Alisha Coats
Lawrenceburg,KY
Summary
Dynamic Radiologic Technologist with extensive experience at Lexington Diagnostic Center & OPEN MRI, excelling in patient positioning and contrast administration. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and cooperation through effective communication. Skilled in MRI and X-ray operations, ensuring adherence to radiation safety protocols while delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging.
Skilled Radiologic Technologist with diverse experience in providing diagnostic patient care services using radiographic imaging. Proven ability to maintain safe radiation practices, outstanding patient communication skills and proficiency in PACS systems. Demonstrated success in working both independently and as part of interdisciplinary medical teams, contributing to improved patient outcomes and streamlined processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
Lexington Diagnostic Center & OPEN MRI
Lexington , KY
12.2023 - Current
- Administered contrast materials under the direction of a physician for enhanced imaging.
- Participated
- Fostered relationships with patients to minimize anxiety and distress and enhance cooperation.
- Reviewed medical histories and prepared patients for exams by positioning them appropriately on the exam table.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to radiation safety protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored patient's condition during radiologic procedures in order to maintain comfort level throughout the process.
- Performed radiologic examinations magnetic renasonce imaging
- Reset examination rooms between appointments by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Greeted patients with warm smile and promoted individual comfort throughout procedures and scans
- Prepared sterile trays containing instruments necessary for special procedures like arthrograms.
- Processed digital images using PACS system for storage, retrieval and transmission purposes.
- Prepared contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals drugs under direction of radiologists.
- Positioned patients properly for scans and procedures, calmly giving instructions on when to stay still to optimize scans.
- Entered commands, specified sequences, and adjusted transmitters for scans.
- Performed diagnostic imaging procedures by operating x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging scans.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
Radiologic Technologist
Kleinert Kutz
Lexington , KY
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Xray for diagnostic imaging,
- Drawing up injections, splinting, removing splint and sutures for post op patients
- Obtaining pre-certification and scheduling for MRI/CT, scheduling nerve conduction studies
- Obtaining approval for work comp patients for further imaging or surgery
- Autoclaving instrumentation
- Filling out FMLA paperwork
- Rooming patients and obtaining health history to log into EMR
- Sending medications through e-scribe,
- filing out FMLA paperwork
- returning patient calls
Education
Associate of Science - Radiography
Sullivan University, Lexington KY
Lexington , KY03-2022
Skills
- Radiation safety
- Patient positioning
- Contrast administration
- Digital imaging
- MRI operation
- X-ray operation
Certification
- ARRT # 1038277
- KMBIRT License # 22287
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
Lexington Diagnostic Center & OPEN MRI
12.2023 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Kleinert Kutz
03.2022 - 10.2023
Associate of Science - Radiography
Sullivan University, Lexington KY