Jaimee Cross
New Orleans,LA
Summary
To obtain a long-term position within a medical healthcare environment that will benefit from my academic preparation, radiologic experience and driven work ethic while making significant contribution to the success of the company.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiology Tech / Computer Tomography
New Orleans East Hospital
5620 Read Boulevard
08.2024 - Current
- Responsible for educating and preparing patients for their examinations.
- Provide patient care that is essential to the performance of a variety of procedures.
- Position patients so the desired anatomy will be demonstrated.
- Determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
- Assume responsibility for the safety, mental, and physical comfort of patients.
Radiology Technologist
West Jefferson Industrial Medicine
Marrero, LA
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Ability to perform comprehensive X-ray exams independently.
- Perform related administrative duties, including completing necessary forms, labeling films, discs, and maintaining procedure logs for patients who need to have a second opinion from a radiologist at West Jeff Hospital.
- Maintain adequate radiologic supplies.
- Operate radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
- Position radiologic equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance according to the specifications of the examination.
- Take x-rays following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.
- Able to demonstrate a high level of initiative and proficiency in prioritizing opportunities in different clinical settings.
- Solid understanding of patient positioning, physics, and the use of hazardous substances.
- Serve as a backup for clinical team members as needed by performing EKG tests, audiograms, pulmonary function tests, obtaining vitals, and documenting, as well as scanning all the information into the computer system.
Radiology Technologist
Tulane Hospital
New Orleans, LA
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Prepare patients for radiologic procedures.
- Escort patients to dressing and x-ray rooms, provide verbal instructions and assist patients in positioning body parts to be radiographed.
- Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure patient care, safety and comfort during scan.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient x-ray exam and filing.
- Assist radiologist and hospital staff with radiological services.
- Follow radiation practices when operating radiologic procedures.
- Handled radiology equipment safety and maintained cleanliness.
Produce Associate
Walmart
Algiers, LA
02.2009 - 08.2018
- Assisting Customers
- Assist in special projects and perform other functions or duties as assigned by supervision, including assisting co-workers in other departments.
- Exhibit cooperation and positive attitude in working with other associates and management.
- Exhibit efficiency and productivity through accuracy of work, completing assignments in a timely manner, and prioritizing to meet goals.
- Help foster a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
- Work effectively with management and co-workers to sustain a high performance team and minimize turnover.
Radiology Technologist
X-Techs, LTD
1524 Edwards Ave #2
03.2019 - Current
Education
AAS - Radiology Technology
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA07.2018
BS - Biology
Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2015
Diploma - undefined
Joseph S. Clark Sr. High School
New Orleans, LA05.2002
Skills
- Typing 40-50 WPM
- Perform EKGs
- Perform Audiograms
- Perform Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
- Operate CR & DR X-Ray equipment
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Take Vitals
- Obtain upon request
- Radiation protection
- Trauma imaging
- Contrast administration
- Patient positioning
- Orthopedic imaging
- Cross-sectional anatomy
- Computerized tomography
Timeline
Radiology Tech / Computer Tomography
New Orleans East Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Radiology Technologist
X-Techs, LTD
03.2019 - Current
Radiology Technologist
West Jefferson Industrial Medicine
08.2018 - 10.2021
Radiology Technologist
Tulane Hospital
08.2018 - 06.2019
Produce Associate
Walmart
02.2009 - 08.2018
AAS - Radiology Technology
Delgado Community College
BS - Biology
Southern University at New Orleans
Diploma - undefined
Joseph S. Clark Sr. High School