Dedra Smith
Plano,TX
Summary
To secure a position as a Radiology Technologist which will utilize my skills and provide an opportunity for advancement. Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Radiology Technologist
Parkland Hosptial
01.2012 - Current
- Lead a team of 9 technologists during shift
- Triage and assess orders for accuracy and urgency
- Perform trauma x-rays at a Level 1 facility, x-rays for In-patient, Out-patient, Clinic patients
- Conduct quality and accuracy checks on imaging in PACS
Manager, Radiology Technologist, Radiation Safety Officer
Texas Clinic Pain And Spine
01.2013 - 12.2023
- Manage a multi-provider pain practice
- Acting Radiation Safety Officer for the practice
- Developed strong relationships with patients, ensuring a high level of care and satisfaction throughout their experience.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry standards and best practices.
- Managed daily practice operations to optimize appointment scheduling, patient records management and billing functions. Obtain insurance verification, precertification, schedule surgery, and bill professional charges to insurance.
Assistant Manager, Manager, Medical Assistant
North Texas Orthopaedic And Spine
01.2004 - 01.2015
- Facilitated communication between staff members, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry standards and best practices.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Organize and schedule surgical procedures
- Implemented new electronic health record system, leading to increased efficiency in patient data management.
- Coordinated with physicians to optimize appointment schedules and maximize daily patient flow.
Education
Master of Science - Lifestyle Health Sciences and Health Coaching
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Fort Worth, TX2023
Associate of Science -
Dallas County College
Dallas, TX2021
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX2016
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Sciences
Brookhaven College
Farmers Branch, TX2011
Skills
- Marketing
- Business Development
- Policy Implementation
- Staff Development
- Workforce Management
- Team Leadership
Additional Information
- ARRT ID: 495164 TX License: GMR00103104
Timeline
Manager, Radiology Technologist, Radiation Safety Officer
Texas Clinic Pain And Spine
01.2013 - 12.2023
Senior Radiology Technologist
Parkland Hosptial
01.2012 - Current
Assistant Manager, Manager, Medical Assistant
North Texas Orthopaedic And Spine
01.2004 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Lifestyle Health Sciences and Health Coaching
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Associate of Science -
Dallas County College
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology
Midwestern State University
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Sciences
Brookhaven College