Kaelah Criswell
Caledonia,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated Sonographer and Radiologic Technologist at Memorial Health, skilled in optimizing imaging protocols and enhancing patient comfort through compassionate care. Proven expertise in PACS systems and a commitment to patient safety, while mentoring new staff and improving departmental efficiency. Recognized for critical thinking and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sonographer and Radiologic Technologist
Memorial Health
Marysville, OH
08.2015 - Current
- Collaborates with healthcare team to develop tailored imaging protocols.
- Maintains and operates imaging equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
- Educates patients on procedures, enhancing comfort and cooperation during exams.
- Implements quality control measures to enhance imaging accuracy and reliability.
- Collaborates with radiologists for timely and accurate reporting of findings, improving patient care.
- Supports physicians in making informed diagnoses with thorough documentation of sonographic findings and relevant clinical information.
- Mentors new staff members and students, sharing expertise in imaging techniques and best practices.
- Monitors and manages inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items.
- Upholds legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
- Takes patient medical history and answers preliminary questions regarding procedure.
- Maintains high standards of cleanliness and sterilization of imaging equipment, ensuring patient safety.
- Facilitates integration of new sonography and radiography students into clinical environment, mentoring next generation of healthcare professionals.
- Enhances patient comfort and cooperation during imaging procedures by providing clear explanations and compassionate care.
- Collaborates with healthcare professionals to tailor diagnostic imaging examinations to individual patient needs.
- Reviews physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operates equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Improves department efficiency through proficient use of electronic medical records and PACS systems.
Education
Associate of Science - Sonography
Marion Technical College
Marion, OH05.2015
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Marion Technical College
Marion, OH05.2013
Skills
- Compassionate patient care
- PACS and DICOM systems
- Patient safety
- Professionalism and ethics
- Continuous learning mindset
- Basic life support certification
- Staff training
- Image optimization techniques
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control practices
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
ARDMS, ARRT, BLS
Timeline
Sonographer and Radiologic Technologist
Memorial Health
08.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Sonography
Marion Technical College
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Marion Technical College