Brittany Mery
San Leandro,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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
MRI Technologist
Mills Peninsula Hospital
Burlingame, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Provided technical guidance and support to other staff members when needed.
- Conducted routine maintenance on MRI equipment such as cleaning, testing, calibrating.
- Performed MRI scans of patients utilizing advanced imaging techniques.
- Provided instruction to patients regarding positioning for optimal imaging results.
- Reviewed images to detect any anomalies or irregularities that may require further action by a physician or radiologist.
- Set up equipment for procedures according to established protocols and safety regulations.
- Operated MRI scanners in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and safety standards.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Administered IV contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals and antispasmodics to patients.
Computed Tomography Technologist
Mills Peninsula Medical Center
Burlingame, CA
01.2021 - 12.2025
- 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.
- Competently performs routine and specialized radiology procedures to produce quality images to physicians and other health care providers for diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of injury or disease
- Works independently, exercising sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to execute safe and precise procedures to deliver accurate results in timely manner.
- Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
- Uses factors to obtain diagnostic quality images consistently while minimizing radiation exposure to patient.
- Documents exam for each case. Thorough exam documentation is produced on consistent basis and includes pertinent patient history including signs, symptoms, onset and duration.
Radiologic Technologist
Mills Peninsula Medical Center
Burlingame, CA
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
MRI Technologist Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
Fremont, CA
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Safety check list.
- Symptoms and history.
- Determine if prior exams.
- Make sure patient is properly dressed for exam.
- Explain procedure to patient.
- Reassure patients if anxious.
- Records information in patients' medical record.
- Prepares treatment rooms and patients for examination.
- Set up proper coil for exam.
- Make available any items, which may assist patients setup
MRI Technologist Assistant
Mills Peninsula Medical Center
Burlingame, CA
07.2012 - 12.2021
- Greets and assists patient before, during, and following procedures. Prepares exam rooms for procedures.
- Ensure patient safety with thorough screening process
- Exhibits passion for serving needs of others. Explanation of examination procedures in calm and reassuring way in order to provide positive experience for patients
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Scans MRI screening forms into Epic media manager for input into hospital EMR in order to ensure complete and accurate medical record.
- Screens MRI schedules before appointment date and look up appropriate labs in hospital RIS systems for patients scheduled for IV contrast per radiologists' protocol.
- Supports patient safety needs and provides patient monitoring. Provides patient with non-technical exam information.
- Stocks linen in exam rooms and stocks supplies in holding areas.
- Set up proper coil for exam.
- Ensure there is clean linen
- Make available any items, which may assist patients setup
Education
Certification - Radiology
Mills Peninsula Schoool of Diagnostic
Burlingame, CA07-2021
Skills
- IV contrast administration
- Patient positioning
- Image review
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Patient monitoring
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient rapport building
- Contrast agents
- MRI equipment operation
Timeline
MRI Technologist
Mills Peninsula Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Computed Tomography Technologist
Mills Peninsula Medical Center
01.2021 - 12.2025
Radiologic Technologist
Mills Peninsula Medical Center
01.2021 - 12.2022
MRI Technologist Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
01.2019 - 05.2022
MRI Technologist Assistant
Mills Peninsula Medical Center
07.2012 - 12.2021
Certification - Radiology
Mills Peninsula Schoool of Diagnostic