Camille Lester
Buffalo,New York
Summary
Radiological Technologist/Manager/Clinical/Educator/Instructor position for any private practice, Hospital, and /or other healthcare/Educational System. Background includes work in various trauma and private facilities and receiving numerous commendations for performance. Familiar with related procedures, compliance standards and documentation protocols. Accomplished Radiologic Technologist with over 30 years' experience seeking to leverage expertise to secure position with respected organization. Highly skilled in producing high quality diagnostic images, comforting patients and delivering clinical instruction to staff and students. Demonstrated leadership skills which guide teams towards success and strengthen relationships with patients and physicians. Patient-focused Mammographer experienced in radiology equipment, procedures and diagnostic requirements. Supports clinical staff with quality imagery and thorough assessments. Caring with patients needing extra support and comfort during challenging procedures.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Mammography Technologist
Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation
Dillingham, AK
02.2023 - Current
- Positioned patients properly for scans and procedures, calmly giving instructions on when to stay still to optimize scans.
- Conducted quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and proper functioning of the imaging equipment.
- Educated patients on mammogram preparation, positioning, compression and radiation safety measures.
- Greeted patients with warm smile and promoted individual comfort throughout procedures and scans while being as discrete as possible.
- Fostered relationships with patients to minimize anxiety and distress and enhance cooperation.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines when handling patient information.
- Ensured that all patient data was accurately entered into the system.
- Reset examination rooms between appointments by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments, greeting patients and answering questions about the exam process.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to Mammography Technologist duties.
- Verified patient details before completing procedures.
- Performed diagnostic imaging procedures by operating x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography scans.
- Performed mammography examinations utilizing digital and film-screen equipment.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
- Educated patients on diagnostic imaging processes and positioning, and counseled patients to address concerns and answer inquiries.
- Positioned patients and x-ray and CT equipment, and implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
- Maintained current knowledge of changes in technology, techniques and regulations related to mammography.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
Staff Mammography Technologist
Women and Children’s Hospital
Buffalo, NY
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Performed both screening and diagnostic mammogram procedures
- Provided quality patient care and quality imaging examinations
- Performed Needle Localizations examinations
- Performed Stereo core biopsies and ultrasound needle-guided core biopsies.
MRI Technologist
Physicians MRI LLP
Cheektowaga, New York
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Administered MRI Examinations
- Made film copies, screened patients, and other MRI related duties.
Lead Mammographer/CT Tech
Sheehan Hospital
Buffalo, New York
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Tested equipment regularly to identify malfunctions and calibrate settings.
- Participated in quality assurance programs to ensure accuracy of results.
- Generated precise images of target body areas to aid physicians in diagnosing patients' issues.
- Verified patient details before completing procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of all mammography exams performed within the facility.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
- Developed and labeled diagnostic images and films in accordance with established quality standards.
- Positioned patients properly for scans and procedures, calmly giving instructions on when to stay still to optimize scans.
- Assisted radiologists with interventional procedures such as needle localizations and vacuum assisted biopsies.
- Fostered relationships with patients to minimize anxiety and distress and enhance cooperation.
- Reset examination rooms between appointments by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Positioned patients and x-ray and CT equipment, and implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
Travel Mammographer/Radiological Technologist
Menorah Hospital
KS
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was properly completed prior to each examination.
- Completed mammograms, ultrasounds and other breast screenings.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
- Reset examination rooms between appointments by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Performed mammography examinations according to established protocols and standards.
- Positioned x-ray, mammographic and CT equipment and established beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to reduce radiation exposure.
Staff Mammographer
Val Verde Memorial Hospital
Del Rio, TX
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Educated patients regarding the purpose and process of the exam prior to performing it.
- Educated patients on diagnostic imaging processes and positioning, and counseled patients to address concerns and answer inquiries.
- Maintained accurate records of mammography results in patient files.
- Operated digital imaging equipment according to established guidelines.
Staff Mammographer
Lakeview Memorial Hospital
Eufaula, Al
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Educated patients regarding the purpose and process of the exam prior to performing it.
- Developed and labeled diagnostic images and films in accordance with established quality standards.
- Ensured proper positioning, compression, and imaging techniques were used during all procedures.
Chief Radiological Technologist/Manager
Medical Group of W.N.Y
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Reset examination rooms between appointments by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Performed radiographic procedures in accordance with established standards and practices.
- Operated x-ray equipment safely and efficiently to obtain diagnostic images for interpretation by a physician.
- Positioned patients properly for scans and procedures, calmly giving instructions on when to stay still to optimize scans.
Staff Mammographer
Sheehan Hospital
Buffalo, New York
01.1992 - 01.1998
- Educated patients regarding the purpose and process of the exam prior to performing it.
- Completed general administrative tasks to support radiology department.
- Educated patients on diagnostic imaging processes and positioning, and counseled patients to address concerns and answer inquiries.
- Helped patients feel comfortable with procedures by explaining steps and answering questions.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
- Verified patient details before completing procedures.
- Positioned patients properly for scans and procedures, calmly giving instructions on when to stay still to optimize scans.
Staff Mammographer
Dr. Dhiraj Shah MD, Medical Office
NF, NY
01.1992 - 01.1998
- Educated patients regarding the purpose and process of the exam prior to performing it.
