Amy Toombs
Woodstock,GA
Summary
Patient-oriented radiologic technologist offering several years of experience in stationary and mobile diagnostic imaging to healthcare organizations. Well-versed in all aspects of radiologic technology, including taking high-quality diagnostic images, comforting patients and maintaining equipment.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
Northside Hospital Cherokee
Canton , GA
2015.11 - Current
- Greeted patients with warm smile and promoted individual comfort throughout procedures and scans while being as discrete as possible.
- Helped patients feel comfortable with procedures by explaining steps and answering questions.
- Tested equipment regularly to identify malfunctions and calibrate settings.
- Reset examination rooms between appointments by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
- Generated precise images of target body areas to aid physicians in diagnosing patients' issues.
- Completed general administrative tasks to support radiology department.
Radiologic Technologist
Piedmont North Hospital
Macon , GA
2005.10 - 2015.04
- Greeted patients with warm smile and promoted individual comfort throughout procedures and scans while being as discrete as possible.
- Oversaw work of junior personnel and students, correcting work and mentoring on techniques.
- Reset examination rooms between appointments by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
- Generated precise images of target body areas to aid physicians in diagnosing patients' issues.
- Prepared contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals and anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under direction of radiologists.
- Performed diagnostic imaging procedures by operating x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography scans.
- Utilized mobile imaging and x-ray equipment in trauma centers, operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patient bedsides.
- Completed general administrative tasks to support radiology department.
- Delivered comprehensive training to students and new technologists on equipment, imaging processing, patient relations and best practices.
- 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.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members such as nurses and physicians to provide excellent patient care services.
- Assisted physicians in performing interventional radiology procedures including biopsies, catheter placements and drainages.
- Prepared sterile trays containing instruments necessary for special procedures like arthrograms.
- Processed digital images using PACS system for storage, retrieval and transmission purposes.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to new developments in Radiologic Technology field.
- Operated portable x-ray machines in order to capture images of patients at bedside or other locations inside the hospital premises.
Radiologic Technologist
Middle Georgia Hospital
Macon , GA
1989.07 - 1997.06
- Developed films manually or via automated processing systems according to departmental standards.
- Performed radiologic examinations utilizing computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound and other specialized equipment.
- Provided patient care instructions prior to radiologic procedures and administered contrast agents as needed.
- Educated patients about radiological procedure risks, benefits and alternatives as well as post-exam restrictions or instructions.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to new developments in Radiologic Technology field.
- Prepared sterile trays containing instruments necessary for special procedures like arthrograms.
- Assisted physicians in performing interventional radiology procedures including biopsies, catheter placements and drainages.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to radiation safety protocols and guidelines.
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Positioned patients and x-ray and CT equipment, and implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
- Provided assistance to physicians and other technologists during complex procedures.
- Completed general administrative tasks to support radiology department.
- Performed diagnostic imaging procedures by operating x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography scans.
- Positioned patients properly for scans and procedures, calmly giving instructions on when to stay still to optimize scans.
- Offered assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured and disabled patients.
Education
Radiologic Technology
The Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology
Columbus, GA1989-07
Skills
- Patient shielding techniques
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Direct Patient Care
- Venipuncture
- Patient Education
- Patient Safety
- HIPAA
- Radiation safety
- Patient Positioning
Certification
- ARRT (R) (M)
- BLS 2022
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
Northside Hospital Cherokee
2015.11 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Piedmont North Hospital
2005.10 - 2015.04
Radiologic Technologist
Middle Georgia Hospital
1989.07 - 1997.06
Radiologic Technology
The Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology
- ARRT (R) (M)
- BLS 2022
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