Carmin Ridgell
Aubrey,TX
Summary
Experienced Radiologic/CT Technologist with good knowledge and understanding of the development factors specific to pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients. 20 years of experience working in urgent and high patient volume settings. Friendly technologist with proven strengths in customer service, imaging quality, and performance improvement. Reliable individual with pleasant demeanor an strong work ethic. Committed to assisting patients with questions and resolving issues. Punctual employee with excellent interpersonal abilities. Collaborative team player with the ability to partner cross-functionally to deliver solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT Technologist
Cardiac Center Of Texas
05.2021 - Current
- Monitor the patient's well-being during exams and recognize discomfort or medical problems and take appropriate action.
- Responds to physician questions and needs regarding patients.
- Evaluate images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Performed high quality cardiac CT exams using Siemens and GE scanners.
- Tend to physical and psychological patient preparation, calmly talking through procedures while positioning patients for scans to alleviate nervousness or anxiety.
Multimodality Technnologist
The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano
10.2021 - Current
- Sanitizes scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
- Operates equipment to produce quality images of specific body parts for post processing using Terarecon.
- Obtains best imaging by determining exposure factors for individual patients.
- Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to maintain safety of patients and staff.
- Follows radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Reviews and evaluates developed x-rays or computer-generated information to determine satisfaction of images for diagnostic purposes.
- Upholds high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Operates mobile and CT scanning equipment to obtain imagery in emergency situations in ER and ICU.
CT Technologist
Texas Health Neighborhood Care and Wellness
01.2017 - Current
- Generates daily EXCEL reports with high-quality and efficiency to reflect departmental exams and charges.
- Monitors and manages inventory and supplies through PeopleSoft to maximize productivity.
- Basic PPE trainer.
- CareConnect/EPIC trainer.
- Checks daily to ensure that equipment inspections are up to date and imaging equipment is operating properly by performing quality assurance protocols, calibrations, and necessary warm ups.
- Checks the department for damaged/soiled ceiling tiles and other issues that may affect the process of proving patient care.
- Operates head and body x-ray scanners which create a computer generated cross-sectional image, commonly called a CAT (Computed Axial Tomography) Scan.
- Collaborates with the physicist and radiologist in quality and process improvements to produce adequate pediatric protocols.
- Responsible for educating and preparing patients for their examinations.
- Provides patient care that is essential to the performance of a variety of procedures ranging from adults to pediatrics.
- Determines and sets appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
- Reviews physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs.
Sr. Imaging Technologist
Children's Medical Center Legacy (Children's Health)
09.2008 - 08.2018
- Identifies patient service requirements by establishing a rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.
- Received a performance bonus for process improvement related to the timing and delivery of services to reduce delay of care between the radiology and emergency departments.
- Ensures operation of radiology/CT equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Perform daily Quality Assurance scans to measure CT scanner performance and to assure operation is at an acceptable level by recording and comparing test results and recognizing when results are out of range.
- Protects patients and staff by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; Follows drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media.
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
- Overnight Charge Technologist.
- Developed advanced skills in EPIC by using it regularly to complete patient exams.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to assess patients' medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture diagnostic images, including fluoroscopy, x-ray, orthopedic, and CT/CAT scans.
Radiologic Technologist
Arkansas Children's Hospital
06.2004 - 08.2008
- Prepared patients for radiology procedures by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Maintained production and quality of radiography by following established standards and procedures.
- Minimized radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computed Tomography
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR2008
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR2005
Associate of Science - Biology
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello, AR2003
Skills
- CPR/BLS certified
- Professional bedside manner
- Exceptional communication skills
- Calm under pressure
- Extremely organized
- EPIC proficient
- Multitasker
- Strong initiative
- Team leader
- Self-discipline
- Toshiba, Siemens, and GE trained
Certification
- CPR/BLS certified through American Heart Association
- Medical Radiologic Technologist -State of Texas
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T. (R)
- Computed Tomography registered (CT) ARRT
Affiliations
- American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Group (Texas Health Resources)
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority ( A historically African American sorority founded by college-educated women dedicated to public service with an emphasis on programs that assist the African American community.)
Timeline
Multimodality Technnologist
The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano
10.2021 - Current
CT Technologist
Cardiac Center Of Texas
05.2021 - Current
CT Technologist
Texas Health Neighborhood Care and Wellness
01.2017 - Current
Sr. Imaging Technologist
Children's Medical Center Legacy (Children's Health)
09.2008 - 08.2018
Radiologic Technologist
Arkansas Children's Hospital
06.2004 - 08.2008
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Computed Tomography
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Associate of Science - Biology
University of Arkansas at Monticello
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