Dedicated healthcare professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff MRI Technologist
Catholic Health System
Kenmore, NY
04.2018 - Current
Utilize Siemens 3T magnet.
Produce high-quality MRI images for referring physicians
Maintain patient privacy and confidential patient information
Utilize strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
Assess patient blood work for administering contrast media
Administer contrast under radiologist supervision and guidelines
Adequately explained procedures to patients and make sure they are comfortable and at ease while making sure to obtain high-quality imaging
Collaborate with hospital staff and doctors to create a positive experience and not delay patient care
Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films, and chemicals.
Program Director of Medical Imaging
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY
08.2022 - 03.2023
Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
Developed CT program from ground up, laying out framework, and defining roles.
Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
Coordinated budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Maintained and updated program-related documents.
Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
Improved program offerings based on changing trends, audience feedback, and directives from station owners.
Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussions of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
Developed and implemented Radiologic Technology curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
Improved enrollment and projections by 15%
Lead MRI Technologist
Orleans Community Health
Medina, NY
03.2018 - 05.2022
Utilize GE 1.5 magnet.
Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals.
Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
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.
Monitored examination room supply stock and requested resupply for low inventory.
Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images.
Staff MRI Technologist
Great Lakes Medical Imaging
Buffalo, NY
12.2016 - 07.2017
Utilized GE 1.5T, GE 3T, and Hitachi 1.2T open magnets
Performed tasks using Fuji RIS and Synapse.
Clinical Instructor, Teaching Assistant
Niagara County Community College
Sanlborn, NY
09.2009 - 07.2017
Supervised 8 to 10 new student technologists each semester
Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives
Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time
Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work
Led daily operations by providing laboratory instruction, student advisement, and industry best practices
Provide clinical instruction to 10 student radiographers in clinical settings.
Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher
Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group
Staff MRI Technologist
Rochester Regional Health
Rochester, NY
08.2016 - 12.2016
1.5T GE Magnet.
Utilized EPIC EHR
Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation
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
Staff MRI Technologist
Kaleida Health
Buffalo, NY
02.2015 - 07.2016
Utilized GE/Toshiba 1.5 and 3T equipment.
Interacted with patients to explain MRI scans and answer questions, providing reassurance and comfort
Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others