Anthony Chevalier
Santa Teresa
Summary
Productive professional with several years of progressive expertise in clinical settings. Highly knowledgeable in multimodality imaging. Skilled in providing patients with educational information and instruction to ease anxiety and produce high-quality, high-resolution images.
Focused Radiologic Technologist with many years of vast experience utilizing appropriate medical imaging equipment to produce images of various body parts. Accomplished in developing organizational systems to improve image development, processing, and storage. Commended for strong knowledge of pathology and radiology.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
El Paso
08.2008 - Current
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during MRI examinations and procedures.
- Educated patients on MRI processes, addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Collaborated with radiologists to discuss imaging results and recommendations.
- Trained new staff on MRI techniques, safety standards, and operational workflows.
- Followed infection control protocols to maintain a sterile environment during procedures.
- Documented imaging results accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Maintained equipment functionality through regular inspections and quality checks.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Reviewed images to detect any anomalies or irregularities that may require further action by a physician or radiologist.
- Provided technical guidance and support to other staff members when needed.
- Administered IV contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals and antispasmodics to patients.
- Collaborated closely with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals throughout the duration of each procedure.
- Conducted routine maintenance on MRI equipment such as cleaning, testing, calibrating.
- Provided instruction to patients regarding positioning for optimal imaging results.
- Assessed patient condition prior to MRI scan and monitored vital signs during procedure.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations pertaining to confidentiality of patient information.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to MRI technology and advancements.
- Identified potential areas of improvement in existing protocols related to MRI scanning processes.
- Created backup copies of images by transferring images to storage media and maintaining digital filing system for backups.
- Wrote reports summarizing testing procedures and outcomes for physicians.
- Immobilized patients to achieve optimal scans and prevent rescanning.
- Enhanced patient comfort by answering questions, controlling noise and administering calming medications.
- Explained MRI procedures to patients, representatives and family members.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to MRI scanner, monitors, or coils.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
- Tested patients to gather information on wide range of illnesses and diagnoses.
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials, film, catheters and other medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Operated MRI scanners in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and safety standards.
- Operated MRI machines to perform imaging procedures for patient diagnosis.
MRI Technologist
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
Santa Teresa
08.2008 - Current
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during MRI examinations and procedures.
- Collaborated with radiologists to discuss imaging results and recommendations.
- Operated MRI machines to perform imaging procedures for patient diagnosis.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Science
University of Las Vegas Nevada
Las Vegas, NV 04.1989 - 05.1995
Skills
- MRI operation
- Patient safety
- Imaging documentation
- Equipment maintenance
- Contrast administration
- Effective communication
Certification
ARRT License # 266511. CPR qualified.
Timeline
MRI Technologist
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
08.2008 - Current
MRI Technologist
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
08.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Science
University of Las Vegas Nevada
04.1989 - 05.1995