Holly Still
Dover,DE
Summary
Diagnostic Imaging Technologist with extensive experience excelling in patient care and safety. Proven ability in advanced imaging techniques. Recognized for training staff and enhancing departmental efficiency, while ensuring high-quality diagnostic outcomes through meticulous attention to detail and collaboration with radiologists.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
MRI Technologist
Bayhealth Medical Group
03.2005 - Current
- Educates patients on procedure details, provides instructions and answer's questions to minimize anxiety
- Review's physicians orders to determine medical imaging needs and operates MRI equipment, sets imaging factors and manipulates software to generate quality images
- Administers contrast materials for imaging procedures and monitors for adverse reactions
- Collaborates with radiologists to refine scan parameters, achieving superior image results
- Assisted in the development of new MRI techniques, advancing imaging capabilities at Bayhealth's Inpatient and Outpatient Sites
- Trains and supervises new hire MRI technologists, cross training technologists and is a major part of training students of the MRI Telsa program
- Demonstrates adaptability to travel to various imaging facilities throughout Bayhealth, inpatient, outpatient and ER, quickly acclimating to equipment and protocols to maintain productivity levels
- Played key role in achieving departmental accreditation for Bayhealth through meticulous quality control
Radiological Technologist/CAT Scan Technologist
Bayhealth Medical Group
01.2004 - 03.2008
- Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff
- Reviewed physicians orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture and produce diagnostic images
- Executed various types of diagnostic imaging procedures on patients in the Radiology department. This included routine exams, stat exams, using mobile equipment in the Emergency Room, ICU, CVICU, Pediatrics, Neonatal unit and Operating Rooms in routine and emergency situations
- Assisted radiologist in performing special imaging procedures including image-guided biopsies, drainages and pain injections
- Injected contrast for CT scans in accordance with department policy and monitored for adverse reactions.
- Trained and supervised Diagnostic Imaging Students from DSU in X-ray. Cross trained and supervised new CT Technologist's. Trained and supervised new employee's in X-ray and CT.
Radiological Technologist/CAT Scan Technologist
Rebasmen Medical Center
12.2001 - 01.2004
- Upheld high level of service to patients by displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns
- Followed radiation safety measures to maintain safety of patients and staff
- Reviewed physicians orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment, X-ray and Cat Scan, to produce diagnostic images
- Executed various types of diagnostic imaging procedures. To include using mobile equipment in the emergency room, inpatient units and operating rooms in routine and emergency situations at this hospital
- Assisted radiologists with image-guided body biopsies and drainages in Cat Scan
- Injected contrast and monitored patients for signs of adverse reactions or other abnormalities of significance
Radiological Technologist-USAF Airman
U.S.A.F Little Rock AFB
01.1999 - 07.2003
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by applying interpersonal skills to promote cooperation
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff
- Reviewed physicians orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images
- Executed various types of diagnostic imaging procedures on patients ranging in age from infant to adult in an outpatient setting
- Assisted Radiologist with creating images using fluoroscopy to help physicians assess and diagnose patients
- Prepared and administered contrast materials for imaging procedures and monitored for adverse reactions
Radiology Technologist-USAF Airman
U.S.A.F Lackland AFB
12.1995 - 01.1999
- Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support
- Minimized patients exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques, careful positioning of patients and equipment
- Reviewed physicians orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images
- Executed various types of diagnostic imaging procedures on patients in the radiology department. This included using mobile equipment in the emergency room, ICU, pediatrics, neonatal units and operating rooms in routine and emergency situations at this Level 1 Trauma Center
- Assisted Radiologist with creating images using fluoroscopy to help physicians assess and diagnose patients
- Administered contrast and monitored for signs of adverse reactions
Skills
- MSK, Neuro, Ortho, Breast, Prostate
- MRA/MRV
- Enterography/Elastography
- Cardiac
- Breast Biopsy
- Anesthesia Procedures
- Intravenous contrast administration
- Post-processing techniques
- Staff training
- Patient safety
- Patient care
- Quality control
Certification
- ARRT (R)(MRI)
- Delaware Radiology Technology Certification
Timeline
MRI Technologist
Bayhealth Medical Group
03.2005 - Current
Radiological Technologist/CAT Scan Technologist
Bayhealth Medical Group
01.2004 - 03.2008
Radiological Technologist/CAT Scan Technologist
Rebasmen Medical Center
12.2001 - 01.2004
Radiological Technologist-USAF Airman
U.S.A.F Little Rock AFB
01.1999 - 07.2003
Radiology Technologist-USAF Airman
U.S.A.F Lackland AFB
12.1995 - 01.1999
Experience
- GE OpenSpeed 0.7T MRI
- GE Excite HDXt 1.5T MRI
- GE Signa HDXt 1.5T MRI
- GE Signa Artist 1.5T Wide Bore MRI
- GE Discovery 3T MR750 MRI
- Hitatchi Oasis 1.2T Open MRI
- Picker MX 8000 CT
- GE Discovery 64 slice CT
- GE Revolution 64 slice CT
- GE Apex 256 slice CT
- McKesson
- Epic
- Pacs
- Excel
- Smart Sheet
- Power Point