Calie Cera
Menomonee Falls,WI
Summary
Experienced MRI Technologist with 18 years of patient-focused experience. Proficient in determining imaging needs, positioning and immobilizing patients, administering IV medications, and developing images according to quality control and established processes. Builds rapport with patients quickly, reducing anxieties and increasing cooperation. Demonstrates expertise in leading and developing high-performance radiology teams, updating policies, and managing day-to-day operations with a practiced and hands-on approach. Knowledgeable about Aurora Health Care standards and MR Department requirements. Efficiently handles administrative needs to maintain a smooth department.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead MRI Technologist
Aurora Medical Center Washington County
04.2019 - Current
- Managed team of technologists, fostering supportive work environment that promoted professional growth.
- Enhanced patient comfort by implementing advanced MRI techniques and protocols.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new technologists, resulting in a skilled and knowledgeable workforce.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of MRI technology.
- Collaborated with radiologists to optimize imaging protocols for superior diagnostic outcomes.
- Coordinated closely with other departments within the medical center to facilitate multidisciplinary patient care approaches.
- Troubleshot technical issues with MRI equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and disruptions to patient care.
- Reduced patient wait times through efficient scheduling and time management strategies.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Interacted with patients to explain MRI scans and answer questions, providing reassurance and comfort throughout the process.
- Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors, and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images.
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved efficiency in the MRI department.
- Managed a team of technologists, fostering a supportive work environment that promoted professional growth.
MRI Technologist I
Aurora Health Care
03.2015 - 04.2019
- Educated patients on procedures and helped minimize anxiety when enhancing cooperation.
- Prepared and administered oral and IV contrast materials in MRI/CT. Administered antispasmodic drugs such as glucagon for MRI Entrography
- 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.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in patient care through regular performance evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information.
- Enhanced team collaboration through active participation in staff meetings, sharing insights on improved practices.
- Decreased exam errors with meticulous attention to detail when following physician orders and imaging protocols.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture that prioritized teamwork, open communication, and shared responsibility for outcomes.
- Played key role in achieving departmental accreditation through meticulous quality control.
- Enhanced patient comfort by effectively explaining MRI procedures and addressing concerns.
- Promoted culture of continuous learning by conducting training sessions for new technologists.
- Supported diagnostic accuracy through thorough documentation of relevant patient history and clinical findings prior to exams.
- Interacted with patients to explain MRI scans and answer questions, providing reassurance and comfort throughout the process.
- Scan patients under General Anesthesia, assist the anesthesiologist with placing monitoring equipment.
- Checking patients GFR and Creatinine levels prior to administering contrast and running I-Stat.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine patients' medical imaging needs and image the patient according to the Radiologist protocols.
- Enforced compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information prior to entering in Zone III, properly changing patients and screening prior to entering in Zone IV.
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
- Maintained good communication between department heads, medical staff and governing boards by attending board meetings and synchronizing interdepartmental functions.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety with meticulous adherence to MRI safety protocols.
- Streamlined patient preparation procedures, leading to smoother operation flows.
- Reduced scan time with efficient scheduling and streamlined pre-scan processes.
- Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication and compassionate care.
- Maintained safe environment, adhering to strict radiation safety guidelines and policies.
Radiology Technologist/ Patient Service Representative
Columbia St. Mary's- Grafton Medical Center
06.2013 - 03.2015
- Obtain x-rays for radiologist according to physicians' orders to determine patients' medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Scheduled patient for Express Care.
- Room patients, take vital signs and verify medication list.
- Maintain and set up/ clean up X-ray and exam rooms.
- Answer multi-line phone, operate fax and copy machine.
- Scan Insurance Cards and Registration.
- Scanning in documents for lab, orthopedic and outside orders.
- Enforced compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
- Used beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques to minimize patients' exposure to radiation.
- Educated patients on procedures and helped minimize anxiety when enhancing cooperation.
- Positioned x-ray equipment according to imaging needs.
MRI Technologist
Pro Health Care -Waukesha Memorial Hospital
11.2009 - 03.2012
- Educated patients on procedures and helped minimize anxiety when enhancing cooperation.
