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Greg Makowski

Greg Makowski

Webster,NY

Summary

Dynamic Lead MRI Technologist with extensive experience at Rochester Regional Health, excelling in advanced MRI procedures and protocol development. Proficient in all aspects of GE equipment and has effectively trained staff while ensuring patient safety and compliance. Recognized for optimizing workflow efficiency and delivering high-quality imaging results in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

MRI Technologist (MR)

Rochester Regional Health
06.2014 - Current
  • Experienced in Cardiac, MSK, Neurologic, Vascular, and advanced MRI procedures including Enterography, Urography, Spectroscopy, Defecography, Abdominal Secreting MRCP and CSF studies.
  • Proficient in using GE MRI 1.5 Tesla and 3 Tesla scanners and creating new protocols for difficult examinations.
  • Trained new MRI employees and students in the use of equipment as well as MRI safety and policies.
  • Worked and communicated with a variety of MRI Radiologists to ensure proper protocols were met and productivity times were maintained.
  • Performed examinations on patients who were accompanied by Anesthesiologists, Respiratory Care nurses, and Emergency Care medical doctors.
  • Interpret and monitor patient medical history and lab values, so proper contrast examinations can be administered.
  • Lead Cardiac MRI Technologist and Staff Technologist.
  • Fill in Departmental Supervisor when day to day supervisor is away.
  • Work side by side with hospital Cardiologist to ensure Cardiac examinations are met for patients needs.
  • Review device compatibility and conditions for MRI eligibility.

Radiologic Technologist (RT)(R)

Rochester Regional Health
01.2012 - 06.2014
  • Experienced in working all Radiology shifts and multi-tasking in trauma and non-trauma situations. Performed and processed general and trauma X-Rays in the Radiology department as well as the operating room using the C-Arm.
  • Completed diagnostic radiographic procedures in the Radiology Department of a 528 bed acute teaching hospital.
  • Serve a diverse group of individuals including newborns, infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.
  • Have worked as lead technologist on several occasions while the department supervisor was not staffed.
  • Performs and completes numerous fluoroscopy exams including ERCP’s, UGI, BE, Video Swallow, Esophograms, Cholangiorgams, Loopograms, Arthrograms, Lumbar Punctures, Myelograms etc..
  • Interacts and briefs patients about tests, prepares contrast by measuring and filling syringes and surgical trays for arthroscopic procedures.
  • Follows and maintains radiation safety protocols to ensure the lowest levels of radiation are delivered as well as sustaining complete compliance with government regulation.

Clinical Rotation

Marymount Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012

Property Preservation Specialist

Lender Processing Services
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Directed responsibility when performing all property preservation maintenance functions to ensure that the condition and appearance of the property was maintained.
  • Trained all new hired recruits the database and key functions of the company.
  • Created teaching aids and guides for employees, which later became the department manual.

1st Mortgage Funding Correspondent

JPMorgan Chase Financial
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Performed a thorough analysis of new loan files submitted by the correspondent lenders. Processed and funded loans in accordance with company policies and guidelines.
  • Led division in turn times, production, efficiency and funded units; while assisting multiple other departments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Business Management

Defiance College
Defiance, OH
06.2004

Associates of Applied Science Degree - Radiography

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH
06.2012

Skills

  • Proficient in all facets of General Electric (MRI), Phillips DRX, Kodak, Siemens (X-Ray) and AGFA diagnostic Radiology equipment
  • Worked with multiple IT application systems such as PACS, RIS, DICOM and Care Connect
  • Proficient in all MRI and X-Ray examinations, Patient Transportation, Portable X-Rays, Panorex, Patient Assessment, Time Management, Problem Solving, 3D Image Processing and Evaluation

Timeline

MRI Technologist (MR)

Rochester Regional Health
06.2014 - Current

Radiologic Technologist (RT)(R)

Rochester Regional Health
01.2012 - 06.2014

Clinical Rotation

Marymount Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012

Property Preservation Specialist

Lender Processing Services
01.2009 - 01.2010

1st Mortgage Funding Correspondent

JPMorgan Chase Financial
01.2006 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Business Management

Defiance College

Associates of Applied Science Degree - Radiography

Cuyahoga Community College