Jason Latham
Burnsville,NC
Summary
Hardworking Machine Operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality [Type] products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Asheville, NC
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
Machinist/Welding Fabricator
Altec Industries
Burnsville, NC
03.2013 - 12.2020
- Set up and operate punch press machines to produce parts with precision.
- Monitored the operation of the press machine to detect any malfunctions or errors.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to quality standards.
- Recorded production data such as number of pieces produced, scrap rate.
- Operated overhead crane to lift heavy material onto the work table.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred through visual inspections.
- Took measurements with calipers and gauge readers to assess line performance.
- Set up and operated brake press machine to form metal parts according to blueprint specifications.
- Inspected finished products for defects or accuracy against blueprints.
- Loaded and unloaded materials, changed tools and selected sequences to produce desired parts.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Operated Overhead Crane to move, position and transport materials in a safe and efficient manner.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
Radiologic Technologist/MRI Technologist Intern
Morristown Hamblen Hospital
Morristown, TN
12.2007 - 12.2012
- Provided patient care instructions prior to radiologic procedures and administered contrast agents as needed.
- Processed digital images using PACS system for storage, retrieval and transmission purposes.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to radiation safety protocols and guidelines.
- Reviewed medical histories and prepared patients for exams by positioning them appropriately on the exam table.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members such as nurses and physicians to provide excellent patient care services.
- Developed films manually or via automated processing systems according to departmental standards.
- Monitored patient's condition during radiologic procedures in order to maintain comfort level throughout the process.
- Educated patients about radiological procedure risks, benefits and alternatives as well as post-exam restrictions or instructions.
- Managed inventory of supplies used during radiological exams including contrast media, syringes.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to new developments in Radiologic Technology field.
- Reported any unusual findings observed during radiographic examinations immediately to the supervising physician.
- Operated portable x-ray machines in order to capture images of patients at bedside or other locations inside the hospital premises.
- Performed radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing quality images for timely interpretation.
- Oversaw work of junior personnel and students, correcting work and mentoring on techniques.
- Assisted radiologists in MRI scans of patients.
- Performed patient preparation and positioning for MRI procedures.
- Operated MRI equipment according to established guidelines and regulations.
Education
Certification Pre-Board - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology
East Tenesssee State University
Johnson City, TN03-2009
Associate of Science - Radiography
South College
Knoxville, TN06-2008
Skills
- Equipment monitoring
- Preventive Maintenance
- Parts Fabrication
- Machinery Operation
- Safety Compliance
- Basic Math
- Power and hand tools
- Heavy Lifting
- Problem-Solving
- Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation
- Strong Work Ethic
- Attention to Detail
- Manufacturing
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Material Handling
- Machine Start-Up and Shut-Down
- Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving aptitude
Affiliations
- Working out
- Martial arts
- EUC racing
- Para motoring
- Researching
Timeline
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
02.2022 - 03.2024
Machinist/Welding Fabricator
Altec Industries
03.2013 - 12.2020
Radiologic Technologist/MRI Technologist Intern
Morristown Hamblen Hospital
12.2007 - 12.2012
Certification Pre-Board - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology
East Tenesssee State University
Associate of Science - Radiography
South College