and took patient vitals.
- Created lean daily management goals and prepared daily briefings for wing leadership on progress.
Education
Associate's degree - Diagnostic Imaging Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Gunter AFB, AL 02.2011 - 10.2016
Bachelor's degree - Sociology
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZMaster of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZSkills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Empathetic interaction
- Patient advocacy
- Staff education and training
Additional Information
Completed 40 hour volunteer victim advocate training.
Timeline
Unit Program Coordinator
United States Air Force
05.2024 - 10.2025
Radiology Technologist
McLeod Health- Clarendon
02.2022 - Current
Non Commissioned Officer in Charge Mammography
United States Air Force
10.2015 - 03.2020
Radiology Technologist
United States Air Force
11.2012 - 10.2015
Associate's degree - Diagnostic Imaging Technology
Community College of the Air Force
02.2011 - 10.2016
Bachelor's degree - Sociology
University of Arizona Global Campus
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Arizona Global Campus