ASHLYN THOMPSON
Leeds,AL
Summary
Patient focused X-Ray and CT Technologist with over 10 years experience. Highly proficient in determining imaging needs, positioning and immobilizing patients, and developing images following quality control. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
UAB Hospital
Internal Contract and PRN
06.2024 - Current
- Level 1 trauma Hospital
- Comprehensive Stroke Center
- 1,200+ Bed Hospital
- Phillips Brilliance 128 slice and Siemens Force scanners with Cerner charting system.
- Performed CT scans in areas of trauma, stroke, oncology, procedural, outpatient and inpatient scanning.
- Tended to physical and psychological patient preparation, calmly talking through procedures while positioning patients for scans to alleviate nervousness or anxiety.
- Administered oral, rectal and intravenous contrast media for CT scans in accordance with department policy.
- Complied with department and hospital radiation and safety standards.
Northside Forsyth
Acuity Healthcare
03.2024 - 05.2026
- 407 bed acute care hospital
- Siemens scanners
- Cerner charting system.
- Working together as a team in a rapidly growing hospital, while ensuring the most efficient and optimal patient care.
X-Ray and CT Technologist
St. Vincent's Health System
01.2015 - 05.2024
- Performed X-Ray and CT exams in areas of trauma, stroke, outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Operated high technology systems including GE Lightspeed 64 slice scanner.
- Charted critical and confidential patient documents and procedures using Cerner One Chart.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Administered oral, rectal and intravenous contrast for CT scans in accordance with department policy.
Computed Tomography Technologist (Travel)
UAB Hospital (NuWest Travel Agency)
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Level 1 trauma Hospital
- Comprehensive Stroke Center
- 1,200+ Bed Hospital
- Phillips Brilliance 128 slice and Siemens Force scanners with Cerner charting system.
- Performed CT scans in areas of trauma, stroke, oncology, procedural, outpatient and inpatient scanning.
- Tended to physical and psychological patient preparation, calmly talking through procedures while positioning patients for scans to alleviate nervousness or anxiety.
- Administered oral, rectal and intravenous contrast media for CT scans in accordance with department policy.
- Complied with department and hospital radiation and safety standards.
Computed Tomography Technologist (Travel)
Wellstar Cobb Hospital (Advantis Medical Agency)
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Phillips Brilliance 64 and 128 slice scanner.
- Epic charting system
- 350+ bed hospital
- Performed CT scans in areas of trauma, stroke, pediatrics, oncology and inpatient settings.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Calibrated, maintained and troubleshot radiologic equipment to minimize operational downtime.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL05.2015
Skills
- Level 1 trauma experience
- Accredited Stroke experience
- GE, Phillips, Siemens experience
- Cerner and Epic charting system experience
- Compassionate and Caring
- Intravenous (IV) catheter insertion
- Contrast Administration
- Radiation Exposure Minimization
- Highly adaptable
Certification
- ARRT(R)(CT)
- CPR/American Heart Association BLS
Timeline
UAB Hospital
Internal Contract and PRN
06.2024 - Current
Northside Forsyth
Acuity Healthcare
03.2024 - 05.2026
Computed Tomography Technologist (Travel)
UAB Hospital (NuWest Travel Agency)
02.2023 - 05.2023
Computed Tomography Technologist (Travel)
Wellstar Cobb Hospital (Advantis Medical Agency)
03.2022 - 02.2023
X-Ray and CT Technologist
St. Vincent's Health System
01.2015 - 05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Jefferson State Community College