Jill Blount
South Point,OH
Summary
Dedicated CT Technologist with nearly 30 years of patient care experience in Radiology and Computed Tomography at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital. Skilled in cross-sectional anatomy, medical terminology and clinical documentation, delivering exceptional diagnostic imaging services while prioritizing patient comfort and safety. Hands-on experience in using ICD-10 and CPT codes in my job daily for many years to ensure that I am doing the best exam possible for the patient.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT Technologist
CAMC Teays Valley Hospital
04.1996 - Current
- Conducted patient imaging procedures, ensuring accurate positioning and comfort during scans.
- Documented patient records accurately, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Evaluated patient histories and symptoms to determine appropriate imaging techniques and procedures.
- Increased coding accuracy by diligently reviewing medical documentation and applying appropriate codes.
- Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Reviewed patient charts to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Executed routine equipment maintenance to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
Education
CPC-A - Medical Coding
AAPC
Salt Lake City, UT08-2022
RT(R)(CT) - Radiology
St. Mary's School of Radiologic Technology
Huntington, WV1995
CPC-A - Medical Coding
AAPC
Salt Lake City, UT2022
Skills
- Advanced CT imaging
- Patient care
- Image reconstruction
- CT protocols
- Cross-sectional anatomy
- Anatomy
- File and record management
- HIPAA compliance
- Documentation
- EMR / EHR
- Radiologic technology
- Medical terminology
- Diagnostic imaging services
- Procedure explanation
- Documentation and reporting
Affiliations
- Member of American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, 1995 to Current
- AAPC - American Academy of Professional Coders
Certification
- ARRT License - 1995-Current
- AAPC - CPC-A - 2022-Current
Timeline
CT Technologist
CAMC Teays Valley Hospital
04.1996 - Current
RT(R)(CT) - Radiology
St. Mary's School of Radiologic Technology
CPC-A - Medical Coding
AAPC
CPC-A - Medical Coding
AAPC