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Alicia Dawn Carter

Hoover

Summary

With a proven track record at Southlake Orthopaedics, I excel in MRI and interventional radiology, blending patient care with technical proficiency in MRI scans and digital radiography. Known for clear communication and precise venipuncture skills, I've significantly enhanced imaging quality and patient experience, showcasing my commitment to healthcare excellence and innovation.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MRI Radiologic Technologist

Southlake Orthopaedics Sports Medicine and Spine Center
07.2012 - Current

Patient care and MRI scanning in an outpatient setting beginning August 2021.

Neurologic and musculoskeletal scans with an without enhancement. Administration of enhancement "contrast" agent.

Submission for ACR certification.

Control of the MRI suite including maintaining inventory.

Prior to August 2021:

Creating digital imaging in the orthopedic clinical setting. Creating, manipulating, annotating, and archiving digital radiographs including specialized images for surgical planning.

Assisting with ultrasound guided injections.

Training new staff members.

Patient care including cast/splint application and removal, venipuncture for lab testing, and dressing changes.

Integrating amd assisting new providers in use of PACs, EHR, and managing clinical preferences and procedures.

Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Lutheran Hospital
01.2007 - 05.2010

Assisting with interventional procedures including but not limited to angiography, kyphoplasty, aneurysm coiling, TIPPS, and stent placement.

Assisting in the OR with stent graft placement.

Creating, manipulating, annotating, and archiving images.

Patient preparation for Interventional procedures.

After hours on-call required.

Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Lynchburg General Hospital
10.2000 - 10.2006

Patient preparation for Interventional exams. Assisting radiologist with angiography. Creating, annotating, manipulating, and archiving digital images.

Radiologic Technologist

Ortho Virginia, Lynchburg
10.2000 - 09.2006
  • Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images in the orthopedic clinical setting.
  • Patient care including triage, wound care, casting, and splinting.
  • Ortho VA Lynchburg formerly Orthopedic Center of Central VA.

Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Erlanger Hospital
12.1999 - 09.2000

Patient preparation for Interventional exams. Assisting radiologist with angiography. Creating, annotating, manipulating, and archiving digital images.

Education

MRI Certificate - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Pulse Radiology

Radiologic Technology, AAS - Radiologic Technology

Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN
08.1999

Skills

    Clear communication with patients preparing for MRI exams

    Patient care during MRI exams

    Venipuncture for contrast administration

    Adjusting scan protocols to insure quality images

    Patient care and instruction for digital radiography

Certification

ARRT

Timeline

MRI Radiologic Technologist

Southlake Orthopaedics Sports Medicine and Spine Center
07.2012 - Current

Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Lutheran Hospital
01.2007 - 05.2010

Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Lynchburg General Hospital
10.2000 - 10.2006

Radiologic Technologist

Ortho Virginia, Lynchburg
10.2000 - 09.2006

Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Erlanger Hospital
12.1999 - 09.2000

MRI Certificate - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Pulse Radiology

Radiologic Technology, AAS - Radiologic Technology

Chattanooga State Community College
Alicia Dawn Carter