James Hatfield
Gaylord,MI
Summary
X-ray/MRI Technologist with more than 5 years of experience in a clinical settings. Highly knowledgeable in multimodality imaging. Skilled in providing patients with educational information and instruction to ease anxiety and produce high-quality, high-resolution images.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multi-Modality Technologist
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital
Gaylord, MI
09.2023 - Current
- Instructed patients on exam preparation, positioning, breath holding techniques.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for patients.
- Provided patient care according to established protocols.
- Prepared contrast media according to protocol guidelines for use in imaging studies when necessary.
- Performed multi-modality imaging exams such as CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine studies.
- Generated precise images of target body areas to aid physicians in diagnosing patients' issues.
MRI Technologist
My Michigan Health
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
01.2020 - Current
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Administered IV contrast materials
- Captured images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Operated MRI scanners to provide diagnostic imaging.
- Selected appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
- Collected patients' medical histories and documented important information in medical records.
Staff X-Ray Technologist
My Michigan Health
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
05.2018 - Current
- Performed radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing quality images for timely interpretation.
- Instructed and prepared patients to facilitate x-ray or other examinations.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality.
- Determined suitable anatomical positions and shielded patients to avoid injuries.
- Selected proper technique for ordered exam to prevent patient from receiving high levels of absorbed radiation.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
- Operated C-arm equipment in sterile field surgical scenarios to get necessary images for the surgeon.
Pain Clinic X-ray Technologist
My Michigan Health
Kinross, MI
05.2018 - 12.2022
- Operate C-arm during pain procedures such as Epidurals, RFAs, nerve blocks, and joint injections.
- Set up sterile kits and prepared patients for procedures.
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast material, correct needles, cleaning supplies, other medical supplies, and reordered when needed.
- Made relationships with regular patients to ease anxiety and promote good patient experiences.
- Monthly expiration check on all supplies in procedure room.
X-Ray Student
War Memorial Hospital
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
- Greeted promoted individual comfort throughout procedures and scans.
- Reset examination rooms between appointments by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Prepared contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals and anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under direction of radiologists.
- Educated patients on diagnostic imaging processes and positioning and counseled patients to address concerns and answer inquiries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Health Science
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI05.2018
High School Diploma -
Pickford Public
Pickford, MI05.2014
Skills
- Patient Shielding
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Patient Education
- Equipment Positioning
- Contrast Administration
- IV placement
- Patient Care
- Patient Positioning
- Critical thinking
- Reliable & trustworthy
Certification
- Certificate in Radiologic Technology from Northern Michigan University
- Certificate in Radiology from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- BLS Certified through AHA
Timeline
Multi-Modality Technologist
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital
09.2023 - Current
MRI Technologist
My Michigan Health
01.2020 - Current
Staff X-Ray Technologist
My Michigan Health
05.2018 - Current
Pain Clinic X-ray Technologist
My Michigan Health
05.2018 - 12.2022
X-Ray Student
War Memorial Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Health Science
Northern Michigan University
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Northern Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Pickford Public
- Certificate in Radiologic Technology from Northern Michigan University
- Certificate in Radiology from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- BLS Certified through AHA
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