Andrea Sandmon
Radiologic Technologist
Forest Lake,MN
Summary
I am a hardworking, dependable Radiologic Technologist with over 18 years of experience. I am dedicated to giving great patient care. I have good communication skills, and work well with others. I have experience working as a tech in Interventional Radiology, General X-ray, and operating a C-arm for Fluoroscopy guided steroid/contrast injection exams. I am asking for your consideration to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Thank you for your time.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
Midwest Radiology/Suburban Imaging
Coon Rapids, MN
04.2008 - Current
- Process, label and organize diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Position equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Review physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operate radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Create images using fluoroscopy during injection exams to help physicians/physician assistants administer medications/contrast media
- Monitor inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, and various supplies
- minimize patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Educate patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answer questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handle private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Uphold a high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Operate equipment to produce quality images of specific body parts.
- Welcome patients and strive to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
- Execute various types of diagnostic imaging procedures on patients ranging in age from toddler to adult.
Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Unity Hospital
Fridley, MN
08.2004 - 04.2008
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Created images using fluoroscopy during Interventional procedures to help physicians assess and diagnose patients.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Monitored inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, and guidewires.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
- Used radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to maintain safety of patients and staff.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN 05.2002 - 07.2004
Skills
Radiologic technology
Affiliations
- Member of ASRT, 2004 to Current
- Member of American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, 2004 to Current
- CPR/BLS certification current through 2024
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
Midwest Radiology/Suburban Imaging
04.2008 - Current
Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Unity Hospital
08.2004 - 04.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Century College
05.2002 - 07.2004
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