ELIZABETH WINKLER
Clemmons,NC
Summary
Seasoned MRI Supervisor with a solid history of overseeing department activities with a well-coordinated and resourceful outlook. Encouraging a hands-on approach with an open and decisive style. Eager to offer 20+ years experience in healthcare to an expanding group. Qualifications include strong record of working well with people of all backgrounds in high-volume radiology departments which include outpatient/inpatient facilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist
Novant Health Maplewood Imaging
02.2023 - Current
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Improved image quality by maintaining proper positioning of patients during scans.
- Assisted radiologists in accurate diagnoses with precise imaging protocols for various conditions.
- Supported diagnostic accuracy through thorough documentation of relevant patient history and clinical findings prior to exams.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture that prioritized teamwork, open communication, and shared responsibility for outcomes.
- Boosted patient satisfaction through compassionate care and clear communication before, during, and after procedures.
- Customized scanning protocols to patient-specific needs, enhancing diagnostic accuracy.
- Enhanced team collaboration through active participation in staff meetings, sharing insights on improved practices.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety with meticulous adherence to MRI safety protocols.
- Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors, and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images.
- Administered IV drugs to patients to create contrasts on scanned images.
- Positioned patients to obtain quality MRI images.
MRI Supervisor
Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital
10.2014 - Current
- Worked along with staff on a daily basis scanning outpatients, inpatients and ER patients
- Defined strategies and created a plan to achieve ambitious operational objectives
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings
- Maintained imaging equipment, assessing for issues and proper functionality after each use, troubleshooting concerns and escalating major issues to maintenance staff
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other
- Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback
- Provided assistance to physicians and other technologists during complex procedures
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials and other medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low
- Utilized staff to efficiently run 2 buildings including outpatient facility and hospital
MRI Technologist
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
01.2004 - 06.2014
- Worked as a full-time and PRN Technologist floating between Novant Health facilities first, second and third shifts
- Skilled in routine and advanced magnetic resonance imaging procedures to include neuro, body, musculoskeletal in addition to specialized imaging such as: spectroscopy, prostate, cervical cancer, breast biopsies
- Conducted weekly QA testing ensuring consistent quality control
- Tended to patient population which includes ventilated, critically ill, neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, psychiatric and general inpatients
- Earned a reputation as a valuable, reliable and cooperative coworker
- Ethical, skilled communicator
- Expressed self very well and made a strong communication with patients and family
Travel MRI Technologist
Aureus Medical & Resources On Call
01.2001 - 12.2004
- Worked as a Technologist traveling to many different geographical locations in the United States including Arizona, Colorado, Ohio, Oregon, Massachusetts, North Carolina and Pennsylvania
Education
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NCLicensed R.T. (R) (MR) (ARRT) -
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OHSkills
- Anatomy
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient care
- Scanner operation
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- Patient positioning
- Cross-sectional anatomy
- Body positioning and placement
- Patient safety
- Quality control
- Protocol optimization
- MR safety protocols
Certification
MRI Certificate: MRI, 05/01
Equipmentexperience
- Aurora Breast scanner 1.5T
- Fujifilm Oasis 1.2T
- GE 450W Optima 1.5T
- GE Horizon Plasma Screen 1.5T
- GE Signa LX Horizon and Excite 1.5T
- Hitatchi Open Speed Altair 0.7T
- Medrad Power Injector
- Picker Eclipse 1.5T
- Siemens Avanto and Espree 1.5T
- Siemens Impact and Expert 1.5T
- Siemens AERA 1.5T
Timeline
MRI Technologist
Novant Health Maplewood Imaging
02.2023 - Current
MRI Supervisor
Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital
10.2014 - Current
MRI Technologist
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
01.2004 - 06.2014
Travel MRI Technologist
Aureus Medical & Resources On Call
01.2001 - 12.2004
Licensed R.T. (R) (MR) (ARRT) -
Columbus State Community College
MRI Certificate: MRI, 05/01
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Forsyth Technical Community College
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