Connie Camilleri
South Lebanon
Summary
Patient-oriented radiologic technologist offering several years of experience in stationary and mobile diagnostic imaging to healthcare organizations. Well-versed in all aspects of radiologic technology, including taking high-quality diagnostic images, comforting patients and maintaining equipment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
Mercy Health Hospital Kings Mills
Mason
01.2024 - Current
- Operated radiologic equipment to perform diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Maintained patient safety and comfort during imaging examinations.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine appropriate imaging protocols.
- Processed digital images using PACS system for storage, retrieval and transmission purposes.
Cardiac Catheterization Lab
UC Health Westchester
Westchester Township
10.2018 - Current
- Assists with all aspects of diagnostic and interventional angiographic procedures within the cardiac catheterization lab to include diagnostic/interventional catheterization, STEMI, pericardial tap, and EKOS.
- Monitors contrast usage and keeps physician aware of contrast usage.
- Assists cardiologist with placement of pacemaker devices and implant/removal of Loop Devices.
- Accurately documents the chronology of the procedures.
- Records hemodynamic waveforms, calculates values, and promptly informs team members of cardiac rhythm disturbance or pressure abnormalities.
- Monitors radiation exposure to patient and regulates time and intensity of dose to protect patient and other team members.
- Notifies physician of prolonged exposure.
Radiologic Technologist
Department of Veterans Affairs
Pensacola
02.2015 - 07.2018
- Planned patient assessment and imaging needs.
- Performed radiographic examinations of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities.
- Sets proper technical factors to ensure optimal images.
- Ensures proper patient identification and proper views were obtained.
- Assisted radiologist to complete fluoroscopic exams.
- Performed bone density exams.
- Served on Controlled Substance Inspection team for 2 years.
- Performed comprehensive inspections of pharmacy narcotics vault.
Stay At Home Mom
Murrieta
05.2011 - 02.2015
- Husband was Active-Duty Marine and relocated to California and on call 24/7.
- I worked as a stay-at-home Mom during this period.
Radiologic Technologist
Department of Veteran Affairs
Pensacola
08.2008 - 04.2011
- Set up CT Capabilities at this facility.
- Performed contrast/non contrast computed tomography of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities.
- Explained procedure to patients to ensure successful completion of the exam and gave any post-imaging instructions needed.
- Conferred with radiologist on establishing requirements of non-standard procedures and assisted in determining proper CT protocols for various diseases.
- Ensured required labs were performed and protocol standards were met.
- Administered contrast media under direction and supervision of staff radiologist and practiced sterile technique to prevent contamination.
- Monitored patients through all phases of the exam and alerted radiologist to any reactions.
- Submitted images for radiologist interpretation.
- Ensured post-processing of images completed.
- Scheduled/rescheduled patients to ensure optimal workflow and to accommodate critically ill or emergent patients.
- Performed daily quality assurance, checked all equipment and immediately reported failures to supervisor.
- Performed technical operation and general technical maintenance of the computer, disk drives, console, and imaging devices.
Radiologic Technologist
Hilton Head Regional Medical Center
Hilton Head Island
10.2007 - 05.2008
- Clinical site educator for radiology students.
- Performed screening and diagnostic mammography exams.
- Assisted radiologists with needle localization procedures.
- Performed patient assessment and planned imaging needs.
- Performed department/portable radiographic examinations of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, spine, upper and lower extremities on inpatient, outpatient and emergent patients.
- Set proper technical factors to ensure optimal images.
- Set up and assisted radiologist to complete fluoroscopic exams.
- Submitted exams for radiologist interpretation.
- Performed bone density studies.
- Operated c-arm for surgery cases.
- Followed department guidelines for radiation/patient safety.
- Performed contrast/non contrast computerized tomography of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, spine, upper and lower extremities.
- Ensured required labs were performed and met established protocols.
- Administered contrast media under direction and supervision of staff radiologist.
- Assisted radiologist with CT guided biopsies.
- Monitored patient throughout exam and alerted radiologist to any contrast reactions.
- Assisted interventional radiologist and lead interventional technologist to complete interventional exams.
Supervisor Diagnostic Radiology Technologist (Mammography)
US Naval Hospital Okinawa
Armed Forces Pacific
05.2002 - 11.2004
- Mammography Department Civilian Supervisor.
- Performed all quality control tests as required by MQSA and FDA regulations.
- Ensured department complied with FDA regulations and maintained ACR accreditations.
- Scheduled work assignments, authorized time-off, submitted employee payroll.
- In addition to supervisory duties, I also worked as a mammography technologist.
- Performed screening and diagnostic mammograms.
- Assisted radiologists with breast ultrasounds and needle localization procedures.
Radiologic Technologist
Fairfax Family Health Center
Fairfax
03.2001 - 07.2001
- Performed routine diagnostic x-rays, assisted in reception desk duties, cleaned and stocked x-ray room, and maintained patient file room.
- Short Tenure because of Military Relocation.
Radiologic Technologist
Baptist Medical Park
Pensacola
06.2000 - 12.2000
- Performed diagnostic x-rays on pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients by operating fixed and portable equipment.
- Performed radiographic examinations of the upper/lower extremities, vertebral column, trunk, and skull.
- Utilized c-arm for pain management surgery and limited orthopedic cases.
- Assisted radiologist with examinations of the digestive system.
- Read and interpreted radiographic requests and physician orders.
- Applied radiation protection measures for patient and practiced occupational radiation safety.
- Monitored patients during exams.
- Prepared and assembled materials for radiographic exams.
- Stock and clean x-ray rooms, clean cassettes and screens.