- Completed general administrative tasks to support radiology department.
- Educated patients on diagnostic imaging processes and positioning, and counseled patients to address concerns and answer inquiries.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
- Completed mammograms, ultrasounds and other breast screenings.
- Positioned patients properly for scans and procedures, calmly giving instructions on when to stay still to optimize scans.
Travel Mammographer
Mediscan Diagnostic Services
Portland, Maine
01.2005
- Verified patient details before completing procedures.
- Performed mammography examinations according to established protocols and standards.
Radiology Technologist
Nurse Finders
Buffalo, NY
01.2004
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Generated precise images of target body areas to aid physicians in diagnosing patients' issues.
- Selected proper technique for ordered exam to prevent patient from receiving high levels of absorbed radiation.
- Positioned patients properly for scans and procedures, calmly giving instructions on when to stay still to optimize scans.
Travel CT Technologist
Medical Staff Network VAMC
Overland PK, KS
01.2002
- Completed CT scans and related patient care procedures using age appropriate methods for patient's physical ability and individual limitations.
Education
B.A. - Business Management in Health Services
Ottawa University
01.2003
Diploma - Radiological Technology
Millard Fillmore Hospital School of Radiological Technology
01.1991
Skills
- CT: Trained in Coronary Calcium Scoring and body scanning on an Imatron C-150 Electron Beam Tomography Body Scan Unit
- NRF FOUNDATION/RISEUP - 09-09-2021 - Customer Service & Sales Certificate
- Quality Control Understanding
- Biopsy Familiarity
- Screening Expertise
- Diagnostics Knowledge
- Diagnostics Understanding
Hospital Equipment
- Hospital equipment used: in CT - Hi-Speed Advantage System # CT 100 G
- GE Signa 1.5 Tesla Advantix MRI Unit
- GE OEC 9800 Series C- Arm Surgery: Cysto - Hydrajust IV Liebel – Flarsheim
- Hydra Vision Systems
- OEC – Diasonics C-Arm MST - 625 II GE - RF Machine
- AMX 4 - GE Portable Machine
- AMX 3 - GE Portable Machine
- Mammography machines used: GE- 600T
- Lorad III
- Lorad IV
- GE Senographe –DMR
- Bennett Contour Other equipment: Phillips, Toshiba, and other GE machine. Hitachi Airis II MRI .3 Telsa Unit Lunar Dexa Unit
- Vertix 3D-3 X-ray Unit
- Imatron C – 150 Electron Beam Tomography Body Scan Unit
- Siemens
- Noland Dexa Unit
- Marconi Mx 8000 Multislice CT Unit Siemens Magnetom Harmony 1.0 Tesla Scanner Lorad Multicare Platinum M – IV Mammo Unit Lorad Multicare Platinum Stereotactic Core Biopsy Unit and Ethicon Endo – Surgery, Inc. Mammotome Control Module with Smartvac system Kodax Mini loader 2000P Processor R2 Image Checker ( Computer-Aided Detection) System
License Certification
- ARRT certified in both radiology and mammography, (R) (M)
- ASRT, 6/2001
- American AED/CPR Association, 2021, 2023
Relevant Experience
- Travel Mammographer, 2005, Mediscan Diagnostic Services, Portland, Maine
- Radiology Technologist, 2004, Nurse Finders, Buffalo, New York
- Lead Mammographer/CT Tech, 2003, 2004, Sheehan Hospital, Buffalo, New York
- Travel CT Technologist, 2002, Medical Staff Network VAMC, Overland Park, Kansas
- Travel Mammographer/Radiological Technologist, 2000, 2001, Menorah Hospital, Kansas
- Staff Mammographer, 1999, 2000, Val Verde Memorial Hospital, Del Rio, Texas
- Staff Mammographer, 1998, 1999, Lakeview Memorial Hospital, Eufaula, Alabama
- Chief Radiological Technologist/Manager, 1996, 1998, Medical Group of W.N.Y
- Staff Mammographer, 1992, 1998, Sheehan Hospital, Buffalo, New York
- Staff Mammographer, 1992, 1998, Dr. Dhiraj Shah MD, Medical Office, NF, New York
Timeline
Mammography Technologist
Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation
02.2023 - Current
Travel Mammographer
Mediscan Diagnostic Services
01.2005
Staff Mammography Technologist
Women and Children’s Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2005
Radiology Technologist
Nurse Finders
01.2004
MRI Technologist
Physicians MRI LLP
01.2003 - 01.2004
Lead Mammographer/CT Tech
Sheehan Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2004
Travel CT Technologist
Medical Staff Network VAMC
01.2002
Travel Mammographer/Radiological Technologist
Menorah Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2001
Staff Mammographer
Val Verde Memorial Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2000
Staff Mammographer
Lakeview Memorial Hospital
01.1998 - 01.1999
Chief Radiological Technologist/Manager
Medical Group of W.N.Y
01.1996 - 01.1998
Staff Mammographer
Sheehan Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1998
Staff Mammographer
Dr. Dhiraj Shah MD, Medical Office
01.1992 - 01.1998
B.A. - Business Management in Health Services
Ottawa University
Diploma - Radiological Technology
Millard Fillmore Hospital School of Radiological Technology
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