Alissa Fargo
Perrysburg,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
University of Toledo Medical Center
Toledo, OH
01.2024 - Current
- Provided patient care instructions prior to radiologic procedures and administered contrast agents as needed.
- Process digital images using PACS system for storage, retrieval and transmission purposes.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to radiation safety protocols and guidelines.
- Operated portable x-ray machines in order to capture images of patients at bedside or other locations inside the hospital premises.
- Ensured that all documents related to patients' medical history were maintained properly according to HIPAA regulations.
Radiologic Technologist
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
Toledo, OH
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Performed radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing quality images for timely interpretation.
- Instructed and prepared patients to facilitate x-ray or other examinations.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Selected proper technique for ordered exam to prevent patient from receiving high levels of absorbed radiation.
- Utilized sterile technique when performing invasive procedures, reducing infection.
Patient Access Specialist
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
Toledo, OH
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Organized and maintained records by updating and obtaining both personal and financial information from patients.
- Explained various admission forms and policies, acquiring signatures for consent.
- Registered patients by completing face-to-face interviews to obtain demographic, insurance and medical information.
- Applied HIPAA privacy and security regulations while handling patient information.
X-Ray Student
Mercy College of Ohio
Toledo, OH
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Positioned patients properly for scans and procedures, calmly giving instructions on when to stay still to optimize scans.
- Tested equipment regularly to identify malfunctions and calibrate settings.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
- 1156 hours of clinical time
- Utilized mobile imaging and x-ray equipment in trauma centers, operating rooms, emergency rooms and patient bedsides.
Education
Radiologic Technology
Mercy College of Ohio
Toledo, OH04.2023
High School Diploma -
Port Clinton High School
Port Clinton, OH05.2020
Skills
- Registration and Admissions
- Problem-Solving
- Schedule Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Shielding Techniques
- Quality Control
- Basic Life Support
- Radiologic Imaging
- Computer Skills
- Vital Signs
- Medical Terminology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Certificate in Radiologic Technology from Mercy College of Ohio.
- Certificate in Radiology from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
University of Toledo Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
07.2023 - 01.2024
Patient Access Specialist
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
12.2022 - 07.2023
X-Ray Student
Mercy College of Ohio
10.2021 - 04.2023
Radiologic Technology
Mercy College of Ohio
High School Diploma -
Port Clinton High School