Jessica Donaldson
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic healthcare professional who has served in a variety of roles including management. Passionate about patient care, dedicated to providing an exemplary level of care to each patient. Proficient at multi-tasking, organization, problem solving, and communication. Recognized for staff satisfaction, staff development, and leading a high performance team. Looking to advance my career at a higher level hospital and expand my skill set regarding pediatric MRI.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist 1
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
02.2023 - Current
- Interacted with pediatric patients to explain MRI scans and answer questions, providing reassurance and comfort throughout the process.
- Operated Philips MRI scanners (1.5/3T) and manipulate imaging parameters to generate quality and accurate pediatric images.
- Decreased exam errors with meticulous attention to detail when following physician orders and imaging protocols in a pediatric population
- Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information.
- Started IV's, administered contrast materials, and monitored patients for possible contrast reactions
MRI Supervisor
Sky Ridge Medical Center
10.2019 - 02.2023
- Recruit, hire and train all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to 6 employees.
- Bred excellence by being a hands on technologist and performing over 20 scans per day.
- Develop and update policies and procedures in accordance with JACO compliance.
- Monitor and inspect MRI safety process to eliminate hazards posed for both patients and staff while being in a high magnetic field.
- Perform daily MRI QC as recommended and take corrective action with MR physicist as needed.
- Perform ACR accreditation; including scanning, submission, and compliance.
- Work directly with radiologists to maintain and optimize 3-dimensional imaging of MSK, Body, Neuro and Cardiac protocols.
MRI Technologist
Sky Ridge Medical Center
01.2018 - 10.2019
Clinical Applications Specialist
Vital Imaging
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Conducted product training and application support in on-site hospital settings or via web session for healthcare professionals regarding Vitrea, Olea, and Medis.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of products functions and the ability to masterly perform them
- Communicated customer feedback and suggestions to engineering team for improvement of versions and functionality.
- Communicated with hospital management on the status and quality of customer education.
- Attended industry related conferences; RSNA
- Composed trip reports for all customers.
MRI Technologist
Sky Ridge Medical Center
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential patient information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated MRI equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Started IV's, administered contrast materials, and monitored patients for possible contrast reactions.
- Utilized a variety of surface coils, pulse gating, cardiac gating, and patient monitoring equipment.
- Worked daily to develop and improve my knowledge of imaging parameters, image quality, and scanning proficiency.
- Competent on GE scanner.
Radiology Technologist
Sky Ridge Medical Center
08.2009 - 10.2014
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides; DR and CR
- Performed QC on all radiology films
- PACS back-up support to our PACS administrator
- Medi-Tech super-user
- Helped develop and maintain imaging protocols in compliance with radiologists recommendations.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiographic Science
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Colorado Christian University
Denver, CO12.2003
Skills
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Employee Training Program
- Administrative Staff Supervision
- Scanner Maintenance
- Policy and Program Development
- Clinical Staff Management
- Accreditation Coordination
- Health Information Systems (HIS)
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Patient Care Assessment
Accomplishments
- Achieved a 95% Employee Satisfaction and Engagement result in MRI
- Maintained a departmental goal of over 90% regarding Out Patient Test and Treat scores
- Recipient of the Sky Ridge Medical Center Daffodil Award- "Exceptional, caring staff who go above and beyond what is asked of them"
Certification
- ARRT R.T (R)(MR)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
MRI Technologist 1
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
02.2023 - Current
MRI Supervisor
Sky Ridge Medical Center
10.2019 - 02.2023
MRI Technologist
Sky Ridge Medical Center
01.2018 - 10.2019
Clinical Applications Specialist
Vital Imaging
06.2016 - 01.2018
MRI Technologist
Sky Ridge Medical Center
10.2014 - 06.2016
Radiology Technologist
Sky Ridge Medical Center
08.2009 - 10.2014
Associate of Science - Radiographic Science
Community College of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Colorado Christian University