Jan Oachs
Seminole
Summary
Certified CT Technologist with over 28 years of experience and vast scanning expertise. Well organized with a special ability to multi-task completely while remaining focused and professional throughout routine and critical situations. Expertly manages completing priorities with ease while fostering the delivery of both quality and safe patient care. Maintains professional relationships with radiologists, physicians and peers. Seeking a challenging and rewarding position in Computed Tomography.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT Technologist
Akumin Imagin Center
09.2023 - Current
- Preform routine and CTA exams including coronary and neuro.
- Collaborated with radiologists to optimize image quality, leading to improved diagnostic accuracy.
- Optimized scanning parameters based on individualized patient factors such as size, age, pathology, or medical history.
- Inject contrast for CT scans in accordance with department policy.
VA Travel CT Technologist
Cetechs Government Contractor
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Trained staff technologists to perform CTA Coronary exams and 3D reconstructions.
- Review physician's orders to determine medical imaging needs and operate CT equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Prepare and administer contrast materials for imaging procedures.
- Perform routine and CTA exams of all types including neuro.
CT Travel Technologist
Triage Staffing Inc.
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Traveled to various locations throughout the United States taking thirteen week assignments as a CT Travel Technologist.
- Performed routine and CTA exams of all types including neuro, cardiac and trauma on adult to pediatrics in accordance with provider, or radiologist orders.
- Prepared and administered oral and injected contrast media to patients.
CT Application Specialist
Heartflow Inc.
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Troubleshooted image quality issues at customer sites and provided expert level guidance on patient preparation, acquisition and reconstructions to improve image quality for CTA Cardiac scans.
- Discussed product accuracy complaints with customers.
- Provided direct end-user training on Heartflow products to technologists in accordance with specific training plan.
- Provided on-site and remote clinical application support to customers.
- Delivered effective training using a variety of delivery methods including product demonstrations, one on one classroom training, and webinars to the CT Technologists.
CT Flex Force Technologist
Siemens Healthineers
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Traveled to various institutions throughout United States during covid crisis
- Reviewed physician’s orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated computed tomography equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images
- Performed routine, angiography, neuro and trauma exams on patients of all ages in accordance with provider or radiologist orders
- Assisted radiologist during biopsy and drain placement
- Performed all CTA scans including cardiac and neuro
Travel CT Technologist
Fusion Medical Staffing
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Traveled to various institutions throughout the United States
- Performed routine and CTA exams including neuro and cardiac
- Performed general x-ray including portable and c-arm exams in a surgical setting
CT Technologist
M Health Fairvew - St. Joseph's Hospital
11.2009 - 10.2020
- Dedicated team preceptor for new technologists.
- Trained new technologists to perform high quality CT scans, utilizing a vast array of protocols with proper technical parameters.
- Designed a training manual for technologists to perform CTA Coronary exams.
- Provided excellent patient care.
- Analyzed patient's medical history and screened them for contrast contradictions.
- Evaluated laboratory values including INR, platelets, hemoglobin, creatinine and GFR (obtaining creatinine level with I-STAT)
- Assisted Radiologists during biopsy, drainage, chest tube placement, fiducial placement, cryoablation and radio frequency ablations and various other procedures utilizing CT guidance.
- Performed routine and CT angiography scans of all types including Coronary exam with 3D reconstructions.
Lead CT Technologist
Healtheast St. John's Hospital
06.2005 - 11.2009
- Worked as a team leader for CT Technologists, acclimating them with all scanning protocols and familiarizing with departmental policies and procedures
- Efficiently handled multiple additional tasks including technologist's schedules and vacation approval
- Utilized critical thinking and sound judgement skills to promote safe and effective patient care at all times
- Created and continually updated protocol manuals within guidelines set by Chief Radiologist
CT Technologist
Burnett Medical Center
06.2000 - 06.2005
- Performed complex specialized tasks associated with operation of CT scanner, power injector and related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures
- Positioned patients for CT scans using patient positioning devices and protective equipment as necessary
- Performed exams accurately per established protocols, policy and patient safety standards
- Demonstrated proficiency in IV placement for contrast administration. Scheduled patients for procedures and assisted with clerical duties
Mobile CT Technologist
DMS Imaging
08.1997 - 06.2000
- Performed CT imaging scans on appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and protocols of individual site Radiologist
- Completed and signed patient screening forms and explained procedure to patient
- Maintained excellent patient care, comfort and safety during transport to and from coach for exam
- Under guidance and approval of site Radiologist, administered contrast agents according to site specific protocols
- Provided images to facility in desired format
- Worked several geographic locations managed by company with little, or no notice
Education
Associate of Science - Radiology
Rice Memorial Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Willmar, MN1995
Skills
- Proficient in IV starts of all ages/I-stat POC
- Knowledge of Siemens, GE, Canon and Phillips scanners
- Knowledge of EPIC, CPSI, eRAD RIS and PACS systems including McKesson and Infinitt
- Highly skilled in CT Angiography to include CT Cardiac, TAVR, Pulmonary Vein, Watchman and Calcium Score scans
- Knowledge in 3D reconstruction software to include Syngo Via, Vitrea and Terarecon
- In depth knowledge and familiar with operations at level 1 stroke and trauma center including pediatrics
Certification
- CT Certified
- Compliance with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (I.D. #298688)
- BLS basic life support and ALS training
- IV Certified Intravenous
Timeline
CT Technologist
Akumin Imagin Center
09.2023 - Current
VA Travel CT Technologist
Cetechs Government Contractor
04.2023 - 09.2023
CT Travel Technologist
Triage Staffing Inc.
01.2023 - 04.2023
CT Application Specialist
Heartflow Inc.
05.2022 - 10.2022
CT Flex Force Technologist
Siemens Healthineers
08.2021 - 05.2022
Travel CT Technologist
Fusion Medical Staffing
10.2020 - 08.2021
CT Technologist
M Health Fairvew - St. Joseph's Hospital
11.2009 - 10.2020
Lead CT Technologist
Healtheast St. John's Hospital
06.2005 - 11.2009
CT Technologist
Burnett Medical Center
06.2000 - 06.2005
Mobile CT Technologist
DMS Imaging
08.1997 - 06.2000
Associate of Science - Radiology
Rice Memorial Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
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