Karen Hensley
Elkton,Virginia
Summary
Seasoned Radiologic Technologist with success in building relationships with patients to produce highest quality images. Highly proficient in interpreting physicians' orders, determining appropriate imaging and maintaining comprehensive patient records. Offering 22-year background to growing organization. Ability to adapt to difficult situations and produce quality images while providing comfort to the patient.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
Sentara RMH Medical Center
Harrisonburg, VA
08.2007 - Current
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Currently one of two dedicated radiologic technologists for an orthopedic center for the past 15 years
- Responsible for learning new equipment in our orthopedic practice, becoming super user, and training other radiologic technologists who rotate through our practice
- Ability to ‘think outside the box’ in order to achieve quality X-rays to provide quality care
- Ability to work independently at offsite X-ray locations
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy skills
Radiologic Technologist
Carilion Health Systems
Harrisonburg, VA
10.1999 - 08.2007
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Chief radiologic technologist for family practice
- Performed phlebotomy and processed blood specimens. Responsible for appropriate storage of specimens and sending of specimens to appropriate lab.
- Responsible for correctly entering lab and X-ray results into patient’s chart and forwarding to the ordering physician for review.
- Assisted the practice in rooming patients for physicians, obtaining vitals and entering correct information into patient’s chart,
- Performed Dexa scans and forwarded results to ordering physicians.
- Responsible for giving injections when needed.
- Responsible for ordering X-ray film and maintaining the film developer.
- Organized and maintained all x-ray file folders.
Education
Associate Of Sciences Of Radiologic Technology - Radiologic Technology
Rockingham Mem. School of Radiologic Technology
Harrisonburg, Va05.2000
Skills
- Equipment Positioning
- Computerized Time Management Systems
- Radiation Safety Protocols
- Digital Radiography
- EMR Systems
- Patient Confidentiality
- Radiation Exposure Minimization
- Radiologic Imaging
- Workplace Safety
- Answering Questions
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Positioning Patients
- Operating Diagnostic Equipment
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Procedure Explanation
- Reading Comprehension
- Patient Medical Histories
- Creative Thinking
- Quality Control Analysis
- Document Interpretation
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
Sentara RMH Medical Center
08.2007 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Carilion Health Systems
10.1999 - 08.2007
Associate Of Sciences Of Radiologic Technology - Radiologic Technology
Rockingham Mem. School of Radiologic Technology