Carolanne Pisani
Largo,FL
Summary
Accomplished Radiologic Technologist with a proven track record at Piedmont Hospital, demonstrating exceptional skills in digital radiography and patient care. Renowned for enhancing patient experience through compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail. Excelled in a team environment, showcasing reliability and critical thinking.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiologic Technologist FT
Alexander Orthopaedic Associates
08.2023 - Current
- Assess patient history and records upon arrival, obtain new imaging per physician order.
- Input patient vitals,current medications,allergies
- Remove splints,casts,sutures, staples, bandaging per physician order.
- Obtain x-rays per physician order.
- Able to work independently and with a team.
- Document and maintain daily patient x-ray exams as required by the State of Florida rules and regulations.
- Maintain clean and safe working environment.
- Maintain Fl radiology license and ARRT.
- Able to lift up to and more than 50lbs.
- Able to problem solve with critical thinking skills, multitask,and provide excellent patient care.
Radiologic Technologist PRN
Largo Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to all radiation safety guidelines and protocols.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Reduced exam times for patients by effectively utilizing digital imaging equipment for faster image processing and storage.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to prioritize imaging for critical cases, ensuring timely intervention.
- Streamlined patient workflow in radiology department, reducing wait times for imaging procedures.
- Perform Fluoroscopy for diagnostic purposes in operating and endo environments.
Radiologic Technologist FT
Joseph Spine
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Chart prep patients the day before appointment to ensure they have been off all indicated medications for a safe procedure.
- Draw up medications for spinal injections per physician orders
- Thoroughly explain the procedure and obtain signatures for consent in detail of the procedure being performed.
- Answer any questions with provider in the room prior to procedure.
- Position patient on table and thoroughly sterilize area for provider.
- Position C-arm over patient and provide high quality images to ensure correct needle/instrument placement before and during procedure while keeping a sterile field.
- Document procedure and schedule timely follow-up to know the patient's outcome.
- Send patient orders by provider to obtain x-rays,CT scans, and MRI's by fax or phone and schedule follow-up of results in timely manner.
Radiologic Technologist PRN
Burke Health
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Captured images using mobile equipment in emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing diagnostic imaging procedures, including X-rays and CT scans.
- Obtain previous imaging for radiologist to compare to current exam
- Move and position patient in an independent environment.
- Make sure patient's labs and allergies permit ordered testing.
- Get consent for contrast studies, and educate the patient.
- Perform and send all studies in a timely manner that it was ordered to ensure less patient and physician wait time.
Radiologic Technologist PRN
Perfect Health Urgent Care
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Check in/Check out
- Obtain imaging to pediatric/adolescent/adult/and geriatric patients while maintaining ALARA.
- Get patient vitals
- Swab patient for covid/flu/strep per physician orders
- Obtain urine for analysis per physician order
- administer vaccines/TB tests/Draw blood per physician orders and send to the lab for analysis
- Fill medications and send to pharmacy under physician instructions
- Casts/splints/post reductions X-rays taken and follow-ups made per physician timeline.
Radiologic Technologist FT
Piedmont Hospital
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Previously University Hospital
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Rotated between departments weekly as float tech. Diagnostic/Operating rooms/Day Surgery/Endo/CT/Fluoroscopy/IR.
- Performed lumbar punctures/hysterosalpingiograms/NG tube placements/small bowel studies/upper GI studies/esophagrams under fluoro guidance with radiologists.
- Operate PACS and scan in orders along with any comments during patient interactions/nurses notes/patient changes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Radiologic Technology
Stephen W. Brown School Of Radiography
Augusta, GA06-2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
East Georgia State College
Statesboro, GA07-2016
High School Diploma -
Burke County High School
Waynesboro, GA08-2012
Skills
- Direct patient care
- PACS system proficiency
- Orthopedic imaging
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient positioning
- Contrast administration
- Patient assessments
- HIPAA
- Radiologic technology
- Surgical radiography
- Patient shielding techniques
- Gastrointestinal imaging
- Anatomy
- Digital radiography
- ALARA adherence
- Radiation safety
- Infection-control practices
- Caring and compassionate
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
- Effective communication
- Detail Oriented
- Sterilization techniques
- Professionalism
Certification
- AHABLS ecard #235412620109
- ARRT #1004584
- FL #100744
- WI #11448-142
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist FT
Alexander Orthopaedic Associates
08.2023 - Current
Radiologic Technologist PRN
Largo Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Radiologic Technologist FT
Joseph Spine
01.2022 - 01.2023
Radiologic Technologist PRN
Perfect Health Urgent Care
02.2021 - 05.2021
Radiologic Technologist PRN
Burke Health
08.2020 - 07.2021
Radiologic Technologist FT
Piedmont Hospital
07.2018 - 03.2021
- AHABLS ecard #235412620109
- ARRT #1004584
- FL #100744
- WI #11448-142
Associate of Arts - Radiologic Technology
Stephen W. Brown School Of Radiography
Associate of Arts - General Studies
East Georgia State College
High School Diploma -
Burke County High School
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