Dinah England
Quincy,IL
Summary
I have an extensive history in Diagnostic Medical Imaging. I am recently retired and seeking part time employment to supplement my income and fill my time. I would like a position in my chosen field or something completely new and different.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
CT Technologist
Hannibal Regional Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Monitored patient's well-being during exams and recognized discomfort or medical problems and took appropriate action.
- Responded to physician questions and needs regarding patients.
CT Technologist
Blessing Hospital
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Monitored patient's well-being during exams and recognized discomfort or medical problems and took appropriate action.
- Responded to physician questions and needs regarding patients.
- Performed high quality radiologic, CT and fluoroscopy exams on incoming patients.
- Assisted radiologists with image-guided body biopsies and thyroid biopsies.
Diagnostic Radiographer, CT Technologist
Blessing Health Keokuk
01.2016 - 09.2022
- Followed departmental guidelines and protocols in scheduling and documentation of exams.
- Followed departmental guidelines and protocols and infection control policies in performing diagnostic radiology.
- Educated patients on exam and provided complete medical record to Radiologist.
- Performed quality control on equipment according to standard procedures.
- Monitored patient's well-being during exams and recognized discomfort or medical problems and took appropriate action.
- Performed high quality radiologic, CT and fluoroscopy exams on incoming patients.
- Responded to physician questions and needs regarding patients.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitored and adjusted imaging equipment for optimal quality standards.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Mobile Diagnostic Radiographer
Hannibal Mobile Diagnostics
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Followed departmental guidelines and protocols in scheduling and documentation of exams.
- Followed departmental guidelines and protocols and infection control policies in performing diagnostic radiology.
- Educated patients on exam and provided complete medical record to Radiologist.
- Performed quality control on equipment according to standard procedures.
- Prepared imaging equipment in alignment with strict safety and hygiene protocols.
- Collaborated with wider healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Keokuk Area Hospital
04.2006 - 12.2012
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Provided new employees with training and ongoing guidance on organizational procedures, policies and best practices.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic, and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Produced diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes.
- Calibrated and prepared radioactivity and radiopharmaceuticals to administer to patients.
- Performed technical procedures by applying radiopharmaceuticals to detect pathology.
- Utilized computer data to develop information and process images for interpretation.
- Explained procedures to patients and families and answered questions to ease anxiety and encourage patient cooperation.
- Practiced safe testing methods by limiting radiation exposure to patients and personnel.
PET/CT Technologist
Shared Medical Services
04.2002 - 04.2006
- Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
- Performed radiographic imaging procedures according to established protocols.
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Administered various doses of radiation to obtain desired images.
- Prepared and mixed contrast agents for enhanced imaging.
- Operated radiologic equipment to obtain images of body structures.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Various- Traveler Positions
08.2001 - 04.2002
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Provided new employees with training and ongoing guidance on organizational procedures, policies and best practices.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic, and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Produced diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Calibrated and prepared radioactivity and radiopharmaceuticals to administer to patients.
- Utilized computer data to develop information and process images for interpretation.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
St Mary Hospital/Blessing Hospital
05.1990 - 08.2001
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Provided new employees with training and ongoing guidance on organizational procedures, policies and best practices.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic, and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bowling Green High School
Bowling Green, MOCertificate - Radiologic Technology
Hannibal School of Radiologic Technology
Hannibal, MOCertificate - Nuclear Medicine Technology
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MOSkills
- Customer Relationship Management
- Customer Service and Assistance
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication
- Good Communication Skills
- Telephone Etiquette
- Document and Records Management
- Customer Data Confidentiality
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Reading Comprehension
- Ability to Work Independently
Certification
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Diagnostic Radiographic Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, CT Technology and Bone Densitometry. I am also licensed in the states of Illinois and Iowa in Medical Radiation Imaging.
Timeline
CT Technologist
Hannibal Regional Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2023
CT Technologist
Blessing Hospital
10.2022 - 02.2023
Diagnostic Radiographer, CT Technologist
Blessing Health Keokuk
01.2016 - 09.2022
Mobile Diagnostic Radiographer
Hannibal Mobile Diagnostics
01.2013 - 12.2015
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Keokuk Area Hospital
04.2006 - 12.2012
PET/CT Technologist
Shared Medical Services
04.2002 - 04.2006
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Various- Traveler Positions
08.2001 - 04.2002
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
St Mary Hospital/Blessing Hospital
05.1990 - 08.2001
High School Diploma -
Bowling Green High School
Certificate - Radiologic Technology
Hannibal School of Radiologic Technology
Certificate - Nuclear Medicine Technology
University of Missouri - Columbia