Kathleen Storms, B.S, R.T. (R)(MR)

Review physician's orders for MRI scans, ensuring patient safety and providing high quality, diagnostic images for evaluation to aid in diagnosis and treatment.

• Thoroughly screen patients and visitors prior to entering Zone 3 for MRI compatibility.
• Knowledgeable in MRI safety precautions used in the MRI environment.
• Display empathy and compassion regarding patient fears and claustrophobic reactions when undergoing MRI scanning.
• Work closely with ordering physicians and radiologist to optimize MRI protocols.
• Skilled in researching, determining MRI safety, MRI scanning conditions, optimizing protocols and performing MRI scans on a multitude of various implants.
• Utilize EPIC and PACS software systems to research patient history, review previous imaging scans and document patient care.
• Maintain workflow at fast paced comprehensive stroke and neuroscience center, scanning critical care patients.
• Proficient in utilizing MRI conditional ventilator, monitoring equipment and drug infusion pump.
• Rotate between hospital and outpatient facilities providing a variety of scans for diverse patients with a range of conditions.
• Perform various types of neurological, vascular, musculoskeletal, and body MRI exams including MRI Breast and MRI Breast Biopsy.
• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
• Trained MRI technologists in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
• Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of items, including contrast materials, catheters, to reorder and restock.
• Perform daily and weekly QA requirements.
• Work closely with other imaging modalities to streamline the patient experience while in the radiology department.
• IV certified, prepares contrast materials used in MRI examinations.
• Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

Staff technologist at outpatient imaging center.

• Operated HItachi Altaire 0.7T and Hitachi Airis II 0.3T Open MRI units.
• Positioned patients and followed protocols to obtain quality MRI images.
• Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner.
• Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
• Handled private and confidential information in compliance with the facilities policies and procedures.