COURTNEY MELANCON, RT(R)(MR)(ARRT)
SLIDELL,LA
Summary
Compassionate, experienced, and knowledgeable healthcare professional with significant background in MRI as well as diagnostic X-ray. Committed to being part of high-performing teams to regularly surpass expectations. Skillful in coordinating logistics and maintaining smooth department as well as interdepartmental operations to facilitate positive patient experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered MRI/Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Tulane University Health System
06.2015 - Current
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images.
- Prepared and administered IV contrast materials for imaging procedures.
- Monitored, managed, and ordered inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Inspected outpatient schedule/orders to ensure time, equipment, any special protocols, and personnel necessary for all procedures is available in advance.
Radiologic Technologist
Doctors After Hours Urgent Care
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with HIPAA.
- Performed various Medical Assistant duties as required.
Radiologic Technologist
Ochsner Medical Center
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- 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 produce diagnostic images.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Student Radiographer
Ochsner Northshore Medical Center
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LAAssociate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA08.2014
Skills
Compassionate education of patients regarding all aspects of radiologic exams/procedures
Proper positioning of patients and equipment
Selection of appropriate technical factors to produce diagnostic images
Maintaining both X-ray and MRI safety according to protocols
Administration of contrast materials
BLS certification
Timeline
Registered MRI/Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Tulane University Health System
06.2015 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Doctors After Hours Urgent Care
06.2015 - 11.2015
Radiologic Technologist
Ochsner Medical Center
08.2014 - 02.2015
Student Radiographer
Ochsner Northshore Medical Center
08.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Special Education
Nicholls State University
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Delgado Community College
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