Craig A. Thayer
R.T. (R) (MR)
Long Beach,California
Summary
Qualified radiology technologist with 14 years of experience who is excited to advance into MRI. Highly skilled in quickly building rapport with patients and easing anxieties about exams and procedures. Thanks to years in the field, candidate is well versed in safety protocols as well as general office operations such as inventory or the handling of medical records.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
Work History
Staff Radiology Technologist
California Medical Business Services
Pasadena, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Acted as primary trainer for incoming students.
- Aided in scheduling patients as well as verifying orders before appointments.
- Worked with management to try to optimize patient flow.
Staff Radiology Technologist
Temecula Valley Advanced Imaging Murrieta
Murrieta, CA
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Center had high patient flow of over 150 patients per day requiring lots of time management skills while also making sure to take necessary time to achieve diagnostically acceptable images
- Has achieved one month of cross training in MRI
Staff Radiology Technologist
Pacific Coast Medical Services
Anaheim, CA
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Pacific Coast Medical Services required familiarity with not only operating portable x-ray machines, but also required being able to operate ECG machines
- Job required travel to many retirement homes, memory care facilities, transitional care units, and mental health hospitals servicing 10+ patients per day
- Patients often had limited mobility or were either unable or unwilling to cooperate
- Served as primary trainer of new employees and trained 6 new employees as well as established configuration for first vehicle in new fleet.
Per Diem Radiology Technologist
Orthopaedic Institute for Children
Los Angeles, CA
12.2018 - 03.2019
- High volume of 100+ pediatric patients per day.
- Setting varied between urgent care and clinical suite and site also performed surgery.
- Hospital also had EOS system.
Staff Radiology Technologist
Newton-Wellesley Orthopedic Associates
Newton, Massachusetts
06.2008 - 06.2017
- Helped set up new satellite clinic that would be operating on computed radiography system
- Acted as lead bone densitometrist from 2010 to 2012 as well as operating C-Arm for epidural injections
- Aided in computer troubleshooting as well as many office duties such as inventory or filing.
- Served as primary student trainer.
Per-Diem Radiology Technologist
Marlborough Hospital
Marlborough, Massachusetts
03.2008 - 01.2009
- First job as R.T(R) (ARRT)
- Filled in on varied shifts and worked in the department, emergency room, operating room, and running portables
Education
MRI Didactic - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology
MRI-CT Education Group Inc
Miami, Fl 01.2020 - 03.2021
Associate of Science -
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley, MA 09.2003 - 05.2007
Undergraduate -
Messiah College
Grantham, PA 09.2002 - 05.2003
Skills
X-rays
MRI
DEXA/Bone density
Body positioning and placement
Patient shielding techniques
Has helped set up multiple satellite clinics
Experience in training new techs or students
Inventory management
Certification
ARRT Registered Technologist #433692
Timeline
Staff Radiology Technologist
California Medical Business Services
06.2022 - Current
Staff Radiology Technologist
Temecula Valley Advanced Imaging Murrieta
06.2021 - 06.2022
MRI Didactic - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology
MRI-CT Education Group Inc
01.2020 - 03.2021
Staff Radiology Technologist
Pacific Coast Medical Services
03.2019 - 06.2021
Per Diem Radiology Technologist
Orthopaedic Institute for Children
12.2018 - 03.2019
Staff Radiology Technologist
Newton-Wellesley Orthopedic Associates
06.2008 - 06.2017
Per-Diem Radiology Technologist
Marlborough Hospital
03.2008 - 01.2009
Associate of Science -
Massachusetts Bay Community College
09.2003 - 05.2007
Undergraduate -
Messiah College
09.2002 - 05.2003