Elizabeth Cesternino, R.T.(R)(CT)
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Passionate, patient-focused Radiologic Technologist with 8 years of experience in diagnostic imaging. Clear communicator with emphasis in assessing physician and patient needs. Approachable and nurturing system operator with awareness of patient comfort level. Able to adapt in unprecedented scenarios. Solution-oriented, driven, compassionate team member with an unyielding desire to succeed.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiologic Technologist (Traveling)
Triage Staffing, LLC
11.2022 - Current
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
Radiologic Technologist/CT Technologist/O.R. Lead
University Of Virginia Outpatient Imaging
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in outpatient clinics, operating rooms, and post-anesthetic care area.
- Created standard operating protocols for the opening of the operating room.
- Managed/oversaw training of O.R. Team
- Obtained CT Scans under supervision of CT supervisor
- Venipuncture/Ran appropriate labs for CT procedures and uploaded them from iSTAT into patient's chart.
Radiologic Technologist/Interim Shift Lead
University Of Virginia Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Conducted fluoroscopic studies
- Maintained O.R. schedule, handoff, delegation on evening shift.
- Operated C-arms for orthopedic and spine procedures.
- Held in-services for the O.R. and diagnostic
- Operated as a PACS Administrator
- JRCERT Clinical Instructor
- Acted as interim shift lead when necessary
- Conducted cadaver labs
Senior Airman/Radiologic Technologist
United States Air Force
05.2015 - 05.2020
- Upheld standards and expectations of the United States Air Force
- Precepted Students
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Operated as Floor Manager and Image Quality Control
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Basic-level non-con CT scans unsupervised and basic contrast studies under supervision
- Conducted several mock TJC inspections as the unit Infection Control Coordinator
- Unit Environmental Control Coordinator
- Conducted annual Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Imaging Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL10.2018
Skills
- Quick Learning
- Patient Advocacy
- Staff Training
- Public Health
- Quality Control
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Safety
- PACS Operation
- Critical Thinking
- Basic Computed Tomography
- Infection Control Practices
- Radiologic Technology
- Communication
- Informed Consent
- Compassionate and Caring
- Fluoroscope (C-ARM)
- Venipuncture
- HIPAA
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist (Traveling)
Triage Staffing, LLC
11.2022 - Current
Radiologic Technologist/CT Technologist/O.R. Lead
University Of Virginia Outpatient Imaging
05.2022 - 10.2022
Radiologic Technologist/Interim Shift Lead
University Of Virginia Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Airman/Radiologic Technologist
United States Air Force
05.2015 - 05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Imaging Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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