Christopher Nolen
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
To obtain position as a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist in a growth-oriented organization to fulfill the organization’s goals by using my knowledge and experience. Passionate for providing exceptional patient care and using my positive people skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist
Expert MRI
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained safe environment, adhering to strict radiation safety guidelines and policies.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reduced scan time with efficient scheduling and streamlined pre-scan processes.
- Improved image quality by maintaining proper positioning of patients during scans.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture that prioritized teamwork, open communication, and shared responsibility for outcomes.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information.
- Enhanced patient comfort by effectively explaining MRI procedures and addressing concerns.
- Positioned patients to obtain quality MRI images.
- Utilized multiple MRI scanner models including T1-weighted, T2-weighted, and diffusion-weighted imaging.
- Prepared patients for MRI procedures and monitored their condition during the scan.
- Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors, and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images.
Dance/Fitness Instructor
Rock Star Dance Fitness
08.2019 - Current
- Instruct multiple dance and fitness adult classes
- Perform exceptional customer service, resulting in retention of students
- Maintain the tidiness of studio
Covid Testing Specialist
Covid Check Today
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Collect specimen and run necessary tests to determine results
- Work collectively with supervisor to relay test results to client
Education
Associate of Occupational Science - MRI Technology
CNI/Career Networks Institute College
Santa Ana, CA01.2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance Performance & Composition
SUNY @ Purchase College
Purchase, NY05.2010
Skills
- Fonar06T
- GE15T
- Siemens30T
- Clinical Training
- Patient Safety in MRI
- Imaging Procedures
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Technology in Radiology
- Radiographic Positioning
- Cross Sectional Anatomy with slice-by-slice study
- Pathology in Radiology with special focus on MR images
Certification
- ARMRIT (Passed July2023)
- ARRT (Pending)
- IV Access
- BLS/CPR, American Heart Association
- HIPAA/OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens
EXTERNSHIP/CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Expert MRI
- MRI Technologist - Externship (Completed1,000 hours)06/2022 –01/2023
- Culver City/Bellflower, CA
- Fonar0.6 Tesla, G.E.1.5 Testa, Siemens3.0 Tesla
- Prepare patients for imaging scans, i.e., changing to scrubs, removing metals, etc.
- Data entry of patient clinical history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified and position of entry. Placing markers to identify areas of maximum pain or ROI.
- Explain MRI procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members.
- Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contra-indications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.
- Observed intravenous contrast injections.
- Ensure that the equipment is operating properly.
- Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation.
- Develop or producing film records of magnetic resonance images.
Timeline
MRI Technologist
Expert MRI
01.2023 - Current
Covid Testing Specialist
Covid Check Today
01.2022 - 10.2022
Dance/Fitness Instructor
Rock Star Dance Fitness
08.2019 - Current
Associate of Occupational Science - MRI Technology
CNI/Career Networks Institute College
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance Performance & Composition
SUNY @ Purchase College
- ARMRIT (Passed July2023)
- ARRT (Pending)
- IV Access
- BLS/CPR, American Heart Association
- HIPAA/OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens
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