Corina Rodriguez, RT(R)(CT)

Working in the CT department, PRN in a fast paced HCA Trauma facility.

Operating GE scanners and using Mckesson and Meditech. Recently changed over to using Synapse as the PACS system.

As seen on my resume, I have worked at this facility prn and completed some contracts over the last 7 years with a travel company for this hospital.

They are very familiar with my work skills and ethic and know that I work well with others and as a team. I just step in where I am needed to lend a helping hand and to help cover lunches.

• Communicated with physicians, nurses and other team members concerning patient status, diagnoses and related information.
• Tended to physical and psychological patient preparation, calmly talking through procedures while positioning patients for scans and x-rays to alleviate nervousness or anxiety.
• Used computed tomography equipment to take images of patients from different angles to form complete picture of condition and provide firm foundation for accurate diagnosis.

Worked independently as the only CT tech for most of the shift. Overlap of tech was provided if allowed by management. Mostly daytime and evening hours during the week, handling Outpatient's, Inpatient's and ER workload. Operated a 64 slice GE Optima Scanner. I often started IV's and drew blood if necessary. I also transported all our patients throughout the hospital. At this facility we had a paperless system and used the tracking board to find our patients. Synapse is the operating system we usied for Radiology orders and the PACS software by Fuji that we had. Allscripts in the other operating system we used for tracking the patient's lab values, nurse notes and doctor's orders. One of the most important values we practiced was to use sanitizing foaming in and foaming out of patient's rooms. Of course A.I.D.E.T. as well. We aimed to do our absolute best every day.

Completed 13 week assignment at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, ID. This HCA facility was a Level 2 trauma center equipped with 2 GE 64 slice scanners in the CT dept. Meditech savvy.

Experience in brain perfusion/stroke protocol studies and multiple trauma studies as well.

Completed a 8 week contract at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, TX. They are equipped with a GE 64 slice scanner. Also this HCA facility used Meditech and Mckesson. These two facilities are both fast paced environments that require multitasking and good use of time management.

Patient prep and screening for exams. Clear and thorough communication with the patient on what the exam consisted of before, during and after. Positioned patients for optimal comfort before procedure.  Worked in collaboration with multiple radiologists and other healthcare team members. Verified type of radiology procedure prior to exams using the HIPAA guidelines of two identifiers. Recorded patient histories and filed supporting clinical data and diagnosis. Assisted radiologists in special and complex procedures, such as biopsies and drain placement studies. QC phantom performed weekly and documented. Ordering and stocking of supplies for Radiology department. Flexibility of working in general X-ray department for routine, trauma ad fluoroscopy studies. Training staff to learn scanning protocols on the GE Lightspeed 16 slice and the Philips Brilliance 64 slice scanners. Also the Austin Community College CT Tech liaison for the students. Took the role as the Creation Health Coach for the dept, which helps individuals achieve maximum health and wellness by teaching it's principles on living a healthier lifestyle.

Worked in the CT department on a per diem/as needed basis at St. David's South Austin Medical Center. I completed a local contract for 6 weeks at St. David's North Austin Medical Center and then picked up shifts as needed after that. I operated GE 16 and 64 slice scanners at fast paced work environments. I have operated and used Mckesson and Meditech at these HCA facilities. I am also familiar using Night Hawk/VRad for after hour reading service.

Communicate with nursing supervisors at multiple facilities to help provide staff to meet needs on different units.  Developed and maintained effective relationships by communicating and relaying information to nursing personnel and staff.