HEATHER VALYO
North Port,FL
Summary
Seasoned Radiologic Technologist with 14 years' experience, excelling in high-quality patient care and radiology expertise, particularly in diagnostic x-ray imaging and CAT scan. Demonstrates exceptional team management and critical thinking abilities, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with all regulations. Dedicated and detail oriented while producing high-quality images and adhering to safety protocols and radiation protection guidelines. Conscientious about patient care, consistently providing clear instructions and support to ensure patient comfort and cooperation. Working and training future radiology technologists, evaluating performances, anatomy knowledge and clinical abilities. Proven ability to work efficiently and accurately, minimizing errors and maximizing productivity. Solid work ethic and commitment to maintaining organized and orderly work environment, contributing to overall effectiveness of radiology department.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Lead Radiology Technologist
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Performs high-quality radiology exams in fluoroscopy, operating room, emergency room, and outpatient areas
- Maintains workflows, assigns daily assignments to a department of 20 coworkers, and orders supplies as needed.
- Assisted with on-the-job training of new employees and students and provided input to supervisors regarding training performance
- Certified clinical evaluator working with radiology students
Radiologic Technologist
Johnson Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Work full time to perform all Cat Scan and diagnostic imaging needs
- Ensure high quality patient care at all times
- Works with Radiology students to teach and guide in Radiology training
Radiologic Technologist
Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Full time employee working in a fast paced orthopedic office
- Worked independently performing all radiology needs, rooming patients obtaining medical history, casting needs, prior authorizations for medical exams and scheduling patients as needed
Lead Radiologic Technologist
UConn Health
02.2010 - 03.2022
- Work with a diverse patient load in a urgent care and orthopedic setting performing high quality images
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients, establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation
- Complete monthly schedules for both x-ray and Medical assistants, approving time off and filling holes in schedule as needed
- Facilities monthly staff meetings with both urgent care locations
- Interview and train new staff
- Performs monthly QA of images and provides feedback to technologists
- Assists staff in all areas of office if needed such as X-ray, duties medical assisting and clinical office assistant duties
- Develop and implement methods to achieve established goals and objectives for the department
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT05-2009
Skills
- High quality patient care
- Communications
- Operational improvement
- Critical thinking
- Radiology expertise- CAT scan and Diagnostic imaging
- Team management
- Equipment maintenance
- Knowledgeable of local, state, federal and Joint Commission Regulations
- EMR- Nexgen, Epic, Syngo
- HIPAA
- Trauma imaging
Certification
- State of FL Radiographer License, CRT107088
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Casting Technician
Licenses
State of Florida Radiographer License, CRT107088
Awards
Paws Award
Timeline
Interim Lead Radiology Technologist
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
08.2024 - 12.2024
Radiologic Technologist
Johnson Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2024
Radiologic Technologist
Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
03.2022 - 04.2023
Lead Radiologic Technologist
UConn Health
02.2010 - 03.2022
- State of FL Radiographer License, CRT107088
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Casting Technician
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology
University of Hartford
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