Elizabeth Schunke
Arnold,MO
Summary
Dedicated Radiologic Technologist with expertise in diagnostic imaging, radiation safety, and PACS management. Committed to ensuring patient safety and high-quality imaging results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
SLU Hospital
St Louis, Missouri
01.2026 - Current
- Operated radiologic equipment to conduct diagnostic imaging procedures, ensuring high-quality results for accurate diagnoses.
- Ensured patient safety by following established protocols and guidelines.
- Explained imaging procedures and positioned patients effectively to improve comfort and cooperation during scans.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to radiation safety protocols and guidelines.
- Positioned patients and x-ray and CT equipment, and implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
- Executed digital image processing using PACS system for efficient storage, retrieval, and transmission of imaging results.
- Operated portable x-ray machines in order to capture images of patients at bedside or other locations inside the hospital premises.
- Utilized mobile imaging and x-ray equipment in trauma centers, operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patient bedsides.
- Provided patient care instructions prior to radiologic procedures and administered contrast agents.
- Assisted in training new staff on imaging techniques and safety practices.
Radiologic Technologist
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, Illinois
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Operated radiologic equipment to deliver accurate diagnostic imaging for effective patient diagnosis.
- Prepared patients for imaging by explaining procedures and positioning them correctly.
- Positioned patients and x-ray and CT equipment, and implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
- Delivered patient care instructions and administered contrast agents to prepare patients for radiologic procedures.
- Explained radiological procedure risks, benefits, and alternatives to patients, ensuring understanding of post-exam restrictions and instructions.
- Ensured patient safety by following established protocols and guidelines.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to radiation safety protocols and guidelines.
- Processed digital images using PACS system for storage, retrieval and transmission purposes.
- Operated portable x-ray machines in order to capture images of patients at bedside or other locations inside the hospital premises.
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of imaging results.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to support patient care and treatment plans.
- Utilized mobile imaging and x-ray equipment in trauma centers, operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patient bedsides.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
- Ensured readiness of examination rooms for patient care by cleaning and restocking supplies. between appointments by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Provided assistance to physicians and other technologists during complex procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Parkland College
Champaign, IL05-2025
Skills
- Diagnostic imaging
- Radiographic equipment operation
- Portable radiography
- Radiation safety
- PACS management
- Patient positioning
- Equipment operation
- Sectra
- Epic
- Visage
- Patient record management
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Certification
- ARRT
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
SLU Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Carle Foundation Hospital
06.2025 - 01.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Parkland College