Andrea DeMichele
San Mateo,CA
Summary
Accomplished Radiologic Technologist with expertise in diagnostic imaging and fluoroscopic procedures, honed at Stanford Health Care. Demonstrated leadership in staff training and patient safety, ensuring optimal outcomes. Proficient in C-I-CARE and ALARA principles, enhancing procedural efficiency and safety. Recognized for exceptional communication and strong team collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiologic Technologist II
Stanford Health Care
09.2019 - Current
- Ensuring patient safety and comfort during Lumbar Puncture/Myelogram procedures - establishing trusting relationship with each patient with the intent of having them feel heard and safe
- Assisting the Neuro-radiologist during procedures, knowing their next move before they do it, making sure the procedure runs smoothly - ensuring the correct amounts of CSF are collected and sent to the lab in a timely manner
- Setting up sterile trays for Neuro-radiologists to each of their liking, having correct contrast and amount drawn up, strong communication with other team members for hand-offs and patient care
- Taking the lead in managing the operations in Neuroradiology Exams/Procedures - collaborating with the Nurses and Radiologists for all procedures
- Clear knowledge of fluoroscopy equipment and operations to get diagnostic images for all procedures while also following ALARA
- Lead Training of new technologists, sharing knowledge, imaging protocols, improving performance and knowledge of procedures
- Lead Maintenance on equipment - both digital x-ray and fluoroscopy
Radiologic Technologist
San Francisco 49ers
08.2020 - Current
- Clear communication with team trainers and medical staff on the expectations for patient safety and stadium protocols
- Understanding the football game and knowing when there is an injury on the field - prepping the x-ray room for injured player and Doctors before they reach the room
- Efficient in knowing imaging protocols and critical thinking when player is severely injured
- Utmost professionalism for NFL, the players, the doctors, additional staff and following HIPPA always
- Providing any CD copies for opposing team's injuries
- Making sure player/patient images are uploaded to Hospital PACS
Education
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technologist
Canada College
07-2019
Skills
- C-I- CARE expert
- Trauma imaging
- Fluoroscopic procedures and operations
- Staff education and training
- Sterile technique application
- Radiation safety
Certification
- ARRT Fluoroscopic Radiologic Technology Certificate
- ARRT Radiologic Technologist Certificate
- American Heart Association BLS Certification
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
San Francisco 49ers
08.2020 - Current
Radiologic Technologist II
Stanford Health Care
09.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technologist
Canada College