Dana M. Honey
Summary
Professional and experienced healthcare technologist prepared for impactful roles in medical imaging and patient care. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in operating lithotripsy equipment, patient assessment, and procedural support. Adaptable, reliable, and committed to high standards in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lithotripsy Technologist/OR Scrub Tech
Lexington Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Operate lithotripter and complex imaging equipment in accordance with established policies, ensuring precise performance and patient safety.
- Prepare procedure rooms by setting up sterile environments, performing warm-up tests, and calibrating equipment to optimal settings.
- Execute full pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure protocols, including equipment setup, intraoperative assistance, and post-procedure cleaning/disinfection.
- Expertly handle and prepare urology instruments—sterile packs, wires, stone baskets, sheaths, catheters, stents, Calyxo system, Trilogy equipment, and medical lasers—to ensure procedural efficiency and safety.
- Assist urologists with diverse procedures, including cystoscopies, suprapubic tube placements, transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP), bladder tumor resections, ureteroscopies, prostate biopsies, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), Botox treatments for urinary incontinence, and Urolift procedures.
Interventional Technologist
Columbia VA Healthcare Systems
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Built and maintained strong vendor relationships with medical supply representatives, ensuring accurate inventory management, timely restocking, and cost-effective procurement.
- Consistently safeguarded patient confidentiality and privacy in full compliance with HIPAA regulations, creating a secure and reassuring environment for patients.
- Prepared procedure rooms by organizing sterile trays, arranging surgical instruments, and restocking supplies to maintain peak operational readiness.
- Provided patient support before, during, and after procedures by employing calming communication techniques, answering questions, and offering physical assistance.
- Adhered to strict radiation safety protocols, reducing patient and staff exposure risks during all procedures.
- Assisted in vascular and interventional procedures including peripheral angiography, venography, and embolizations, ensuring sterile technique and procedural efficiency.
Interventional Technologist
Palmetto Health Richland: Prisma
12.2016 - 01.2019
- Utilized Vista Imaging, Epic, and PACS systems for accurate documentation, annotations, and procedural charting, ensuring compliance with ICD-10 coding standards for interventional radiology procedures.
- Maintained sterile procedural environments by cleaning and disinfecting equipment, properly disposing of contaminated materials, and preparing instruments for subsequent cases.
- Partnered with management in interviewing, onboarding, and training new departmental staff, contributing to a cohesive and well-prepared team.
- Coordinated staff schedules based on operational needs, approved time-off requests, and holiday coverage requirements.
- Assisted interventional radiologists in procedures including venography, angiograms, port placements, embolizations, cystography, retrograde pyelography, ureteral stent placements, biliary stent placements, gastrostomy tube placements, abscess drainage, nephrostomy tube/stent placements, and Pleural drain insertions.
- Served as the department's customer service liaison, maintaining high standards of patient satisfaction and care quality.
- Monitored radiation exposure by managing monthly procedure room logs and implementing appropriate safety precautions.
Interventional Technologist
Lexington Medical Center
05.2011 - 12.2016
- Familiar with electronic medical record for documentation, annotations, charting important procedural information and charging the proper ICD-10 coding for interventional procedures.
- Procedures I have assisted with the Interventional Radiologist are venography, angiograms, embolizations, cystography, retrograde pyelography, ureteral stents, biliary stents, G-tube placements, abscess drains, nephrostomy tube/stent placements and Pleural drains.
- Primary duties including positioning and moving patients on and off procedural table, assisting radiologist/physician in sterile procedure and transporting to recovery area.
- Assists in clearing the operating room for the next procedure including appropriate disposal of contaminated linen and waste, cleaning instruments when necessary and disinfecting equipment.
- Established staff schedules based on approved time off, holidays and operational needs.
- Served as the department customer service representative to meet/maintain quality care for our patients.
- Manage and collect monthly procedure room radiation logs to help monitor radiation exposure and take precautions as needed.
- Working with medical supply representatives to build a strong relationship to keep our inventory up to date, stocked and organized for staff.
Medical Administrative Assistant
Premier Dermatology
01.2008 - 05.2011
- Maintained Accurate records of patient's conditions, progress and concerns.
- Obtained information about patients' concerns, medical history, drug history and allergies.
- Assisted Physician and Physician Assistants with procedures, such as setting up biopsy trays, handling sterile instruments and syringes.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, checking patients in/out of office.
- Provided pre-operative and postoperative care.
- Effectively assisted and perform my duties by adapting to all changes necessary to consistently adhere to the office needs to run an efficient operation.
Assistant Branch Manager
Enterprise Rent-a-car
07.2002 - 09.2007
- Built professional relationships with accounts concerning their expectations of service
- Provided information and assists in resolving conflicts and/or problems that may arise with management.
- Participates in reviewing needs, plans, and goals to develop budget data
- Developed and maintained a positive and professional attitude through strong customer service skills and leadership
- Developed and implemented user-friendly training manual for new trainees, Management Assistants and for employees in the office.
- Planning, scheduling, and preparing daily operation duties including fleet and staff management.
- Assist in new employee presentations alongside management and Human resources
- Assisted in the interview process and the selection of candidates for the and international airport location.
- Developed the skill to have effective communication with staff, management, and customers.
Education
Associates of Science - Radiology
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach, FL12-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Human Relations
High Point University
High Point, NC05-2002
Skills
- Patient care
- Ultrasound proficiency
- Diagnostic imaging
- Healthcare regulations
- Radiation safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Caring and compassionate
Accomplishments
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association
- BLS Certified
Certification
- Licensed Radiologic Technologist - 12/2010-08/2027
- BLS certified
Timeline
Lithotripsy Technologist/OR Scrub Tech
Lexington Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Interventional Technologist
Columbia VA Healthcare Systems
02.2019 - 12.2021
Interventional Technologist
Palmetto Health Richland: Prisma
12.2016 - 01.2019
Interventional Technologist
Lexington Medical Center
05.2011 - 12.2016
Medical Administrative Assistant
Premier Dermatology
01.2008 - 05.2011
Assistant Branch Manager
Enterprise Rent-a-car
07.2002 - 09.2007
Associates of Science - Radiology
Palm Beach State College
Bachelor of Arts - Human Relations
High Point University
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