Karen Lynn
SAINT FRANCIS,WI
Summary
Process-focused Radiology Technologist with 34 years of experience most recently in radiology, medical imaging, and Pediatric Cardiology Cath Lab. Proficient medical technologist with adaptability in assisting in comprehensive Cath procedures with varying obstacles. Several years experience in coding and billing for Interventional procedures. Professional and clear communicator, disseminating sensitive information to both patients and doctors. Previous Interventional Radiology Xray technologist in both Adult and Pediatric Medical Imaging Departments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Xray Technologist/Cardiac Cath Tech/Medical Coding
Childrens Wisconsin
08.2002 - Current
- Daily work expectations, Prepare Cath Labs for Patient Procedures, Stocking, Product preparation, Equipment preparation, Patient Preparation.
- Assist Anesthesiologist with Patient induction, including intubation, monitoring and prep of patient.
- Assist Interventional Cardiologist with sterile scrub of procedure and possible intervention as needed.
- Monitor patients vitals and Hemodynamics during cath procedure, communicate with physicians and staff involved in the procedure.
- Act as circulating technologist retrieving product and running equipment as needed during study. Including C-Arm Xray equipment, lab equipment, patient monitoring equipment. Occasional surgical equipment for varying cases.
- Responsible for lead apron inventory.
- Responsible for Radiation badge monitors for staff.
- Assist in updating and maintaining patient databases for research and nationwide databases.
- Responsible for charging procedures accurately with appropriate CPT codes if monitoring patient procedure.
- Sharing responsiblities with staff for reviewing pending procedure charges and making corrections before forwarding for billing.
- Including:
- Applying official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
- Resourcefully use various coding books, procedure manuals, and on-line encoders.
- Interact with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Review patient charts within EPIC to better understand health histories, diagnoses, and treatments.
- Utilize EPIC electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Input data into computer programs and filing systems.
Education
Medical Coding Specialist - Medical Coding
Us Career Institute
Fort Collins Colorado01.2024
Radiologic Technologist Registered - Radiology
St. Marys Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Milwaukee Wi10.1989
Skills
- Entering Patient Data
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Coding and billing for Procedures
- Patient Safety
- Radiologic Technology
- Patient Data Management Systems specifically EPIC
- Radiology Equipment
- Radiation Safety Measures
- Patient Confidentiality
- Invasive Procedures
- Stock Inventory
Timeline
Xray Technologist/Cardiac Cath Tech/Medical Coding
Childrens Wisconsin
08.2002 - Current
Medical Coding Specialist - Medical Coding
Us Career Institute
Radiologic Technologist Registered - Radiology
St. Marys Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
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