Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Member of MMC Radiology Shared Governance committee
Additional Information
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CHRISTINA D. WINKELMAN

Flanders,NJ

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Morristown Medical Center
Morristown , NJ
07.2017 - Current
  • Supported radiologists with performing high-quality interventional procedures.
  • Monitored and adjusted imaging equipment for optimal quality standards.
  • Assisted radiologist in performing special imaging procedures.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Prepared and mixed contrast agents for enhanced imaging.

Radiology Technologist

Morristown Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - 07.2017
  • (Day and Night) and Hackettstown Regional Medical Center
  • Knowledgeable with General Electric (GE) Siemens, Kodak, and Fuji systems, as well as Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information System (RIS)
  • Completed numerous routine radiographic examinations and experienced in outpatient, portable, trauma, fluoroscopic, and Operating Room (OR) cases with emphasis on patient care., Provides information to diagnose patient illnesses by operating radiologic equipment to include DR, CR, portable, and c-arm to produce radiographs
  • Identifies patient needs and requirements by establishing rapport and emphasizing patient care
  • Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations, and answering questions
  • Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, patient shielding and proper exposure factors
  • Maintains inventory by checking and replenishing stock in patient care areas.
  • Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality radiographs.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.

Radiology Technologist – Per Diem

Atlantic Orthopaedic Associates
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Performs radiological and fluoroscopic procedures under the direction of the physicians utilizing fixed radiologic equipment in the Outpatient setting
  • Maintains a clean and safe environment
  • Follows protocols and operating procedures for all studies
  • Maintains standards to produce quality images in a timely manner
  • Verifies patient information and ordered exam with prescription
  • Completes all required documentation relating to exam, equipment, and logs to ensure charge is accurate.

Education

Associate - Applied Science

County College of Morris

A.A.S.) degree - Radiography

County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ
08.2014

Skills

  • Registered Technologist with ARRT
  • CPR/BLS Certified
  • New Jersey State license – Diagnostic Radiography
  • Performing diagnostic procedures
  • Extensive experience within the OR setting
  • Experienced in Endovascular procedures, supplies, and equipment
  • Sterile procedural assistance with interventional radiologist, Neurovascular surgeons, vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologist, cardio thoracic surgeons, and electrophysiologists during procedures
  • Practiced in Radiology Information System and Picture Archiving and Communication System such as RISC, Epic, Pacs, and Sectra
  • Excellent Communication skills both verbal and written
  • Extensive medical terminology knowledge
  • Exceptional ability to organize and multitask
  • Problem resolution expertise
  • Radio Pharmaceutical Administration
  • Restocking Supplies
  • Vascular Procedures
  • Needle Localization
  • Interventional Radiology Procedures
  • Radiology Equipment
  • Antispasmodic Drugs
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Equipment Operation and Calibration
  • Contrast Material

Accomplishments

Award Level 3 for RT Pact program three years.

Member of MMC Radiology Shared Governance committee

Interventional Radiology’s representative

Additional Information

-Super user for 3M Versaflow PAPR, Guldmann Ceiling Track Lift and Siemens Artis EVAR guidance system for Radiology department.

-In charge of Department monthly QC for Siemens Artis Zee, Artis Q, and Siemens Phenos/Trumpf Hybrid units.

- Yearly Department Lead integrity inspector and Joint commission readiness.

Timeline

Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Morristown Medical Center
07.2017 - Current

Radiology Technologist – Per Diem

Atlantic Orthopaedic Associates
01.2016 - 01.2017

Radiology Technologist

Morristown Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - 07.2017

Associate - Applied Science

County College of Morris

A.A.S.) degree - Radiography

County College of Morris
CHRISTINA D. WINKELMAN