Hillary Henderson
7163 County Road 636, Chancellor,AL
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively, unsupervised, and quickly mastering new skills. Skilled Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist with a background in providing high-quality MRI services in fast-paced healthcare settings. Possess in-depth knowledge of MRI procedures, patient care, and safety protocols. Demonstrated ability to improve patient comfort and cooperation during scans, leading to enhanced image quality and diagnostic accuracy. Successfully streamlined imaging processes, reducing wait times and increasing department efficiency.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead MRI Technologist
Medical Center Enterprise
Enterprise, AL
01.2007 - Current
- Organized and oversaw daily workflow of MRI studies.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Assisted radiologists in performing breast biopsies using MRI guidance.
- Performed quality assurance testing on MRI equipment.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures related to MRI scanning operations.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of all scans performed in the department.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to MRI scanner, monitors, or coils.
- Evaluated patient images for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols for MRI scanning procedures.
- Injected dyes intravenously to improve contrast on scans.
- Operated the MRI scanner to provide diagnostic imaging.
- Managed inventory of supplies used in MRI scanning processes.
- Provided leadership and direction to MRI Technologists in the department.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
Staff MRI Technologist
Southeast Health Medical Center
Dothan, AL
06.2000 - 12.2006
- Operated MRI scanners to provide diagnostic imaging.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
CT Technologist
Southeast Health Medical Center
Dothan, AL
05.1999 - 06.2000
- Performed CT scans on patients, ensuring proper positioning and appropriate imaging techniques.
- Provided assistance to physicians and other technologists during complex procedures.
MRI Technologist Intern-Cardiovascular MRI
UAB
Birmingham, AL
09.1998 - 05.1999
- Operated MRI equipment according to established guidelines and regulations.
- Performed patient preparation and positioning for MRI procedures.
Radiologic Technologist
Southeast Health Medical Center
Dothan, AL
08.1996 - 05.1997
Education
Bachelor of Science - Advanced Imaging in Radiologic Sciences
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12-1998
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
George C Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL08-1996
Skills
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Computed tomography
- Quality assurance testing
- Interventional procedures support
- Policy development
- Quality assurance
- Patient safety
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Record keeping
- Attention to detail
- Patient care
- Intravenous contrast administration
Certification
- ARRT-Radiologic Technology 1996
- ARRT-Computed Tomography 1998
- ARRT-Magnetic Resonance Imaging 1998
Timeline
Lead MRI Technologist
Medical Center Enterprise
01.2007 - Current
Staff MRI Technologist
Southeast Health Medical Center
06.2000 - 12.2006
CT Technologist
Southeast Health Medical Center
05.1999 - 06.2000
MRI Technologist Intern-Cardiovascular MRI
UAB
09.1998 - 05.1999
Radiologic Technologist
Southeast Health Medical Center
08.1996 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Advanced Imaging in Radiologic Sciences
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
George C Wallace Community College