PACS
Darlene DeFelice
San Diego,CA
Summary
Seasoned MRI Technologist with success in building relationships with patients to produce highest quality images. Highly proficient in interpreting physicians' orders, determining appropriate imaging and maintaining comprehensive patient records. Offering a ten-year background in health care to your growing organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist
UCSD Medical Center
La Jolla, CA
05.2021 - Current
- GE 1.5T/3T & Siemens Mobile scanners
- Cardiac Imaging
- Breast imaging including biopsies
- Elastography studies
- 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.
- Administered IV drugs to patients to create contrasts on scanned images.
- Positioned patients to obtain quality MRI images.
- Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images.
MRI Technologist
Shields MRI
Boston, MA
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Philips 1.5T/3T & Siemens Espree 1.5T
- Anesthesia/Sedation/Vented Cases
- Pediatric Studies including sedation & anesthesia
MRI Technologist
Mount Auburn Hospital
Cambridge, MA
09.2016 - 08.2020
- GE 1.5T Optima 450 & 3T Signa Architect DV26
- Breast Imaging including Breast Biopsy
- Assisted in training students and new employees
- Reviewed physicians' orders and protocols to determine imaging needs
- Effective communication with hospital personnel
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals.
X-Ray Technologist
Mount Auburn Hospital
Cambridge, MA
02.2014 - 09.2016
- Walk-in Center and Orthopedic department studies
- Bone Density studies
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Maintained examination rooms and restocked medical and radiologic supplies.
- Created images using fluoroscopy
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA05-2010
Associate of Science - Medical Imaging
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging
Regis College
Weston, MACurrent
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Patient education
- Patient shielding techniques
- Radiologic technology
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient Safety
Software
EPIC
Sectra
McKesson
Meditech
Cadstream
Certification
- ARRT Licensed Radiologic Technologist
- ARRT Licensed MRI Technologist
- BLS - AHA
Timeline
MRI Technologist
UCSD Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
MRI Technologist
Shields MRI
08.2020 - 04.2021
MRI Technologist
Mount Auburn Hospital
09.2016 - 08.2020
X-Ray Technologist
Mount Auburn Hospital
02.2014 - 09.2016
Associate of Arts -
Northern Essex Community College
Associate of Science - Medical Imaging
Bunker Hill Community College
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging
Regis College