DESMOND CHANCE
Zephyrhills
Summary
Serving for the past 6 years as a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Professional specializing in patients from neonatal to geriatric, conscious and unconscious sedation. Overall encompassing 12 years in a high-volume hospital setting previously as a Radiologic Technologist. Core competencies include Patient Communication – Collaboration - Independent Workflow - IV skills – Cerner charting system, Epic charting system, Meditech charting system, Trouble-shooting and Problem-solving.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist
Complete Care Clinic
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained safe environment, adhering to strict radiation safety guidelines and policies.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reduced scan time with efficient scheduling and streamlined pre-scan processes.
- Improved image quality by maintaining proper positioning of patients during scans.
MRI Technologist
Aya Healthcare
11.2023 - Current
- Achieved seamless collaboration between departments through clear communication with other healthcare professionals regarding patient needs and exam requirements.
- Streamlined department workflow by effectively coordinating with referring physicians to obtain necessary medical records and insurance authorizations.
- Collaborated with radiologists to optimize MRI protocols for specific clinical indications, improving diagnostic accuracy.
- Improved safety standards through diligent monitoring of patients during scans and promptly responding to any issues that arose.
MRI Technologist / Xray Tech
NEW VISTA DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
09.2022 - Current
- GE Signa HDX 2012 MRI Magnet 1.5 T
- High volume pace imaging performing MRI and Xray exams.
- Spanish communication skills
MRI Technologist
ADVENT HEALTH
04.2022 - Current
- Philips Achieva 2012 MRI Magnet 3T
- Transmitting images for diagnostic interpretation and keeping the hospital computer system up to date with the progress of these exams.
- Screening patients for relevant medical history and to rule out contraindications
- Starting IVs for exams that require contrast injections.
MRI Technologist
BRONXCARE HEALTH SYSTEM
02.2019 - 04.2022
- GE Signa HDX 2007 MRI Magnet 1.5 T
- Screened patients for medical history to rule out any contraindications
- Provided quality patient care, communicating and gaining patient cooperation
- Prepared and administered contrast materials
- Performed 3D post-processing on MRA exams
Radiologic Technologist
BRONXCARE HEALTH SYSTEM
11.2013 - 02.2019
- Worked in collaboration with other healthcare team members in a fast-paced E.R.
- Worked with patients in an ambulatory care specialized orthopedic department
- Provided assistance to physicians during various contrast media studies
- Performed portable x-rays, often on sedated/unconscious patients in the ICU, NICU, and PICU
Radiologic Technologist Intern
LENOX HILL HOSPITAL
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Gained radiographic experience working with patients while complying with hospital policies and standards of care.
- Developed solid understanding of imaging equipment and documentation software.
Education
A.A.S. - Radiologic Technology
HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bronx, NY01.2013
Skills
- Patient safety
- Patient care
- Intravenous contrast administration
- Quality control
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification 2023
- Licensed MRI Technologist, RT (R) (MR) 2017
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Certification 2013
- Licensed Radiologic Technologist, RT (R) 2013
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) 2013 Certification
Timeline
MRI Technologist
Complete Care Clinic
03.2024 - Current
MRI Technologist
Aya Healthcare
11.2023 - Current
MRI Technologist / Xray Tech
NEW VISTA DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES
09.2022 - Current
MRI Technologist
ADVENT HEALTH
04.2022 - Current
MRI Technologist
BRONXCARE HEALTH SYSTEM
02.2019 - 04.2022
Radiologic Technologist
BRONXCARE HEALTH SYSTEM
11.2013 - 02.2019
Radiologic Technologist Intern
LENOX HILL HOSPITAL
09.2012 - 08.2013
A.A.S. - Radiologic Technology
HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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