Andrea Barry
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Accomplished Radiologic/Mammography Technologist with over 40 years' experience seeking to work part time for several years before retirement. Highly skilled in producing high quality diagnostic images, comforting patients and maintaining radiology equipment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiologic Technologist/Mammography Technologist
Sutter Health
Sacramento, CA
10.2020 - Current
- Proficient in screening and diagnostic mammograms, utilizing 3D tomography unit.
- Provided assistance to physicians and other technologists during complex procedures.
- Fostered relationships with patients to minimize anxiety and distress and enhance cooperation.
- Helped patients feel comfortable with procedures by explaining steps and answering questions.
- Performed diagnostic imaging procedures by operating x-ray, fluoroscopy, and mammographic imaging units.
- Greeted patients with warm smile and promoted individual comfort throughout procedures and scans while being as discrete as possible.
- Offered assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured and disabled patients.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
- Educated patients on diagnostic imaging processes and positioning and counseled patients to address concerns and answer inquiries.
- Generated precise images of target body areas to aid physicians in diagnosing patients' issues.
- Maintained imaging equipment, assessing for issues and proper functionality after each use, troubleshooting concerns and escalating major issues to maintenance staff.
- Reset examination rooms between appointments by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Positioned patients properly for scans and procedures, calmly giving instructions on when to stay still to optimize scans.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA06-1981
Skills
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Screening mammography
- Diagnostic mammography
- HIPAA
- Patient Advocacy
- Quality Control
- Emergency Response
- Patient Education
Affiliations
I enjoy spending time with my two grandchildren, traveling to new places and listening to true crime podcasts.
Certification
- ARRT #169672 1982
- CRT #RHM00043973 Radiology, fluoroscopy, mammography 1982
- BLS 03/25
Community Outreach
In October I enjoy organizing and speaking at independent living facilities about breast cancer awareness and why its important to continue their screening mammograms.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist/Mammography Technologist
Sutter Health
10.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Long Beach City College
- ARRT #169672 1982
- CRT #RHM00043973 Radiology, fluoroscopy, mammography 1982
- BLS 03/25
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