JENNY YORK WALKER
Cambria,IL
Summary
Experienced Radiology Technologist with passion for providing excellent patient care. Skilled at performing diagnostic X-rays, DEXA, and surgery. Strong knowledge of radiation protection and safety standards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Marion VA Medical Center, Marion VA Medical Center
2011.05 - 2023.07
- I did exams on out patients, in-patients, emergency room, and surgery
- I used GE equipment for x-rays, Siemens for flouroscopy, and GE portable machines
- I used a Hologic bone density machine and an OEC c-arm
- I used PACS, CPRS, and Vista programs
- Each semester we had 2-3 radiologic students that required clinical instruction and testing
- I followed established protocols and procedures for patient positioning
- I used SOPs and policy protocols and procedure manuals
- I cleaned rooms and stocked them with supplies and linens
- X-ray folders were purged until recently when everything became digital
- I made and mailed copies for outpatients, other facilities, and the ED
- I communicated with other techs, IT, Biomed, ED, and the floor
- During COVID I was responsible for keeping PPE in stock
- Surgery call was taken every 3rd week
- Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Physician’s Surgery Center
2010.10 - 2012.12
- I used an OEC c-arm to perform cholangiograms, port-a-caths, and pain management
- Foreign body removal was utilized as well
- I helped turn over the surgery suite for the next surgical patient
- I was responsible for badge management and radiation protection for staff
- PRN for surgery.
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Pain Management Center of Paducah and Marion
2004.10 - 2009.01
- I used a OEC c-arm to assist physicians in treatments
- I ordered supplies and medications for the Marion center
- I was responsible for getting preparations done at the Marion facility on treatment days
- A few days a week I traveled to Paducah to work in that facility.
Diagnostic Radiological Technologist
Center for Medical Arts
2001.04 - 2004.07
- I did diagnostic x-rays, bone densities and CT exams
- Primary surgical technologist for bronchoscopies, foot surgery, and foreign body removal
- Patients included were outpatient that were elderly, pediatric, and arthritic
- Most patients were mobile
- I cleaned and stocked rooms, cleaned the processor, and made copies
- I filed large x-ray folders and purged annually
- Weekend call was taken once a month.
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
St. Jospeh Memorial Hospital
1996.02 - 2001.05
- I did outpatients, inpatients, emergency room patients
- Morning scheduled exams included IVP’s, barium enemas, and UGIs
- Surgical procedures included bronchoscopies, pacemakers, port-a-caths, cholecystectomies, and limited ortho procedures
- I did a few exams on deceased patients for the coroner
- I often helped in the ED with codes and difficult patients
- We had radiological students that required clinical instruction and competencies.
Diagnostic Radiological Technologist
UMWA of West Frankfort
1994.02 - 1996.05
- I did inpatients, outpatients, and emergency room patients
- Morning exams were barium enemas, UGIs, and IVPs
- This facility was located near I-57 and had frequent MVAs and nursing home patients
- I did occasional CT patients
- I did DOA patients for the local coroner
- There was a black lung clinic that had very specific chest x-rays
- I cleaned rooms, filed x-ray folders, and cleaned the dark room processor
- I sent a few exams using an early model PACS system
- I worked 2nds and weekends, so I helped in the ED frequently.
Education
Associate -
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL07.1993
Associate - Arts and Sciences
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL05.1989
Skills
- Pain Management
- Medical Imaging
- PACS
- VistA CPRS
- Portable machine
- Fluoroscope (C-ARM)
- Radiation Exposure Minimization
- Digital Picture Archiving
- Bone Density
- Maintain Safety
- Regulatory Guidelines
- Radiation Safety Principles
Certification
- ARRT 271065
- IEMA 500492427
- BLS 6/2025
Timeline
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Marion VA Medical Center, Marion VA Medical Center
2011.05 - 2023.07
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Physician’s Surgery Center
2010.10 - 2012.12
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Pain Management Center of Paducah and Marion
2004.10 - 2009.01
Diagnostic Radiological Technologist
Center for Medical Arts
2001.04 - 2004.07
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
St. Jospeh Memorial Hospital
1996.02 - 2001.05
Diagnostic Radiological Technologist
UMWA of West Frankfort
1994.02 - 1996.05
Associate -
Southern Illinois University
Associate - Arts and Sciences
John A Logan College
- ARRT 271065
- IEMA 500492427
- BLS 6/2025
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