Cairo Bailey
Shoreline
Summary
Professional in medical imaging with strong background in computed tomography. Expertise in operating advanced imaging equipment, ensuring accurate diagnostics, and maintaining patient safety. Known for strong collaborative skills, adaptability, and delivering reliable results in fast-paced settings. Proven ability to effectively communicate with medical teams and patients, prioritizing quality and efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Computed Tomography Technologist
University of Washington Medical Center Montlake
Seattle, WA
08.2024 - Current
- Operated computed tomography equipment to produce detailed imaging for diagnostic purposes.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during imaging procedures through effective communication and support.
- Collaborated with radiologists to assess images, ensuring accuracy in diagnostic interpretations.
- Maintained imaging equipment, performing routine quality checks and troubleshooting issues promptly.
- 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.
- Trained junior staff on CT protocols, enhancing team knowledge and operational efficiency.
- Implemented best practices for radiation safety, minimizing exposure while maximizing image quality.
Computed Tomography Technologist
Evans Army Community Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and nonsterile items, contrast materials, and IV kits.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Maintained examination rooms and restocked medical and radiologic supplies.
- Trained and supervised new radiologic technologist.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism, and appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
X-Ray Technologist
Evans Army Community Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2020 - 06.2024
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Positioned patients for optimal comfort and set up effective sterile fields before procedures.
- Completed x-rays safely by correctly using shielding equipment following OSHA requirements.
- Assisted doctor during procedure, helping to run machinery and keep patients comfortable and still.
- Maintained examination rooms and restocked medical and radiologic supplies.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Health Science
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN05-2023
Associates of Science - Health Science
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN05-2021
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient safety
- Patient education
- Records management
- Quality Control
- Staff training
- Diagnostic imaging
- Advanced CT imaging
- Image reconstruction
Certification
- Registered by ARRT in Computed tomography 2022,
- Registered by ARRT in Radiography 2021
Timeline
Computed Tomography Technologist
University of Washington Medical Center Montlake
08.2024 - Current
Computed Tomography Technologist
Evans Army Community Hospital
10.2022 - 06.2024
X-Ray Technologist
Evans Army Community Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2024
Associates of Science - Health Science
Purdue Global University
Bachelor's of Science - Health Science
Purdue Global University