Julie Shay Purpura
Wheeling,WV
Summary
Accomplished Radiologic Technologist with over 19 years' experience seeking to leverage expertise to secure position with respected organization. Highly skilled in producing high quality diagnostic images, CT scans, comforting patients and delivering clinical instruction to staff and students. Demonstrated leadership skills which guide teams towards success and strengthen relationships with patients and physicians.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead CT Technologist
East Ohio Regional Hospital
Martins Ferry, OH
03.2021 - Current
- Performed quality assurance tests on CT equipment and software.
- Provided technical support to other technologists in the department.
- Completed patient exams in accordance with established protocols and standards.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other health care providers to ensure optimal patient care.
- Trained new staff members on proper operation of CT scanners.
- Managed ordering and stocking of supplies needed for CT scans.
- Ensured that all required paperwork was completed accurately prior to performing any procedure.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to CT technology.
- Placed IVs to prepare for injection of contrast media.
- Positioned patients properly for scans and procedures, calmly giving instructions on when to stay still to optimize scans.
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Weirton Medical Center
Weirton, WV
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Positioned equipment using clinical judgment to capture quality images.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Ohio Valley Medical Center East Ohio Regional Hospital
Wheeling, WV
05.2006 - 09.2019
- 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
- Reviewed diagnostic images’ quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques
- Reviewed physicians' orders to assess patients' medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture diagnostic images, including fluoroscopy, x-ray, orthopedic, and CT/CAT scans
- Oversee the radiology department during midnight shift, make schedule for radiologists for outpatients, ct/cat scans for emergency room and inpatients
Registered Radiologic Technologist
MedExpress Urgent Care
Morgantown, WV
09.2004 - 06.2006
- Developed and labeled diagnostic images and films in accordance with established quality standards, and updated patient records
- Captured and developed images following physicians’ orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment
- Reviewed diagnostic images’ quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques
- Fostered relationships with patients to minimize patient anxiety and distress, and enhance cooperation
- Helped administer vaccines, urine specimens, drug screenings, etc
- Checked patients in with vital signs, history, etc
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Ohio Valley Medical Center Radiology Program
Wheeling, Wv05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV2002
Skills
- Infection control standards
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Basic Life Support Certification
- IV Contrast Administration (CT)
- OR and ER experience
- Diagnostic imaging
- Computed tomography
- HIPAA
- Patient safety
- Clinical training
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Current ARRT certification
- ASRT License
- WV License
- OH License
Timeline
Lead CT Technologist
East Ohio Regional Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Weirton Medical Center
08.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Ohio Valley Medical Center East Ohio Regional Hospital
05.2006 - 09.2019
Registered Radiologic Technologist
MedExpress Urgent Care
09.2004 - 06.2006
Associate of Applied Science -
Ohio Valley Medical Center Radiology Program
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
West Liberty University
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Current ARRT certification
- ASRT License
- WV License
- OH License
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