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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, GA
06-2020

Associate of Arts - General Studies

East Georgia State College
Statesboro, GA
07-2016

High School Diploma -

Burke County High School
Waynesboro, GA
08-2012

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
Carolanne Pisani