James Tharnish
Blue Springs,MO
Summary
Proficient technologist highly effective at maximizing productivity by improving team efficiency and key processes. Prepared to apply several years of expertise and a demonstrated record of success in the field to create a positive patient experience.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
CV/IR Technologist
HCA Lee's Summit Medical Center
Lee's Summit, Missouri
02.2023 - 09.2026
- Safely operate radiologic equipment during patient care procedures.
- Utilize radiation safety equipment and PPE during patient procedures
- Prepare procedure room equipment and patients (sterile procedure)
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure efficient workflow and quality service.
- Assisted in training new staff on operational protocols and best practices.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment for proper stock management.
- Participated in departmental meetings to discuss process improvements and operational efficiency.
- Department radiation officer (badge/ lead requests, GE Dose Watch, quarterly radiation safety meetings)
- Acist Power Injector/Medrad power injector (single/double), Impella, IABP, CSI
RT/CT Technologist
University Health Lee's Summit
Lee's Summit, Missouri
02.2005 - 09.2022
- Performed diagnostic radiography exams and computed tomography procedures in outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and intra/post operative situations
- Prepared patients and procedure rooms pre-exam (CT and X-Ray)
- Provide and wear radiologic PPE for patients and staff involved in procedure
- Clinical radiologic instructor (14+ years)
- Documented patient information accurately within the electronic health record system.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Sanford Brown/Colorado Technical University
North Kansas City, MO 04.2003 - 02.2005
Skills
- ARRT RT(R)(CT)
- C-Arm (Portable/floor mounted/ceiling mounted)
- STEMI/trauma experience
- Sterile technique preparation
- Imaging equipment operation (ortho, pain clinic, podiatry, NICU, long-term care, OR, post-op)
- Radiologic safety
- Electronic health records (Cerner/Oracle, Meditech)
- Clinical training
- Supply inventory management
- Quality assurance practices
- Team collaboration
- Equipment setup
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CV/IR Technologist
HCA Lee's Summit Medical Center
02.2023 - 09.2026
RT/CT Technologist
University Health Lee's Summit
02.2005 - 09.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Sanford Brown/Colorado Technical University
04.2003 - 02.2005