Chase Hardwicke
Denver,CO
Summary
Patient-focused Radiologic Technologist with over 14 years of experience in Radiologic field. Well-versed in producing accurate diagnostic images while comforting patients and providing clinical directives to staff. Demonstrated talents in guiding teams and strengthening relationships with patients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
AdventHealth Porter
01.2024 - Current
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images.
- Streamlined workflow in the radiology department by organizing schedules and maintaining accurate records of completed procedures.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
- Elevated the overall image of the radiology department by adhering to all professional standards and ethics while interacting with patients, families, and staff members.
- Reduced exam times for patients by effectively utilizing digital imaging equipment for faster image processing and storage.
- Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
- Collaborated with wider healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
Radiologic Technologist
CommonSpirit - St. Anthony North Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of Diagnostic Imaging to include Surgery and Trauma as required.
- Operating radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images.
- Providing quality patient care to all patients within the medical imaging department.
- Performing high quality images and exams on patients while maintaining the sensitivity to patient needs. Follows standards of safe radiation practice.
- Demonstrating leadership abilities and is a role model for other associate technologists.
- Act as a clinical resource to students, staff technologist and other hospital personnel.
- Assure current standards of practice for the unit.
Radiologic Technologist
Denver Health
10.2023 - Current
- Performing high quality general radiographic/fluoroscopic imaging studies by selecting specific software parameters that will produce a quality image for use by radiologists in their determination of a diagnosis.
- Providing the necessary data for radiologists to interpret images, the technologist scans all relevant clinical information into the PACS, assigns prioritization box for the radiologists' worklists, and then transmits current (and comparison images, when applicable) to the PACS.
- Effectively interacting with Denver Health's PACS system through compliance with data entry, image post-processing, image archiving tasks, image quality assurance, and other related user interface activities.
- Using Epic to input patient examination data and to place patient orders, when appropriate. Notates within the appropriate electronic/hardcopy document, as necessary, all pertinent patient information to comply with patient screening, ordering, charting, and medical record requirements (e.g., Epic's “Ticket to Ride” electronic handoff document, Radiology's hardcopy pregnancy questionnaire).
Radiologic Technologist
USPI - South Denver Surgery Center
09.2023 - Current
- Performing the described duties in the primary work area and demonstrate competency in the following: orthopedic radiology, pediatric radiology, operating room Radiology, trauma Radiology, GI Radiology, outpatient and inpatient diagnostic Radiology, myelography and arthrography.
- Performing a variety of technical tasks involved in operating x ray equipment to make radiographs of designated portions of the body as specified by physician; adjust equipment for proper exposure, voltage and current in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures.
- Determine, prepare and set up medical supplies, instruments and equipment; explain x ray procedures to patients; position patients for each anatomical view specified using immobilization and protective devices as required; report any changes in patient condition to attending medical staff.
- Monitor accessory equipment and assist attending physician with fluoroscopic examinations and special radiographic studies.
- Elevating the overall image of the radiology department by adhering to all professional standards and ethics while interacting with patients, families, and staff members.
Radiologic Technologist
Onpoint Urgent Care
10.2016 - 02.2024
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Streamlined workflow in the radiology department by organizing schedules and maintaining accurate records of completed procedures.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
- Elevated the overall image of the radiology department by adhering to all professional standards and ethics while interacting with patients, families, and staff members.
- Reduced exam times for patients by effectively utilizing digital imaging equipment for faster image processing and storage.
- Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
Clinical Process Consultant
Harris Computer/PulseCheck
07.2015 - 08.2023
- Performing initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process.
- Responsible for end-to-end business process activities.
- Creating, controlling, and improving business processes.
- Lead process design and project implementation teams in process improvement activities.
- Diagnosing process improvement opportunities and develop solutions using principles of process excellence and related tools.
- Quality reporting, analysis, and audits and for developing plans and programs to support continuous quality improvement using applicable tools.
- Assisting remote / on-site staff during these initial first days of the new installation and transition is a significant part of this process. Provide support and direction from onset to implementation with this web-based application in the environment.
- Performing initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process.
- Verified data integrity and accuracy.
- Manage relationship of client, key stakeholders, and internal business partners.
Clinical Process Consultant
Er Express
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Performing initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process.
- Responsible for end-to-end business process activities.
- Creating, controlling, and improving business processes.
- Lead process design and project implementation teams in process improvement activities.
- Diagnosing process improvement opportunities and develop solutions using principles of process excellence and related tools.
- Quality reporting, analysis, and audits and for developing plans and programs to support continuous quality improvement using applicable tools.
- Assisting remote / on-site staff during these initial first days of the new installation and transition is a significant part of this process. Provide support and direction from onset to implementation with this cloud-based application in the environment.
- Performing initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process.
- Verified data integrity and accuracy.
- Manage relationship of client, key stakeholders, and internal business partners.
Clinical Process Consultant
Optum/UHG
12.2013 - 07.2015
- Responsible for end-to-end business process activities
- Creating, controlling, and improving business processes.
- Lead process design and project implementation teams in process improvement activities.
- Diagnose process improvement opportunities and develop solutions using principles of process excellence and related tools.
- Quality reporting, analysis, and audits and for developing plans and programs to support continuous quality improvement using applicable tools.
- Assisting onsite staff during these initial first days of the new installation and transition is a significant part of this process.
- Provide support and direction from onset to implementation with this web-based application in the environment.
Training Consultant
IBEX/Picis Clinical Solutions
06.2006 - 12.2013
- Assisting onsite staff during these initial first days of the new installation and transition is a significant part of this process.
- Providing support and direction from onset to implementation with this web-based application in the environment.
- Recording videos and writing instructions to facilitate online and remote training programs.
- Consulting with organization management to assess needs and plan improvements.
- Assessing program effectiveness and implemented improvements to increase quality of instruction.
- Facilitating group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Answering inquiries and addressing, resolved or escalated issues to management personnel to ensure client satisfaction
Education
Associate of Applied Science: Radiologic Science -
Pima Medical Institute Mesa
01.2010
Skills
- Radiologic technology
- EPIC Radiant
- Synapse PACS
- AGFA PACS
- EMR / EHR
- Articulate
- Confluence
- Ibex/Picis
- SQL Studio Management
- Contrast Administration
- Process improvement
- Project Management
- Client relationships
- Configuration Management
- Strategic Planning
- User Support
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Positive learning environment
- Interpersonal skills
- Identifying problems
- Staff education and training
- Patient education
- Course planning
- Materials preparation
- Equipment Inspection
Certification
Certificate in Radiology from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
AdventHealth Porter
01.2024 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
CommonSpirit - St. Anthony North Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Denver Health
10.2023 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
USPI - South Denver Surgery Center
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Process Consultant
Er Express
04.2022 - 07.2023
Radiologic Technologist
Onpoint Urgent Care
10.2016 - 02.2024
Clinical Process Consultant
Harris Computer/PulseCheck
07.2015 - 08.2023
Clinical Process Consultant
Optum/UHG
12.2013 - 07.2015
Training Consultant
IBEX/Picis Clinical Solutions
06.2006 - 12.2013
Associate of Applied Science: Radiologic Science -
Pima Medical Institute Mesa
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