Gursharan Kaur
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Patient-focused computed imaging with 12 years of experience operating cutting-edge imaging and diagnostic instrumentation. Clear communicator with clarity in assessing physician needs including patient physical position, administration of varying medications and recommendations for post-scan care considerations. Approachable and nurturing system operator with acute awareness of patient comfort level and adaptability in unprecedented scenarios.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT Technologist
Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital
Bolingbrook, IL
03.2017 - Current
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Work at level 2 trauma emergency department, provide high quality diagnostic imaging.
CT Scan Technologist
Edward Elmhurst Hospital
Naperville, Illinois
11.2011 - Current
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Handle level 2 trauma emergency department, providing diagnostic imaging with high accuracy.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, like contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals to reorder and restock.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radio pharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiology
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Education
DAV College of Education
Amritsar, Punjab, India03.2000
Master of Science - Physics Honors
Guru Nanak Dev University
Amritsar, Punjab, India03.1999
Bachelor of Science - Honors Physics
Guru Nanak Dev University
Amritsar, Punjab, India03.1997
GED -
DAV College
Amritsar, Punjab, India03.1994
Skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient education
- Patient Advocacy
- Radiopharmaceutical administration
- Equipment Maintenance
- Records management
- Diagnostic imaging
- Computer skills
- Supervision
- X-rays
Certification
Registered with IEMA, Accreditation No. 500509340.
Certified in CPR.
ART Certification, I.D. number 472208
ART (CT) Certification I.D. number 472208
ART(MR) Certificatio I.D. number 472208
Timeline
CT Technologist
Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital
03.2017 - Current
CT Scan Technologist
Edward Elmhurst Hospital
11.2011 - Current
Associate of Science - Radiology
College of DuPage
Bachelor of Science - Education
DAV College of Education
Master of Science - Physics Honors
Guru Nanak Dev University
Bachelor of Science - Honors Physics
Guru Nanak Dev University
GED -
DAV College
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