- Transported/escorted patients to and from radiology department.
- Answered phones and greeted patients at reception desk.
- Followed department procedures for opening and closing of department on early/late shifts.
- Followed hospital procedures and OSHA regulations.
Radiologic Technologist
Baptist Gulf Breeze Hospital
Gulf Breeze
12.2000 - 06.2000
- Performed diagnostic x-rays on pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, ensuring accurate imaging through operation of fixed and portable equipment.
- Performed radiographic exams of the upper/lower extremities, vertebral column, trunk, skull, and soft tissue, bone surveys and intravenous pyelograms.
- Transported and escorted patients to and from the radiology department.
- Performed all CT scans ordered on evening shift and weekend call.
- Read and interpreted radiographic requests and physician's orders.
- Conducted CT scans on Picker PQ 2000 machine, performing exams of head, abdomen/pelvis, neck, extremities, and spine to aid in patient diagnosis.
- Monitored patients during exams.
- Answered phones and greeted patients at the reception desk.
- Stocked and cleaned x-ray rooms, cleaned cassettes and screens.
- Monitored patients during exams to ensure comfort and safety, addressing any concerns promptly.
- Answered phones and greeted patients at the reception desk.
- Followed hospital procedures and OSHA regulations.
Radiologic Technologist
Bethesda Warren County (Arrow Springs)
Lebanon
05.1999 - 10.1999
- Performed diagnostic x-rays on pediatric, adult and geriatric patients by operating fixed and portable equipment.
- Read and interpreted radiographic requests and physician's orders.
- Transported and escorted patients to and from radiology department.
- Prepared and assembled materials for radiographic exams.
- Performed radiographic exams of the upper/lower extremities, vertebral column, trunk, skull, soft tissue, and bone surveys.
- Stocked and cleaned x-ray rooms, cassettes and screens.
- Logged all patients in daily ledger.
- Filed all x-ray film jackets, maintained file room and signed films in/out.
- Answered phones and greeted patients at reception desk.
- Monitored patients during exams.
- Applied radiation protection measures for patients and practiced occupational radiation safety.
- Assisted emergency room during codes by recording drug administration statistics.
- Followed hospital procedures and OSHA regulations.
Radiologic Technologist
Bethesda North Hospital
Blue Ash
08.1997 - 05.1999
- Performed diagnostic x-rays on pediatric, adult and geriatric patients by operating fixed and portable equipment.
- Read and interpreted radiographic requests and physician orders.
- Transported and escorted patients to and from radiology department.
- Prepared and assembled materials for radiographic exams.
- Performed radiographic exams of the upper/lower extremities, vertebral column, trunk, skull, soft tissue, bone surveys, intravenous pyelograms, and panorex films.
- Second shift surgery technologist: operated portable machine and c-arm for surgery cases.
- Stocked and cleaned x-ray rooms, cassettes and screens.
- Applied radiation protection measures for patients and practiced occupational radiation safety.
- Monitored patient during exams.
- Assembled and hung films for radiologist viewing.
- Followed hospital procedures and OSHA regulations.
Student Radiology Technologist
Good Samaritan Hospital
Dayton
01.1996 - 05.1996
- Student Radiology Technologist (not certified).
- Performed diagnostic x-rays on pediatric, adult and geriatric patients by operating fixed and portable equipment.
- Performed radiographic exams of the upper/lower extremities, trunk, skull, soft tissue and bone surveys.
- Monitored patients during exams.
- Escorted and transported patients to ensure timely access to radiology services.
- Prepared and assembled necessary materials to support efficient radiographic exams.
- Transported and escorted patients to/from radiology department.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of x-ray rooms and equipment.
- Monitored patients throughout procedures to ensure comfort and safety.
- Stocked and cleaned x-ray rooms, cassettes and screens.
Education
Associate degree - Radiologic Technology
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH06-1996
High School or equivalent -
Valley View High School
Germantown, OH06-1991
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Image processing
- Safety maintenance
- Imaging procedures
- Quality control procedures
- Quality control
Day Phone
850-776-4199
Additional Information
ARRT (R)(CT), Willing to board certify in Mammography
Evening Phone
850-776-4199
Job Related Training
- Achieving Quality Imaging, 2002
- Selenia Digital Mammography applications course, 2007
- Comprehensive Applications Training Toshiba Advance for 32-64 slice Ct, 2008
- Ct Registry Review, 2010
Personal Information
Available: prn
Certification
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 1996 RT (R)(CT)
- Ohio State License (ODH)
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
Mercy Health Hospital Kings Mills
01.2024 - Current
Cardiac Catheterization Lab
UC Health Westchester
10.2018 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2015 - 07.2018
Stay At Home Mom
05.2011 - 02.2015
Radiologic Technologist
Department of Veteran Affairs
08.2008 - 04.2011
Radiologic Technologist
Hilton Head Regional Medical Center
10.2007 - 05.2008
Supervisor Diagnostic Radiology Technologist (Mammography)
US Naval Hospital Okinawa
05.2002 - 11.2004
Radiologic Technologist
Fairfax Family Health Center
03.2001 - 07.2001
Radiologic Technologist
Baptist Gulf Breeze Hospital
12.2000 - 06.2000
Radiologic Technologist
Baptist Medical Park
06.2000 - 12.2000
Radiologic Technologist
Bethesda Warren County (Arrow Springs)
05.1999 - 10.1999
Radiologic Technologist
Bethesda North Hospital
08.1997 - 05.1999
Student Radiology Technologist
Good Samaritan Hospital
01.1996 - 05.1996
Associate degree - Radiologic Technology
Sinclair Community College
High School or equivalent -
Valley View High School