Antwonette Dorbie
Discovery Bay,CA
Summary
Detail-focused MRI Technologist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in patient positioning, MRI machine operation, and image analysis to ensure quality diagnostic results. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to enhance patient comfort and trust while navigating complex procedures. Committed to maintaining safety protocols and up-to-date knowledge of radiological technology advancements.
Highly skilled MRI Technologist with background in operating magnetic resonance imaging scanners to produce images for patient diagnosis. Strengths include strong technical skills, understanding of safety protocols, and ability to explain complex procedures to patients. In previous roles, have contributed significantly towards improvement of patient care by producing clear and precise diagnostic images.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
MRI Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
Antioch, California
06.2015 - Current
- Experience with GE and Siemen scanners
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Selected appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
- Tested patients to gather information on wide range of illnesses and diagnoses.
- Collaborated closely with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals throughout the duration of each procedure.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to MRI scanner, monitors, or coils.
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials, film, catheters and other medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Explained MRI procedures to patients, representatives and family members.
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Performed MRI scans of patients utilizing advanced imaging techniques such as, abdominal, MSK, neurological, sedation, pediatric, arterial and venous, breast, prostate imaging.
- Provided instruction to patients regarding positioning for optimal imaging results.
- Administered IV contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals and antispasmodics to patients.
- Operated MRI scanners to provide diagnostic imaging.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment, MRI trailers with shared and alliance healthcare imaging.
- Conducted routine maintenance on MRI equipment such as cleaning, testing, calibrating.
- Operated MRI scanners in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and safety standards.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to MRI technology and advancements.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations pertaining to confidentiality of patient information.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Radiologic Technology Certification Program
Kaplan College
North Hollywood, CASkills
- Radiologic technology
- X-rays
- Needle localization
- Advanced imaging modalities
- Contrast agents
- Trauma imaging
- Abdominal imaging
- Diagnostic imaging
- Pulse sequences
- Patient positioning
- Sedation monitoring
- Oncologic imaging
- Pediatric imaging
- Orthopedic imaging
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Diffusion tensor imaging
- Body imaging
- Protocol optimization
- Musculoskeletal imaging
- Vascular imaging
- Intravenous contrast administration
- Image quality assessment
- Neuroimaging techniques
Timeline
MRI Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
06.2015 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Radiologic Technology Certification Program
Kaplan College