Darrick Smith
Summary
Ambitious self-starter eager to contribute developed knowledge gained through an Army medical setting. Skilled in medical terminology, operating and Radiology room practices, aseptic technique, sample collection, and specimen processing. Adaptable, driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN
US Army
02.2023 - Current
- DUTIES:
- Patient prep for diagnostic imaging exam
- Interpret doctor's notes as to why exam is being performed
- Document medical histories
- Produce x-ray films on various areas of the body for use in diagnosis
- Explain procedure to patient
- Ascertain if patient is claustrophobic
- Prepare solutions for patients to drink
- Surround the exposed area with radiation protection devices
- Position radiographic equipment at the correct angle and height over the appropriate area of a patient's body
- Measure the thickness of the section to be radiographed
Surgical Technologist
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Baltimore, MD
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Duties entailed: scrubbing and assisting with surgery (ENT, Labor/Delivery, Ortho), surgical room turnover between cases, preparation and application of dressing splints and casts
- Maintained instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings
- Ensured availability of equipment and instruments for surgery, ordering supplies, stocking, and monitoring exam rooms
- Associated with pre and post-operative patients
- Prepared operating rooms by sterilizing instruments and ensuring availability of necessary supplies.
- proper infection control measures through high level disinfection of ultrasound probes, cleaning examination and procedure rooms, replacing expired supplies, washing and disinfecting various medical instruments
Lab Technician ( Part Time)
IDEXX Laboratory
Maryland
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Parasitology Department
- Floatation assay preparation (swirl)
- Sample storage/archive
- Lynxx – batching and building samples
- Part-Time
OPERATING ROOM TECHNICIAN
CARL R. DARNALL ARMY MEDICAL
Killeen, TX
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Duties entailed: scrubbing and assisting with surgery (ENT, Labor/Delivery, Ortho), surgical room turnover between cases, preparation and application of dressing splints and casts
- Maintained instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings
- Ensured availability of equipment and instruments for surgery, ordering supplies, stocking, and monitoring exam rooms
- Associated with pre and post-operative patients
- Prepared operating rooms by sterilizing instruments and ensuring availability of necessary supplies.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
BROOK ARMY MEDICAL
06.2021
- Obtained and recorded vital signs using stethoscope, electronic blood pressure and temperature device, recorded height, weight and patient's primary complaint, and screen and date incoming charts, stamps lab slips and other documents.
- Used of 6/12 lead EKG unit, Set-up of airway carts, conducted routine urine tests, sent for cultures: IV preparation, ABG and patient care
- Maintained proper infection control measures for high level disinfection of ultrasound probes, cleaning examination and procedure rooms, replacing expired supplies, washing and disinfecting various medical instruments, etc.
STATBIO TRANSPORT
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted with dispatch of sample pick-up / delivery. Responsible for stocking, inventory and preparation of shipping containers. Reorganized warehouse floor to optimize workflow and improve inventory visibility. Carried out duties within fast-paced environment. Replenished inventory with focus on addressing customer needs. Monitored work areas for cleanliness management to determine proper resolution of issues. Tracked inventory, conducted audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate supplies counts.
- Part-Time
Education
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST -
UNITED STATES ARMY
Fort Sam Houston Medical Base01-2021
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
United Services University
05-2025
Personal Information
Title: Radiology Technician
Timeline
RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN
US Army
02.2023 - Current
Lab Technician ( Part Time)
IDEXX Laboratory
08.2022 - 02.2023
Surgical Technologist
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
07.2022 - 02.2023
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
BROOK ARMY MEDICAL
06.2021
OPERATING ROOM TECHNICIAN
CARL R. DARNALL ARMY MEDICAL
02.2021 - 01.2022
STATBIO TRANSPORT
01.2017 - 01.2019
CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST -
UNITED STATES ARMY
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
United Services University