BRANDI SMITH
Panama City
Summary
Experienced MRI technologist offering approximately thirteen years' experience in diagnostic imaging to healthcare organization offering opportunities for growth and advancement. Well versed in all aspects of MRI technology, including educating and comforting patients, maintaining equipment and inventory, taking high-quality diagnostic images, developing organization systems to improve image development, processing, and storage. Compassionate cardiovascular technician with a year and a half of experience in outpatient and inpatient settings. Adept at conducting examinations and diagnostic tests to determine appropriate treatment for patients. Excellent communication and decision making skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist
Southeast Health
Dothan
01.2012 - 04.2023
- Maintain highest levels of MRI quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following HIPPA, PHI, and hospital policies when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Reduce patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations to provide the best MRI experience possible.
- Capture and develop images with Siemens and Philips applications following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Test patients to gather information on wide range of illnesses and diagnoses.
- Review and annotate diagnostic images in PACS to radiologists standards for proper diagnosis.
- Maintain proper diagnostic orders and information through the EMR Paragon system.
Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist
Southeast Health Medical Center
Dothan
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Operated radiographic equipment under direction of physician staff.
- Provided instruction and support to junior technologists regarding best practices in Invasive Cardiovascular Technology.
- Assisted in developing new techniques or processes that improve quality of service delivery.
- Monitored patient vital signs during invasive cardiovascular procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of all data collected during the procedure.
- Implemented safety protocols established by the hospital and facility for patient care during procedures.
- Provided support to patients before, during and after the procedure including preparing them for surgery.
- Ensured proper functioning of lab equipment prior to each procedure by conducting tests and calibrations.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities related to Invasive Cardiovascular Technology topics.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Managed inventory of supplies used in the lab on a regular basis.
- Calculated dosages of contrast agents according to physician orders.
- Set up angiography systems for imaging studies related to cardiology services.
- Explained the procedure to patients prior to beginning it and answered any questions they may have had.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals on patient care plans, treatments and outcomes.
- Processed images using computer software programs designed specifically for cardiology applications.
- Gathered information from medical histories to assist with diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Prepared and maintained equipment for use in the lab, such as balloons, wires, catheters.
- Produced contrast-enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular systems with help of diagnostic imaging equipment.
- Checked, tested and maintained cardiology equipment to uphold optimal diagnostic standards.
- Recorded blood pressure, limb volume changes and oxygen saturation to inform diagnostic processes.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
- Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Operated diagnostic systems, adhering to protocols to minimize machine damage and patient injury.
- Assisted physicians with surgical procedures and cardiac catheterizations.
- Set up equipment to prepare for patient procedures and tests.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
MRI Technologist
Crestview/Enterprise Open MRI
Dothan
10.2010 - 11.2011
- Maintained highest levels of MRI quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following HIPPA, PHI, and office guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations To provide the best MRI experience.
- Captured and developed images with Hitachi applications following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials, film, and other medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low.
- Reviewed diagnostic images' quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
George C Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL, USHigh school diploma or GED -
Skills
- Surgical drape management
- Cardiac catheterization lab equipment
- Coronary artery function
- Hypotensive crisis emergency response
- Office experience
- Myocardial function
- MRI
- ICD-10
- Diagnostic imaging
- Medical terminology
- Problem Resolution
- Health education
- HIPAA
- Quality Assurance
- ICD programmer
- Radiologic image processing
- Phone communication
- Hemodynamic monitoring system
- Valve area calculation
- Sterile field observation
- Advanced airway management
- Procedural Sedation
- Hemodynamics
- Aseptic technique
- IV insertion
- Peripheral vascular system
- PTCA equipment
- Computer operation
- ECG equipment
- Maintaining aseptic techniques during intubation
- Medical Records
- Hemorrhagic shock emergency response
- Patient transport
- Pulmonary embolism emergency response
- Electrophysiological study (EPS)
- EMR/EHR
- EKG
- Typing
- Cardiac arrest emergency response
- Radiologic contrast media administration
- Hypertensive crisis emergency response
- Customer service
- Medical diagnostics
- Communications
- Medical Imaging
- Implementation of OSHA safety standards
- Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
- Radiologic imaging equipment operation
- Heart rhythm anomaly interpretation
- Hospital Experience
- Medical scheduling
- Pacemaker programming device
- English
- Operating medical imaging equipment
- Ejection fraction assessment
- Echocardiography equipment
- Septic shock emergency response
- Medical equipment cleaning
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation
- Patient interaction
- Medical office experience
- Cardiac rhythm analysis
- Patient Care
- EMR Systems
- AED operation
- Sterile medication handling
- Stroke emergency response
- Image Processing
- Patient safety
- Electrophysiology fundamentals
- Cardiac output measurement
- Cardiac cycle dynamics
- Heart valve anatomy
- Medical receptionist
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals
- Echocardiography
- Blood test interpretation
- Surgery
- Medical equipment sterilization
- Defibrillators
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- Insurance verification
- Electrophysiology lab equipment
- Cardiac event monitoring
- Arrhythmia emergency response
- Arterial stiffness evaluation
- Time management
- Physiology knowledge
- Anatomy knowledge
- Echocardiogram interpretation
- Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) emergency response
- Direct patient care
- Sterile anesthesia equipment preparation
- Surgical techniques
- Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS)
- Fluoroscopy table
- Catheter Care
- Cardiac conduction system
- CPR
- Vital Signs
- Computer literacy
Certification
- BLS Certification
- ARRT (R) Certification
- ACLS Certification
Timeline
Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist
Southeast Health Medical Center
04.2023 - 09.2024
MRI Technologist
Southeast Health
01.2012 - 04.2023
MRI Technologist
Crestview/Enterprise Open MRI
10.2010 - 11.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
George C Wallace Community College