Brooke Meighan
Cedar Falls,IA
Summary
Enthusiastic and dependable technologist who holds certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with credentials for x-ray and CT; Permit to Practice in the State of Iowa and BLS certified. A strong experience at a 204-bed Level 3 Trauma Center, who had strong professional development through working night shift as an individual CT Technologist having to multi-task between inpatients, ER, traumas, and strokes. A strong focus in creating a positive work environment with coworkers and all staff, providing high-level patient care and ensuring comfort for patients and families, and a strong work ethic that motivates to continuously strengthen every skillset.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Imaging Specialist - Registered CT Technologist
UnityPoint Allen Hospital
Waterloo, IA
06.2022 - Current
- Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and scan protocol expertise to produce quality radiographs for interpretation.
- Provide enhanced diagnostic accuracy by carefully positioning patients and selecting appropriate imaging parameters based on imaging protocols and patient needs.
- Enhanced patient cooperation and comfort by providing clear explanations of CT procedures, addressing questions and concerns, and effectively communicating instructions throughout the entire imaging process.
- Completing exams in a timely fashion, while also providing high-level patient care and compassion.
- Safely transporting patients to and from radiology departments while continuously monitoring and assessing patient status.
- HIPAA compliance and constantly maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Always maintained a clean and organized work area, sanitizing machines and surfaces after every patient, and regularly checking on supplies to ensure availability when needed.
- Complete venipuncture procedures and administer intravenous and oral contrast media.
- Perform quality assurance tasks to ensure high-quality scans.
- Perform protocol building, post-processing techniques, and 3-D reconstructions.
- Facilitated seamless collaboration between various departments regarding patient care plans and coordination of patient needs.
- Collaboration with physicians to answer questions, ensure the correct exams are performed, and maintaining the ALARA principal.
- Demonstrate team attitude and clear communication with all team members and staff.
- Ensuring team effort and helping other staff.
- Rapidly respond to urgent scan requests and critical patients.
Certified Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Nucara Pharmacy
Waterloo, IA
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medication and drug products.
- Prepares and distributes medication products to fulfill medication orders.
Pharmaceutical Delivery Driver
Nucara Pharmacy
Waterloo, IA
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Drive a company vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and deliver goods such as medications, supplies, devices, forms, or pick up items.
- Kept vehicles clean, organized, and well-maintained to ensure smooth operations and project a professional appearance.
- Established trust among healthcare providers by consistently demonstrating professionalism and reliability in pharmaceutical deliveries.
- Demonstrated flexibility adapting to last-minute schedule changes or urgent delivery requests from patients or healthcare professionals.
- Navigated challenging traffic conditions while maintaining punctuality in delivering critical medications to patients in need.
- Maintained detailed records of deliveries, including signatures, dates, and times for regulatory compliance.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
Radiology Student
Allen College
Waterloo, IA
08.2020 - 06.2022
- 2 years of didactic and clinical experience.
- Completed diagnostic x-ray imaging procedures, surgery cases, fluoroscopy exams, and other special procedures in a variety of different settings.
- Provided high-quality diagnostic imaging services under direct supervision of experienced technologists.
- Assisted in the preparation of examination rooms, ensuring all necessary supplies were stocked and ready for use during scheduled procedures.
Assistant Manager
Famous Footwear
Waterloo, IA
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Work to meet store and individual sales goals, along with planning store layouts and displays while executing the brand's operational standards.
- Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
Guest Service Co-Worker
Kwik Star
Jesup, IA & Evansdale, IA
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided food products and front register service to guests.
- Assisted with store displays and promotions.
- Worked to attain individual and group sales targets.
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently met deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality work output in a fast-paced environment.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiography
Allen College
Waterloo, IA05.2022
High School Diploma -
East High
Waterloo, IA05.2019
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Continuous learning mindset
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Punctuality
- Organizational Skills
- Quick learner
- Coachable/Teachable
- Effective Communication
- Strong focus in patient care and compassion
- Strong focus in facilitating a positive attitude and work environment
- Experience with entire range of patient ages and conditions, especially in emergency settings
Certifications/Compliance
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification
- X-ray and CT licensure
- State of Iowa Practice Permit
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Compliance with required 24 credits of biennial Continuing Education Credits
- Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter
- Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter
Software Proficiency
- 128-slice Siemens SOMATOM Edge Plus CT Scanner
- MEDRAD Stellant Power Injectors
- Epic Systems
- Powershare
- Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
- McKesson Radiology
- Virtual Radiologic (vRad)
- Vitrea software
- Post-processing techniques, MIPs, 3-D renderings, angiographic studies, perfusion scans
Timeline
Imaging Specialist - Registered CT Technologist
UnityPoint Allen Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Certified Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Nucara Pharmacy
12.2021 - 06.2022
Pharmaceutical Delivery Driver
Nucara Pharmacy
11.2021 - 06.2022
Radiology Student
Allen College
08.2020 - 06.2022
Assistant Manager
Famous Footwear
12.2019 - 03.2022
Guest Service Co-Worker
Kwik Star
02.2019 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Radiography
Allen College
High School Diploma -
East High