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Kari Blakesley, R.T.(R)(CT)(ARRT)

Radiologic Technologist
New Windsor,NY

Summary

Capable, energetic and motivated Radiologic Technologist licensed in X-ray and CT equipment operation. Skilled at cultivating professional relationships with staff, physicians and patients while working within clinical setting to schedule and perform diagnostic imaging in support of physician efforts to understand patient condition.



Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

CT Technologist

Garnet Health Medical Center
Middletown, NY
11.2021 - Current


  • Monitored patient's well-being during exams and recognized discomfort or medical problems and took appropriate action.
  • Communicated with physicians, nurses and other team members concerning patient status, diagnoses and related information.
  • Managed reporting and documentation in a fast-paced environment with high-quality, efficient approach.
  • Performed high quality CT examinations using GE 64-slice CT equipment.
  • Used Epic software on a regular basis and developed advanced proficiency.
  • Coordinated inventory supplies and equipment to maximize team productivity.

Radiologic Technologist

Middletown Medical
Middletown, NY
07.2020 - 11.2021
  • Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
  • Prepared and administered contrast materials for imaging procedures.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
  • Performed high quality CT and x-ray examinations on incoming patients using Phillips 64-slice CT equipment and Carestream CR and DR equipment.

Radiologic Technologist

Emergency One Urgent Care
New Windsor, NY
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.

Student CT Technologist

Hudson Valley Imaging
New Windsor, NY
02.2020 - 03.2020
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
  • Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.

Student Radiologic Technologist

Bon Secours Community Hospital
Port Jervis, NY
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
  • Created images using fluoroscopy equipment as well as Quantum digital x-ray and AGFA CR equipment to help physicians assess and diagnose patients.

Student Radiologic Technologist

Orange Regional Medical Center
Middletown, NY
01.2018 - 08.2018
  • Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
  • Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
  • Created images using fluoroscopy equipment as well as GE and Siemens x-ray equipment to help physicians assess and diagnose patients.

Education

Advanced Regents Diploma -

Wallkill Senior High School
Wallkill, NY
2015

Associate of Science - Radiology

Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY
2019

Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well alone or as part of a team to ensure excellent quality of patient care
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills
  • Consistent and compassionate care for all patients at all times
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ingenuity, creativity and integrity
  • Prior experience in a hospital and outpatient settings, including CT experience at a Level II Adult Trauma Center
  • X-ray
  • Computed Tomography (CT)

Certification

  • BLS certified
  • NYS DOH Injection License
  • R.T.(R)(CT)(ARRT)

Timeline

CT Technologist

Garnet Health Medical Center
11.2021 - Current

Radiologic Technologist

Middletown Medical
07.2020 - 11.2021

Student CT Technologist

Hudson Valley Imaging
02.2020 - 03.2020

Radiologic Technologist

Emergency One Urgent Care
08.2019 - 05.2020

Student Radiologic Technologist

Bon Secours Community Hospital
09.2018 - 08.2019

Student Radiologic Technologist

Orange Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 08.2018

Advanced Regents Diploma -

Wallkill Senior High School

Associate of Science - Radiology

Orange County Community College

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