Heather Aycock
Manchester
Summary
Accomplished Radiologic Technologist with a proven track record at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital, specializing in advanced CT imaging and patient education. Demonstrated expertise in reducing patient wait times and enhancing diagnostic accuracy through collaborative protocol optimization. Skilled in both patient care and 3D image processing, contributing to significant improvements in patient experience and safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Computed Tomography Technologist
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, and produce diagnostic imaging.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently managing appointment schedules and ensuring timely completion of scans.
- Collaborated with radiologists to optimize imaging protocols for specific diagnostic purposes, resulting in improved diagnostic accuracy.
- Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
Radiologic Technologist
River Hospital
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
- Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Cultivated a positive team atmosphere by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering collaboration among colleagues.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing diagnostic imaging procedures, including X-rays and CT scans.
Radiologic Technologist
WELL NOW URGENT CARE
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
- Cultivated a positive team atmosphere by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering collaboration among colleagues.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Ensured patient safety and compliance with radiation protection standards, significantly reducing exposure risks.
Radiologic Technologist
Tennova Healthcare - Shelbyville
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
- Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing diagnostic imaging procedures, including X-rays and CT scans.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
FORTIS INSTITUTE
Cookeville, TN04-2018
Skills
- Advanced CT imaging
- Image reconstruction
- Patient care
- Patient safety
- Patient education
- Contrast administration
- Staff training
- Intravenous access
- 3D image processing
Certification
- Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R)) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Computed Tomography Certification (CT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Timeline
Computed Tomography Technologist
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
River Hospital
04.2020 - 10.2021
Radiologic Technologist
WELL NOW URGENT CARE
01.2019 - 01.2020
Radiologic Technologist
Tennova Healthcare - Shelbyville
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R)) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Computed Tomography Certification (CT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Associate of Applied Science - RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
FORTIS INSTITUTE
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