Jeffrey Gaunt
Easton,PA
Summary
Organized Radiology Technologist versed in operating imaging equipment to process diagnostic tests. Adheres to safety regulations to protect personnel and patients from radiation. Compassionate practitioner with exceptional communication and rapport-building skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Lehigh Valley Health Network Muhlenberg
Bethlehem, PA
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with members of other departments within the hospital setting as needed.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to radiation safety regulations and guidelines.
- Prepared patients for radiologic procedures by explaining the process and answering questions.
- Evaluated images for proper positioning, density and contrast before sending them to the physician's office.
- Provided technical instruction to students in the field of Diagnostic Radiologic Technology.
- Monitored patient during exam to ensure comfort and safety.
- Reviewed images for accuracy and quality assurance prior to forwarding them to the physician for interpretation.
- Determined correct exposure factors for each procedure based on patient size, area being examined and requested procedure.
Radiologic Technologist Intern
St Luke's Anderson
Easton, PA
01.2024 - Current
- Communicated with patients regarding their medical history prior to performing exams.
- Maintained a clean working environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly functioning before use.
- Assisted in the preparation of patients for radiologic exams by explaining procedures, positioning and immobilizing patient, and adjusting equipment.
- Provided technical advice and support to other staff members when needed.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiation physics, pharmacology and medical terminology related to radiology.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, technologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Observed safety regulations and precautions while handling hazardous materials.
- Operated X-ray machines to produce diagnostic images on film or digital media according to established protocols.
Diagnostic Radiologic Intern
LVHN Cedar Crest
Allentown, PA
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to radiation safety regulations and guidelines.
- Maintained patient records including medical history, test results and other relevant information.
- Determined correct exposure factors for each procedure based on patient size, area being examined and requested procedure.
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Positioned patients and x-ray and CT equipment, and implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
- Reset examination rooms between appointments by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiography
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA05-2024
Skills
- Radiation safety
- Patient Positioning
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Patient shielding techniques
- Patient Management
- Patient Assessments
- HIPAA
- Patient Safety
- X-rays
Affiliations
- Guitar player
- Chess
- Physical Fitness
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- R.T. (RT) (ARRT)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Lehigh Valley Health Network Muhlenberg
06.2024 - Current
Radiologic Technologist Intern
St Luke's Anderson
01.2024 - Current
Diagnostic Radiologic Intern
LVHN Cedar Crest
06.2023 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Radiography
Northampton Community College
- R.T. (RT) (ARRT)
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