Katie Johnson
Brandywine,MD
Summary
Experienced Mammographer licensed in the State of Maryland. Registered with The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography and Mammography. Ready to utilize great customer service skills in new position.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Mammography Technologist
Department Of Defence
Fort Belvoir, VA
08.2021 - Current
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Fostered relationships with patients to minimize patient anxiety and distress, and enhance cooperation.
- Verified patient details before completing procedures.
- Educated patients on diagnostic imaging processes and positioning, and counseled patients to address concerns and answer inquiries.
- Developed and labeled diagnostic images and films in accordance with established quality standards.
- Oversaw scheduling, patient coordination and department and equipment maintenance for consistent department operations.
- Maintained currency on radiologic technology and provided recommendations to leadership to update or replace equipment.
- Helped patients feel comfortable with procedures by explaining steps and answering questions.
- Tested equipment regularly to identify malfunctions and calibrate settings.
- Provided assistance to physicians and other technologists during complex procedures.
Lead Mammography Technologist
Calvert Medical Imaging Center
Prince Frederick, MD
10.2009 - Current
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Oversaw MQSA inspections and ACR accreditations.
- Maintained inventory and supply levels checking inventory stock and reordering items running low.
- Defined strategies and created a plan to achieve ambitious operational objectives.
- Reduced patients' anxiety by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Oversaw daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual quality control.
- Contributed to development, planning and completion of project initiatives.
- Oversaw day-to-day department operations, including scheduling, patient coordination as well as department and equipment maintenance.
- Delivered comprehensive training to new technologists on equipment, positioning, patient relations and best practices.
Mammography Technologist
Calvert Medical Imaging Center
Prince Frederick, MD
04.2003 - Current
- Completed screening and diagnostic mammograms.
- Assisted radiologist with breast biopsies and needle localizations.
- Captured images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
Radiographer
Calvert Medical Imaging Center
Prince Frederick, MD
06.2002 - 10.2009
- Positioned patients and equipment using clinical judgment to capture quality images.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to assess patients' medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture diagnostic images, including fluoroscopy.
Clerical
Calvert Medical Imaging Center
Prince Frederick, MD
02.1999 - 06.2002
- Accessed patient information through variety of office software applications, maintaining strict confidentiality to remain compliant with HIPAA regulations.
- Scheduled patient appointment and procedures.
- Utilized customer service skills and detailed system knowledge to support clinic operations.
- Answered patient questions and fielded complaints.
Education
ARRT Accredited Certification - Radiologic Technology
Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DCSome College (No Degree) - Allied Health
College Of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MDSkills
- Medical procedure support
- Mammography protocols
- Patient positioning
- Equipment operation and calibration
- Supply and inventory management
- Conflict resolution
- People skills
- Critical thinking
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Working collaboratively
- Organizational skills
- Leadership
Licensing
ARRT (R)(M)
State of Maryland License for Radiography
Timeline
Mammography Technologist
Department Of Defence
08.2021 - Current
Lead Mammography Technologist
Calvert Medical Imaging Center
10.2009 - Current
Mammography Technologist
Calvert Medical Imaging Center
04.2003 - Current
Radiographer
Calvert Medical Imaging Center
06.2002 - 10.2009
Clerical
Calvert Medical Imaging Center
02.1999 - 06.2002
ARRT Accredited Certification - Radiologic Technology
Washington Hospital Center
Some College (No Degree) - Allied Health
College Of Southern Maryland