Katie LeRoy
Verona,WI
Summary
Patient-focused professional experienced in radiology equipment, procedures and diagnostic requirements. Supports clinical staff with quality imagery and thorough assessments. Caring with patients needing extra support and comfort during challenging procedures.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
Group Health Cooperative
Madison, Wisconsin
05.2005 - Current
- Reviewed medical histories and prepared patients for their exams by positioning them appropriately in mammography, Bone densitometry, and X-ray exams.
- Fostered relationships with patients to minimize anxiety and distress and enhance cooperation.
- Educated patients about radiological procedure risks, benefits and alternatives as well as post-exam restrictions or instructions.
- Offered assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured and disabled patients.
- Worked alongside Radiologists to help schedule breast biopsies.
- Administered contrast materials under the direction of a physician for enhanced imaging.
- Processed digital images using PACS system for storage, retrieval and transmission purposes.
- Reset examination rooms between appointments by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Routine maintenance for department crash cart.
- Participated in continuing education activities.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to radiation safety protocols and guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiography
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI05-2005
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Empathy and patience
- Screening mammography
- Diagnostic mammography
- Radiologic Imaging
- Pediatric imaging
- Bone mineral density
- Patient advocacy
- Patient safety
- Radiation safety
- IV placement
- Venipuncture
- Contrast administration
- Patient confidentiality
- Electronic healthcare records
- Quality Control
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
Group Health Cooperative
05.2005 - Current
Associate of Science - Radiography
Madison Area Technical College