Angela Mcqueen
Urbana,IL
Summary
Dynamic Radiology Technologist with extensive experience at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, adept at enhancing diagnostic accuracy through expert imaging techniques and patient positioning. Recognized for compassionate patient care and effective collaboration, while consistently adhering to HIPAA regulations and ALARA principles to ensure safety and radiation protection confidentiality in all procedures.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiology Technologist
OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center
06.1998 - Current
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently managing patient schedules and accommodating urgent cases when needed.
- Assisted radiologists with various interventional procedures, ensuring smooth operations and optimal outcomes for patients.
- Promoted a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and skillsets.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Improved patient experience by maintaining a compassionate and efficient approach during radiologic procedures.
- Safeguarded patient privacy, consistently adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining strict confidentiality in all aspects of clinical practice.
- Increased diagnostic accuracy with thorough knowledge of imaging protocols and proper positioning techniques.
- Collaborated with radiologists to ensure optimal image quality, leading to precise diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
- Provided comprehensive patient care, addressing concerns and explaining procedures to alleviate anxiety and ensure understanding.
- Produced high-quality images for accurate, reliable review and interpretation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Mentored new Radiology Technologists, sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance their professional development within the field.
- Contributed to team success by cross-training in various radiology modalities, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities, staying up-to-date on advancements in radiologic technology practices.
- Reduced radiation exposure by adhering to ALARA principles and utilizing appropriate shielding techniques.
- Exhibited strong problem-solving skills when faced with challenging cases or equipment malfunctions, resulting in minimal disruptions to workflow.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Administered various doses of radiation to obtain desired images.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Radiology Technology
Parkland College
Champaign, IL05.1998
Skills
- Diagnostic imaging
- Contrast administration
- Portable X-ray
- Pediatric imaging
- Staff training
- Orthopedic imaging
- Radiology
- Trauma imaging
- Interpreting radiology results
- Patient positioning
- Patient safety
- X-rays
- HIPAA
- Radiologic technology
- Medication administration
- Patient confidentiality
- Public health
- Patient advocacy
- Patient education
- Patient shielding techniques
- Anatomy
- Film processing
- Image interpretation
- Medical terminology
- Appointment scheduling
- Radiologic imaging
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Data confidentiality
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Staff education and training
- Contrast media administration
- X-ray machine operation
- Patient data collection
- PACS operation
- ALARA adherence
- Radiation safety protocols
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Caring and compassionate
- Body positioning and placement
- CPR/AED
- Attention to detail
- Heavy lifting
- Heartsaver first aid
- Customer service expertise
- Diagnostic imaging services
- X-ray technologies
- Documentation
- Radiology diagnostics
- Equipment inspection
- Infection control
- Documentation and reporting
- Film processing and analysis
- Equipment management
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED
Certification
Basic life support 7/25
IEMA State of Illinois accredited number 500482615 expires 6/30/2026
ARRT 327312 expires 10/31/2025
Timeline
Radiology Technologist
OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center
06.1998 - Current
Associate Of Applied Science - Radiology Technology
Parkland College
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