Angela Renee Bledsoe
134 Tasha Lane, Tazewell,TN
Summary
I have been employed with Claiborne Medical Center for 23 years, where I am currently the lead MRI technologist and Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO). I have a strong background in radiology, medical terminology, and leadership. I do CT, DEXA scans and MRI on a daily basis as well as communicate with various providers and radiologists. I am technically savvy and I am excited to bring forth the knowledge and leadership skills that I have acquired throughout my career into this position.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead MRI Technologist, MRSO, CT Technologist
Claiborne Medical Center
Tazewell, TN
05.2001 - Current
- Maintain highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Reduce patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Capture and develop images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Operate mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
- Reduce exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques
- Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
- Explain MRI procedures to patients, representatives and family members.
- Operate MRI scanner to provide diagnostic imaging
- Conduct training for MRI technologists in MRI safety, new protocols, new procedures
- Responsible for MRI call schedule and experience in main radiology department work schedules
- Experience in team management
- Experience in Libre Office and Libre Calc
- Experience in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel
- Experience in Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) and working with doctors and radiologists to provide diagnostic images, which include image display, image windowing, and image transfer to various facilities
Radiologic Technology Student
St. Joseph Medical Center
London, KY
01.2001 - 05.2001
- Positioned patients properly for scans and procedures, calmly giving instructions on when to stay still to optimize scans.
- Helped patients feel comfortable with procedures by explaining steps and answering questions.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
- Offered assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured and disabled patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Sciences
Adventist University of Health Sciences
Orlando, FL12.2015
Radiography -
Southeast Community And Technical College
Middlesboro, KY06.2001
Skills
- 23 years experience in Computed Tomography and X-ray
- Lead MRI Technologist and MRSO
- DEXA Scan
- Conduct yearly MRI safety training for firefighters
- Responsible for completing Code Stroke turnaround time spreadsheets and distributing that information
- Clinical instructor for Southeast Community and Technical College radiography program, which includes leadership duties concerning students who rotate through the clinical site
- Skilled in the operation of the C-arm machine in various surgical cases and the transmission of digital images to PACS
- Skilled in the post-processing of images in CT and MRI ie CTAs for heads, carotid arteries, PE studies, CTA run-off, MRCP
- Experienced in the administration of IVs and in the administration of imaging contrast in both CT and MRI and for other various radiological exams
- Cross-trained in general Nuclear Medicine
- Previous Mammography experience
- Quality Control for CT, MRI, and X-ray
- ACR accreditation for both CT and MRI
- Staff training pertaining to new protocols, equipment, policies
- Strong leadership/supervision and people skills
- Great listening and team building skills
- First Aid/CPR certified
- Strong conflict and problem resolution skills
- Outstanding customer service
- Telephone Etiquette
- Computer Skills
- Clear Communication
- Scheduling and Calendar Management
- Microsoft Office
- Supply Inventory Control
- Office Equipment Operation
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Schedule Management
- Computers and Technology
- Appointment Coordination
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Ease with Computers and Technology
- Multitasking and Time Management
- Communicating with various radiologists on a daily basis about exams, computer glitches, etc
- ASPYRA PACS and Dolby Fusion
Accomplishments
- Completed certifications in Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Consistently maintain high customer satisfaction ratings
- Led MRI Department in ACR accreditation since 2018 and successfully passed each time
- Promoted to MRI Lead Technologist and Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO) in 2019
- Pinnacle Award recipient in April 2021
- Accepted into the Emerging Leaders Program of Covenant Health for 2024, which aides me in furthering developing the leadership skills I have acquired throughout my career and also to improve team effectiveness.
Affiliations
- Valedictorian and Mallinckrodt Award recipient of the 2001 radiography graduating class
- Graduated Cum Laude from Adventist University of Health Sciences with a Bachelor of Science in Radiological Sciences degree
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Certificate in Radiologic Technology from Southeast Community and Technical College
- Certificate in Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Tennessee State Radiation Operator's License
References
1. Luis Pannocchia, M.D.
UT Heartland Medical Clinic
(423) 626-7297- Office
(423) 626-1191- Cell
2. Daniel Hammer, D.O.
Claiborne Medical Center Hospitalist
(423) 626-4211- Hospital
(865) 742-9248- Cell
3. Hugh Delozier, M.D.
Vista Radiology
(865) 595-4100- Office
(865) 323-5416- Cell
Timeline
Lead MRI Technologist, MRSO, CT Technologist
Claiborne Medical Center
05.2001 - Current
Radiologic Technology Student
St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2001 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Sciences
Adventist University of Health Sciences
Radiography -
Southeast Community And Technical College
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