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Jennifer Crislip RT(R)(MR)(CT)

Summary

Experienced MRI/CT Technologist with over 7 years of experience in MRI, 4 years experience in CT and 12 years total experience in Radiology. Excellent reputation for improving patient experience and a strong work ethic. Experience on Siemens Avanto, Aera and Sola 1.5T MRI systems and Cannon CT systems.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MRI/CT Technologist

North Memorial-Maple Grove Hospital
05.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing clear explanations of MRI and CT scan procedures and addressing concerns.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.
  • Promoted departmental efficiency through excellent time management skills when handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Performed high quality MRI and CT exams on ER and Inpatients.
  • Optimized scanning parameters based on individualized patient factors such as size, age, pathology, or medical history.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate care and effective communication throughout the imaging process.
  • Monitored patient's well-being during exams and recognized discomfort or medical problems and took appropriate action.
  • Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism, and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.

MRI/CT Technologist

Methodist Hospital
12.2018 - 05.2023
  • Experience on Siemens Aera and Sola 1.5T MRI system and Cannon CT system
  • Perform routine and contrast enhanced Radiologist specific protocols when conducting
  • MRI or CT on outpatient, inpatient and ER patients
  • Prepare equipment and position patients for optimal comfort
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation
  • Prepared and administered contrast materials and use of ISTAT
  • Knowledge of implant research to ensure patient safety
  • Ensure cleanliness of room and equipment on a daily basis
  • Assist in transporting and positioning patients.

MRI TECHNOLOGIST, Maple Grove Hospital
12.2016 - 11.2018
  • Cross trained into MRI starting in December 2016 and ending May 2017
  • Experience with Siemens Avanto 1.5
  • Perform MRI, MRA and MRV procedures according to department protocol, policy and procedures
  • Scan patients from neonate to geriatric: inpatient, outpatient, routine and sedated
  • Start IVs to administer contrast agent, also check creat/GFR to make sure patient is within safety guidelines
  • Ensure proper patient safety prior to exam by thoroughly screening for metal or implants
  • Position patients for optimal comfort.

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST, Maple Grove Hospital
01.2016 - 11.2016
  • Rotate daily through OR, ER, PACU, IR, NICU, and Outpatient
  • Performed various Fluoro exams
  • Take Xrays on a variety of pts from peds to geriatric
  • Use portable machine on Inpatient and ER patients.

LEAD RT(R) AND RADIATION SAFETY, Northwest Family Physicians Clinics
10.2012 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for keeping policies up to date and performing Xray quality controls
  • Communicate with physicians to determine appropriate exams in order to optimize patient care
  • Operate Radiographic equipment to produce images on patients of varying ages for a variety of body structures.

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST, Abbott Northwestern, WestHealth ER
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Perform xrays on ER and outpatient patients
  • Use of portable equipment on ER patients
  • Helped with transfer of patients for CT, MRI and Ultrasound.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology

Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis, MN
2012

Certification

RT(R)(MR)(CT)

ARRT

BLS

Timeline

MRI/CT Technologist

North Memorial-Maple Grove Hospital
05.2023 - Current

MRI/CT Technologist

Methodist Hospital
12.2018 - 05.2023

MRI TECHNOLOGIST, Maple Grove Hospital
12.2016 - 11.2018

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST, Maple Grove Hospital
01.2016 - 11.2016

LEAD RT(R) AND RADIATION SAFETY, Northwest Family Physicians Clinics
10.2012 - 01.2016

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST, Abbott Northwestern, WestHealth ER
01.2012 - 01.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology

Dunwoody College of Technology

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