Kate Dickstein
Blue Springs,MO
Summary
Knowledgeable Healthcare professional with significant background in radiology positions. Process-focused system operator exhibiting a solution-centered approach with a focus on streamlining processes and delivering continued improvements in quality and service excellence. I value continuous learning, innovation an teamwork and I strive to bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the healthcare field.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiologic Technologist R.T.(R)
St. Luke’s East Hospital
05.2012 - Current
- Supported Interventional Radiologist in procedures with skillful preparation of patients
- Assisted in emergency situations where rapid response was critical to preserving patient health or saving lives
- Proactively addressed scheduling conflicts and ensured timely execution of tasks through proactive rescheduling and resource allocation adjustments
- Developed effective communication channels between radiology staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, streamlining workflow processes
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes in complex cases
- Maintained detailed documentation of all performed procedures within electronic medical records systems, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for future patient care needs
- Increased department efficiency by managing inventories of supplies
- Conducted pre-and post-procedure assessments to monitor patient vital signs and ensure proper follow-up care was provided as needed
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability when faced with unexpected changes in surgical schedules or staffing needs
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry advancements and best practices
- Drafted common document templates to reduce time spent creating documents from scratch
- Remained solutions-oriented in face of complex problems to assist management and overall business direction.
Radiologic Technologist R.T.(R)
Rockhill Orthopedics
05.2014 - 01.2018
- Operated C-arm in surgery and assisted doctor in fluoroscopy procedures at multiple surgery centers
- Returned phone calls to patient providing doctors recommendations on care, roomed patients, took vitals, scheduled patients
- Obtained Prior Authorizations for procedures
- Conducted high number of x-rays daily for 13+ orthopedic surgeons
- Navigated radiology/hospital information systems.
Education
Radiological Technologist R.T. (R) -
St. Luke’s School of Radiology Technology
Kansas City05.2013
Associate of Art
Blue River Community College
Independence05.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate -
Longview Community College
Lee's Summit, MO04.2010
Skills
- Procedure Support
- Attention to Detail
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging
- EMR / EHR
- Quality Control
- PACS System Proficiency
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Task Prioritization
Leadership
- EPIC Super User
- Charge Champion- Revenue & Usage
- Blink Super User
- Practice Quality & Education Committee- Influential leader in our growth and alignment as a Health System, exhibiting a solution-centered approach with focus on streamlining processes and delivering continued improvements in quality and service excellence.
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist R.T.(R)
Rockhill Orthopedics
05.2014 - 01.2018
Radiologic Technologist R.T.(R)
St. Luke’s East Hospital
05.2012 - Current
Radiological Technologist R.T. (R) -
St. Luke’s School of Radiology Technology
Associate of Art
Blue River Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate -
Longview Community College
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