Katherine Weiss

Radiologic Technologist / Lead CAT Scan Technologist / Clinical Instructor / 3D Imaging Lab Technologist
Prepared patients and performed radiologic exams in the Radiology Suite, Portable, OR, Mammograms, IVP’s, C-Arm, Venograms, Upper and Lower GI Studies
Operated Picker, Phillips Brilliance 16 and 64 slice, GE Light Speed VCT, GE Optima 660, Toshiba Aquilion One, Toshiba Aquilion Prime, and Siemens Somatom Sensation, Siemens Definition Flash, and GE Workstations Performed diagnostic exams of the Head, Neck, Lungs, Pulmonary Angiograms, Abscess Drainages, and Percutaneous Needle Biopsy’s, Gateed, Cardiac, TAVR, Abdominal, Pelvic, and Extremity exams and CTA’s Responsible for performing 3D imaging as requested for various studies
Injected Ionized Contrast Media and maintained IV’s Practiced ALARA
Responsible for training, scheduling, submitting of payroll, and other duties pertaining to the operations of the CAT Scan Department
Instructed, directed and supervised student Radiologic Technologist from the Massasoit Community College Assisted in the curriculum development; and conducted formal lectures and lab instructions
Developed 3D images by post-processing CT scan and MRI scan images as requested by radiologists and clinicians Ensured integrity of images in accordance with department guidelines and standards Delivered daily reports and monitored Imaging Lab dashboard Performed pivotal research for medical equipment vendors on new medical software; collaborated with IT department to ensure successful integration of all medical technology Sought after and maintained awareness of industry trends, new techniques, and equipment innovations
Served on Haven Committee and JCAHO Radiology committee Assisted with staff training