JALICIA SMALL
Alexandria,LA
Summary
Radiologic Technologist with extensive experience in diagnostic X-ray and CT procedures. Demonstrates strong ability to operate and maintain radiologic equipment, ensuring accurate and efficient imaging results. Consistently delivers reliable imaging services, contributing to effective patient diagnosis and treatment plans. Reliable worker with excellent communication, time management, and computer skills. A driven and detail-oriented individual with a desire to use analytical and problem-solving skills to meet goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Radiologic Technologist
Aya Healthcare, Manning Family Children's New Orleans
San Diego, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Performed radiologic imaging examinations on patients in a variety of settings, including operating rooms, intensive care units and emergency departments.
- Maintained radiation safety protocols by monitoring exposure time and dose.
- Adapted quickly to changing environments when travelling to different locations for work assignments.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to departmental policies and procedures.
- Operated mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room and at patient's bedside.
- Transported patients to or from exam rooms.
- Assisted with on-the-job training of new employees and students and provided input to supervisors regarding training performance.
- Determined patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
- Adjusted controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
Radiologic Technologist
Premier Urgent Care
Alexandria, LA
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Performed radiographic imaging procedures in accordance with established protocols.
- Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal communication skills while interacting with diverse patient populations.
- Operated digital image processing systems including PACS.
- Assisted in training new technologists on proper operation of the CT scanner equipment.
- Provided patient care and comfort during scanning procedures, responding to questions and concerns promptly.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on imaging equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored inventory levels of necessary supplies and materials used in daily operations.
- Assisted in training staff on proper use of laboratory equipment and techniques.
Store Manager
It's Fashion Metro
Natchitoches, LA
07.2016 - 01.2021
- Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers.
- Inventory stock and reorder when inventory drops to a specified level.
- Instruct staff on how to handle difficult and complicated sales.
- Hire, train, and evaluate personnel in sales or marketing establishments, promoting or firing workers when appropriate.
- Assign employees to specific duties.
- Enforce safety, health, and security rules.
- Plan budgets and authorize payments and merchandise returns.
- Keep records of purchases, sales, and requisitions.
- Plan and coordinate advertising campaigns and sales promotions, and prepare merchandise displays and advertising copy.
Radiology Student
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Rapides Regional Medical Center
- Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
- Byrd Regional Hospital
- Premier Urgent Care
- Alexandria VA Medical Center
- Cenla Family Medicine Associates
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Radiologic Technology
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA05.2022
Skills
- Radiation safety protocols
- Portable X-ray operation
- Critical thinking aptitude
- Patient positioning expertise
- Cross-sectional anatomy
- Cultural competency awareness
- Computed tomography proficiency
- Pediatric imaging techniques
- Contrast media administration
- Stress management techniques
- Anatomy and physiology
- Trauma imaging expertise
- Venipuncture
- Direct patient care
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Travel Radiologic Technologist
Aya Healthcare, Manning Family Children's New Orleans
02.2024 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Premier Urgent Care
05.2022 - 02.2024
Radiology Student
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
01.2020 - 05.2020
Store Manager
It's Fashion Metro
07.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Radiologic Technology
Northwestern State University of Louisiana