Autumn Shafer
Summary
Compassionate CT Scan Technologist with extensive experience at Corewell Health, skilled in trauma imaging and patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while delivering high-quality diagnostic results. Recognized for effective collaboration with radiologists and commitment to maintaining imaging standards and workplace safety. Certified in CPR/AED. Although, I am not currently an MR Technologist I have wanted to cross train for well over a year. Making myself a more well rounded Technologist and enhancing my abilities by learning a new modality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT Scan Technologist
Corewell Heath
09.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated commitment to patient satisfaction, addressing concerns regarding procedures or results in a compassionate manner.
- Collaborated with radiologists, providing accurate and timely diagnostic information for improved treatment plans.
- Optimized resource utilization by maintaining inventory levels of necessary supplies and promptly reporting equipment malfunctions for repair or replacement.
- Developed a strong knowledge base in multiple imaging modalities, allowing for seamless transition between different procedures as needed.
- Enhanced patient comfort by employing effective communication and explaining procedures thoroughly.
- Maintained high-quality imaging standards by following established protocols and consistently calibrating equipment.
Multi-skilled Technologist
Sparrow Ionia Hospital
11.2019 - 06.2024
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
- Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Cultivated a positive team atmosphere by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering collaboration among colleagues.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing diagnostic imaging procedures, including X-rays and CT scans.
- Collaborated with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate diagnoses through high-quality imaging results.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to all radiation safety guidelines and protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiological Technologist
Baker College
Muskegon, MI12-2020
Skills
- Trauma imaging
- Patient care
- Post-processing techniques
- Adaptable techniques
- Pediatric imaging
- Contrast administration
- Intravenous access
- Workplace safety
- Emergency procedures
- Attention to detail
- Caring and compassionate
- Patient safety
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R)) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Computed Tomography Certification (CT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Timeline
CT Scan Technologist
Corewell Heath
09.2022 - Current
Multi-skilled Technologist
Sparrow Ionia Hospital
11.2019 - 06.2024
- Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R)) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Computed Tomography Certification (CT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Associate of Applied Science - Radiological Technologist
Baker College
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