Christin Koerperich
Cambridge,NE
Summary
Experienced radiologic technologist with 7 years of expertise in operating advanced imaging and diagnostic equipment. Skilled in assessing physician requirements, ensuring proper patient positioning, administering medications, and providing post-scan care recommendations. Approachable and nurturing, with a keen understanding of patient comfort and the ability to adapt in challenging situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diagnostic Radiology Technologist
Community Hospital
10.2021 - Current
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality radiographs.
- Start IVs and administer IV and oral contrast
- Performed diagnostic breast mammograms
- Performed high quality radiologic, CT exams on incoming patients.
- Performed diagnostic xrays in the ortho clinic
Radiology Tech
Lincoln Orthopaedic Center
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy. We had older equipment and had to manually set out techniques and know how to adjust them accordingly.
- Instructed patients on proper positioning for imaging.
CT Technologist
Ortho Nebraska
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Scan patients sent to us from our ortho doctors
- Scan patients sent to us for doctors in the clinics here and from outside facilities
- Scan patients from the ER
- Start IV on patients
- Give oral and IV contrast to patients
- Transfer patients from beds or wheelchairs to out table.
- Responded to physician questions and needs regarding patients.
Radiologic Technologist in the OR
Ortho Nebraska
11.2017 - 10.2020
- Running the mini and the large C-arm in surgeries
- Intra-op and post-op x-rays
- Help turn over OR
- Place and complete orders.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
Radiologic Technologist
Nebraska Medicine
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Worked 6 weeks of over night shifts
- Work in the ER, OR, fluoroscopic procedures, and in in-patient and out-patient diagnostic.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
Radiologic Technologist
Papillion Family Medicine
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Taking patient x-rays
- Checking patients in
- Making appointments
- Rooming patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Clarkson College
Omaha, NE08-2017
Skills
- Digital radiography
- Computed tomography
- Mammography
- Venipuncture
- Contrast media administration
- X-rays Radiation safety
- Patient Positioning
- ALARA adherence
References
Available upon request
Certificationsandhonors
- ARRT Certified
- Student Member of the Nebraska Society of Radiologic Technologists (NSRT)
- Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart Association
Certification
MQSA certified
Timeline
Diagnostic Radiology Technologist
Community Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Radiology Tech
Lincoln Orthopaedic Center
10.2020 - 10.2021
CT Technologist
Ortho Nebraska
01.2018 - 10.2020
Radiologic Technologist in the OR
Ortho Nebraska
11.2017 - 10.2020
Radiologic Technologist
Nebraska Medicine
11.2017 - 07.2018
Radiologic Technologist
Papillion Family Medicine
08.2017 - 11.2017
MQSA certified
Associate of Applied Science -
Clarkson College
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