- Prepared and administered oral and IV contrast materials in MRI/CT. Administered antispasmodic drugs such as glucagon for MRI Entrography and
- Scan patients under General Anesthesia, assist the anesthesiologist with placing monitoring equipment.
- Checking patients GFR and Creatinine levels prior to administering contrast and running I-Stat.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine patients' medical imaging needs and image the patient according to the Radiologist protocols.
- Enforced compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information prior to entering in Zone III, properly changing patients and wanding prior to entering in Zone IV.
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
- Maintained good communication between department heads, medical staff and governing boards by attending board meetings and synchronizing interdepartmental functions.
- Transported patients to and from different departments.
Radiology Technologist
Pro Health Care -Waukesha Memorial Hospital
12.2006 - 11.2009
- Used mobile imaging in operating or emergency rooms and at patients' bedside.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine patients' medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Conducted tests for fluoroscopy and diagnostic purposes.
- Educated patients on procedures and helped minimize anxiety when enhancing cooperation.
- Enforced compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
- Positioned x-ray equipment according to imaging needs.
- Transported patients to and from different departments.
Radiology Technologist
Pro Health Care Associates
01.2007 - 11.2009
- Positioned x-ray, equipment according to imaging needs.
- Processed, labeled, and collated diagnostic images into appropriate patient records.
- Used beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques to minimize patients' exposure to radiation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine patients' medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on procedures and helped minimize anxiety when enhancing cooperation.
- Enforced compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
Radiology Clerk
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare- St Joseph's Hospital
10.2005 - 06.2006
- Processed, labeled, and collated diagnostic images into appropriate patient records.
- Enforced compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
- Tracked incoming and outgoing files and film jackets.
- Prepared new files and assigned tracking identification numbers.
- From time to time would type out Resident preliminary reports
- Examined, categorized and sorted incoming documents.
- Processed correspondence, including post office pick-ups, sorting and distribution to appropriate parties.
- Indexed, cataloged and stored physical records.
Education
Associates - Radiography
LAKESHORE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Cleveland, WI01.2007
Skills
- ARRT MRI and Radiology
- Wisconsin Licensed Radiographer
- BLS Certification- Current
- Safety Procedures Studying for MRSO
- Patient Safety
- Patient advocacy
- Patient-focused care
- Professional bedside manner
- IV Catheter insertion and removal
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
- 6/19/2023 and 9/24/2024 Hartford Fire Dept presentation.
- Competent in Port access and U/S Guided IV's
- Helped with Epic Template build for the upgrade, MRI, CT, DI/FL and NM
- Helped with schedule edits for Ultrasound and Echo
- Helped Matt with his Template build at Summit.
- Radiant upgrade- new orderable and
- MR was the first to test out shifts on Teams. Helped with Teams -Shifts build, Front Desk, Ultrasound
- Passed ACR x 2
- Proficient with Symplr
- 4/29/2024 ACR Site virtual site visit for AMCWC- MRI, helped Chrissy with documents. Luminated (Magnet always on) light in stalled in MRI
- Epic Master Template Editor
- Recipient of Aurora's LOVE award in 2019
- Recipient of Aurora's Star award in 2017
Certification
- BLS Certification
- ARRT, RT(R)(MR)
- Wisconsin State License Radiographer
References
Nicky Zurawski, Grafton PACS Administrator
262-329-1508 Work
Nicole.zurawski@aurora.org
Christine Tiedke
Kelly Pohlman
Timeline
Lead MRI Technologist
Aurora Medical Center Washington County
04.2019 - Current
MRI Technologist I
Aurora Health Care
03.2015 - 04.2019
Radiology Technologist/ Patient Service Representative
Columbia St. Mary's- Grafton Medical Center
06.2013 - 03.2015
MRI Technologist
Pro Health Care -Waukesha Memorial Hospital
11.2009 - 03.2012
Radiology Technologist
Pro Health Care Associates
01.2007 - 11.2009
Radiology Technologist
Pro Health Care -Waukesha Memorial Hospital
12.2006 - 11.2009
Radiology Clerk
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare- St Joseph's Hospital
10.2005 - 06.2006
Associates - Radiography
LAKESHORE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
- BLS Certification
- ARRT, RT(R)(MR)
- Wisconsin State License Radiographer
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