Karen Simek
Cinnaminson,NJ
Summary
To join a team as a CAT Scan Technologist with an organization that offers a positive atmosphere. I excel in patient safety, high quality imaging and a positive work environment. Effective in communication and ensuring compliance with protocols and radiation safety. I am also an experienced Radiologic and MRI Technologist. Skilled in venipunctures. I am excited to implement my professional skills assisting patients to receive the most beneficial healthcare information for their well being. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-time CAT Scan/ MRI Technologist
Jefferson Health
Philadelphia, PA
12.1999 - Current
- Work at 3 campuses across the North division of Jefferson Health.
- Operates CT imaging equipment to produce high quality diagnostic images.
- Performs various CT protocols and procedures.
- Performs various MRI scans with experience on a GE 1.5 unit.
- Ensures patient safety and comfort during imaging procedures.
- Educates patients on preparation protocols for CT scans and MRI studies and helps scrub the schedules to check that correct labs and protocols are being done.
- Communicates with radiologists, physicians, nurses and other team members concerning patient status, diagnoses and related information.
- Assists the radiologist with biopsy’s and CT Fluoroscopy procedures.
- Proficient in injection contrast for CT, CTA and MRI studies in accordance with department policy.
- Familiar with GE CT and MRI equipment.
- Performs daily QA on CT and MRI scanners.
- Skilled in venipuncture.
- Currently using Isite, VRAD and EPIC computer systems, but also have experience in Sunrise, Cerner and McKesson.
Part-time Radiology Technologist
Virtua health
Voorhees, NJ
10.1999 - 03.2016
- Performed various radiological procedures.
- Ensured patient comfort and safety during imaging procedure.
- Worked on digital radiography equipment.
- Worked with radiologist, physicians, nurses and other team members concerning patient status, diagnoses and information.
- Assisted in the operating room.
- Produced ER, Fluoro, general and portable x-rays with speed and efficiency.
- Proficient with RIS and PACS.
Part Time Radiology Technologist
Nazareth Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
08.1998 - 07.2005
- Performed various radiological procedures.
- Ensured patient comfort and safety.
- Communicated with radiologists, physicians, nurses and other team members about patient care.
- Assisted in the operating room.
- Produced ER, Fluoro, general and portable x-rays with speed and efficiency.
- Proficient with RIS and Cerner.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiologic Sciences
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA05.1998
Skills
- Radiologic imaging equipment operation
- Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS)
- Medical equipment operation
- Infection control
- Experience administering injections
- Vital signs
- Patient history taking
- Radiology equipment calibration
- Radiology equipment log documentation
- Radiologic image processing
- Positioning
- Radiology quality assurance testing
- Patient Care
- Implementing radiation safety protocols
- Patient transfer methods
- Daily radiology QC checks
- Radiology image quality assessment
- Radiologic contrast media administration
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Customer service
- Radiology equipment troubleshooting
- Fluoroscopy
- Patient immobilization
- Venipuncture
- Radiology equipment maintenance procedures
- Emergency response protocols in radiology
Certification
- ARRT (R) Certification
- ARRT (CT) Certification
- ARRT (MR) Certification
- CPR Certification
- Registered in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Timeline
Full-time CAT Scan/ MRI Technologist
Jefferson Health
12.1999 - Current
Part-time Radiology Technologist
Virtua health
10.1999 - 03.2016
Part Time Radiology Technologist
Nazareth Hospital
08.1998 - 07.2005
Associate of Science - Radiologic Sciences
Holy Family University