Dawn Banks
Houston,TX
Summary
Seasoned Radiology professional seeking an exciting yet challenging MRI Technologist position that will utilize 25+ years of extraordinary work ethic as a Radiologic Technologist, excellent customer service skills and incorporating unique experiences.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
MRI Technologist
SimonMed Imaging
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by effectively explaining MRI procedures and addressing concerns.
- Improved image quality by maintaining proper positioning of patients during scans.
- Decreased exam errors with meticulous attention to detail when following physician orders and imaging protocols.
- Ensured optimal equipment performance with routine calibration checks and timely reporting of technical issues.
- Boosted patient satisfaction through compassionate care and clear communication before, during, and after procedures.
Crisis MRI Technologist (Travel)
Huffmaster Crisis Response
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture that prioritized teamwork, open communication, and shared responsibilities to collectively provide excellent patient care during the uncertain time of contrast negotiations while providing excellent patient care.
- Maintained safe environment, adhering to strict radiation safety guidelines and policies.
MRI Technologist
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Performing high quality Abdominal, Spinal, Extremity and Neurological MRI examinations while maintaining patient safety.
- Prior to MRI examinations, educating patients and addressing any questions or concerns to minimize any anxiety.
- Obtaining IV access for patients and performing I-Stat analysis for Creatine levels prior to administering Gadolinium during contrast studies.
- Maintaining open communication with nursing staff and physicians to ensure MRI examinations are completed in a timely manner according to department protocol and state safety regulations.
- Instrumental in facilitating a MRI Kaizen Initiative to improve length of stay time frames for patients in Observation units that have pending MRI exams for discharge.
Radiology Technologist
Urgent Care For Kids-The Woodlands
11.2014 - 03.2020
- To provide general X-ray examinations to pediatric patients in a urgent care setting.
- Assist nursing staff and physicians with procedures and splinting.
- To perform lab testing such as Rapid Step testing, Flu A & B Swab testing, RSV testing, Mono testing, Urine HCG testing and Urinalysis Strip testing.
- Providing Front Desk coverage, verification of insurance and taking co-payments. Rooming patients and recording vitals prior to the patient seeing the physician.
- Monitoring expiration of medical supplies and medications as well as overseeing inventory activities, including monitoring, ordering and stocking for all clinic areas.
Radiology Technologist/MRI Technologist
Conroe Regional Medical Center
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Completing diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures for a 342 bed, Level II Trauma center for a diverse patient population while providing an exceptional patient care experience.
- Over a year experience as a cross-trained MRI Technologist with expertise utilizing GE Signa HDXT 1.5 Tesla scanner.
- Closely working with staff Radiologists to perform high quality Trauma, Inpatient and Outpatient Radiographic examinations. As well as Neurological, Spinal, Extremity and Abdominal MRI examinations including general and post-processing procedures according to departmental policy, protocol and safety regulations.
- Ensuring radiation safety for Radiologic examinations and patient safety for MRI procedures.
- Educating patients on examinations/procedures to minimize anxieties and to obtain cooperation. As well as coordinating with anesthesia, nursing and respiratory departments for patient with special care needs.
- Obtained IV access for patients for CT/MRI where contrast would be administered manually and with use of the power injector.
- Performed I-Stat analysis for Creatine levels and collected EGFR calculations to assure the patient is within safety guidelines to receive contrast.
- Making independent judgments in performing image procedures by adapting variable technical parameters during the examinations as it correlates to the condition of the patient.
- Troubleshooting imaging/magnet malfunctions or peripheral equipment such as coils and monitors , coordinating requests for service with GE service engineers and/or plant operations.
Radiology Technologist
Arrowhead Hospital
04.2005 - 09.2014
- Utilizing computerized radiography to perform radiographic examinations in a hospital setting, while providing excellent customer service/patient care.
- To assist staff radiologists with various fluoroscopic examinations.
- Perform image management functions via PACS picture archiving and communication system.
- Maintaining up to date ARRT licensure, MRTBE and BLS/CPR certifications.
- Successfully completing annual competencies.
- Perform various front office duties.
- Begun CT cross-training before relocating to TX.
Education
Diploma - Radiologic Technology
Zablocki VA Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology
Milwaukee, WI1997
Skills
- 25 years experience as a Radiology Technologist with 6 years of recent MRI experience
- Proficient in trauma settings as well as outpatient clinic settings
- Crisis travel MRI experience
- Venipuncture/IV experience
- Adept in performing Radiologic and MRI procedures
- Works well in fast paced and challenging environment as a team player as well as independently
- ARRT MRI registry eligible
- Managed patient flow coordination to meet department needs
- Excellent patient rapport with exceptional customer service skills
- Successful acquiring knowledge of time management and attention to detail
- Effectively developing strategies to improve department communication and organization
Timeline
MRI Technologist
SimonMed Imaging
01.2022 - Current
Crisis MRI Technologist (Travel)
Huffmaster Crisis Response
10.2021 - 11.2021
MRI Technologist
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2021
Radiology Technologist/MRI Technologist
Conroe Regional Medical Center
08.2015 - 03.2017
Radiology Technologist
Urgent Care For Kids-The Woodlands
11.2014 - 03.2020
Radiology Technologist
Arrowhead Hospital
04.2005 - 09.2014
Diploma - Radiologic Technology
Zablocki VA Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology
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