Amy B. Danahy
Queensbury
Summary
Experienced MRI and X-Ray Technologist skilled in radiographic positioning and quality assurance. Enhances patient care through effective collaboration and equipment operation while ensuring radiation safety compliance. Knowledgeable in radiology systems and safety standards, contributing to efficient facility operations and quality imaging assessments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
MRI-X Ray Technologist
OrthoNY
Saratoga Springs
04.2018 - 07.2023
- Conducted 1.5 GE MRI and X-ray examinations to support accurate diagnosis.
- Performed quality assurance checks for MRI equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with physicians and assistants to improve patient care in urgent settings.
- Guided patients to examination rooms, facilitating efficient workflow.
- Removed staples and sutures, ensuring proper post-operative care.
- Monitored vitals to maintain patient safety during procedures.
- Assisted doctors in preparing patients for injections, enhancing procedural readiness.
Operating Room/Pain Management/Radiologic Technologist
Saratoga Hospital Center
Saratoga
07.2013 - 04.2018
- Operated C-Arm equipment to assess anatomical structures for accurate diagnosis
- Performed operating room exams
- Prepared targeted areas of patient's body for pain management interventions
- Ensured availability of sterile and non-sterile supplies, including contrast material, for optimal procedures
- Provided necessary radiation safety gear to surgical team to minimize exposure.
- Set up x-ray equipment and ensured room readiness for patient exams.
- Entered patient information into a data system
Medical Assistant
Tricounty falls Internal medicine
Glens Falls
09.1990 - 07.1994
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment reminders efficiently.
- Collected and documented patient medical histories accurately.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists as needed for patient care.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Education
Memorial Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Albany, NYSUNY Adirondack
Queensbury, NYSkills
- MRI protocol adherence
- Radiographic positioning
- Image quality assessment
- Equipment operation
- Radiation safety compliance
- Patient communication
Certifications And Licensure
- American Registry of Radiologic Technology NY State License
- GE Signa Excite 1.5 Tesla Training, 10/01/11
- GE Prodigy Dexa Scanner enCORE Operator Training, 05/01/04
- GE Medical Systems Dedicated In-Office MRI System (E-Scan XQ), 06/01/03
Timeline
MRI-X Ray Technologist
OrthoNY
04.2018 - 07.2023
Operating Room/Pain Management/Radiologic Technologist
Saratoga Hospital Center
07.2013 - 04.2018
Medical Assistant
Tricounty falls Internal medicine
09.1990 - 07.1994
Memorial Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
SUNY Adirondack