Hi, I’m
Kelli West
CT Technologist
Clemmons,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Job Title offering more than Number years of experience and specializing in Area of expertise. Adept at performing wide array of tests. Committed to maintaining highest safety and quality standards. Knowledgeable Healthcare professional with significant background in radiology positions. Committed to building and managing high-performing teams to regularly surpass expectations. Administers budgets, coordinates logistics and maintains smooth department operations. Capable Job Title licensed in Type equipment operation. Works within clinical setting to schedule and perform diagnostic imaging in support of physician efforts to understand patient condition. Competent professional emphasizing safety in operating sophisticated equipment.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
East Carolina Heart InstituteGreenville, NC
CT Technologist
02.2009 - 07.2011
Job overview
- Monitored patient's well-being during exams and recognized discomfort or medical problems and took appropriate action.
- Responded to physician questions and needs regarding patients.
- Performed high quality radiologic, CT and fluoroscopy exams on incoming patients.
- Complied with departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety, heeding appropriate reporting requirements.
- Calibrated, maintained and troubleshot radiologic equipment to minimize operational downtime.
- Injected contrast for CT scans in accordance with department policy.
- Tended to physical and psychological patient preparation, calmly talking through procedures while positioning patients for scans and x-rays to alleviate nervousness or anxiety.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses and other team members concerning patient status, diagnoses and related information.
- Communicated clinical observations during CT scan examinations to radiologist.
- Used computed tomography equipment to take images of patients from different angles to form complete picture of condition and provide firm foundation for accurate diagnosis.
- Complied with department and hospital radiation and safety standards.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Demonstrated competency in assessment and range of treatment indicated for patients of diverse demographics.
- Performed radiographic imaging procedures according to established protocols.
- Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality radiographs.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to radiology.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Administered various doses of radiation to obtain desired images.
- Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
- Operated radiologic equipment to obtain images of body structures.
- Coordinated with other healthcare personnel to deliver quality patient care.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
- Prepared and mixed contrast agents for enhanced imaging.
- Instructed patients on proper positioning for imaging.
- Trained and supervised new radiologic technologists and technicians.
- Repaired and troubleshot radiologic equipment.
- Assisted radiologist in performing special imaging procedures.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
- Assisted in diagnosis of disease and injury through radiologic examinations.
Atruim Medical Center Wake Forest Baptist Winston Salem , NC
CT Technologist
09.1996 - 07.2008
Job overview
- Performed high quality radiologic, CT and fluoroscopy exams on incoming patients.
- Responded to physician questions and needs regarding patients.
- Assisted radiologists with image-guided body biopsies and thyroid biopsies.
- Monitored patient's well-being during exams and recognized discomfort or medical problems and took appropriate action.
- Complied with department and hospital radiation and safety standards.
- Tended to physical and psychological patient preparation, calmly talking through procedures while positioning patients for scans and x-rays to alleviate nervousness or anxiety.
- Injected contrast for CT scans in accordance with department policy.
- Demonstrated competency in assessment and range of treatment indicated for patients of diverse demographics.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses and other team members concerning patient status, diagnoses and related information.
- Demonstrated financial responsibility and accountability through proper use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
- Used computed tomography equipment to take images of patients from different angles to form complete picture of condition and provide firm foundation for accurate diagnosis.
- Calibrated, maintained and troubleshot radiologic equipment to minimize operational downtime.
- Communicated clinical observations during CT scan examinations to radiologist.
- Complied with departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety, heeding appropriate reporting requirements.
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
- Instructed patients on proper positioning for imaging.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Trained and supervised new radiologic technologists and technicians.
- Performed radiographic imaging procedures according to established protocols.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to radiology.
- Coordinated with other healthcare personnel to deliver quality patient care.
- Assisted in diagnosis of disease and injury through radiologic examinations.
- Assisted radiologist in performing special imaging procedures.
- Prepared and mixed contrast agents for enhanced imaging.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Communicated test results to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
- Administered various doses of radiation to obtain desired images.
- Repaired and troubleshot radiologic equipment.
- Operated radiologic equipment to obtain images of body structures.
- Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality radiographs.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
Education
Forsyth Technical Community CollegeWinston-salem, NC
Associate Degree In Radiological Technology
08.1994 - 08.1996
Skills
It is important to protect patient privacy at all cost
Extremely important Patients are normally very anxious of the unknown It is my job to ease that anxiety and talk them through the procedure
Checking and double checking your medication and dose is up most important
With CT shielding isn’t always possible however, when it is the patient should be shielded completely around
It is important to have all of your information, correct not only for the patient but for the providers
Not every patient is textbook body habitus therefore, becoming creative in achieving the best images Possible text creativity At the same time patient comfort is the most important
I feel that there’s always room for improvement in anything I have always enjoyed being on the leading edge of technology
It is my job to work closely with all providers to provide the best care for patients
Our patients are labeled as our customers, and that is the upmost importance
Radiologic technology
X-ray technologies
X-rays
It is important to make sure equipment is working and calibrated each day to provide the best service
Most importantly, is the patient’s comfort and obtaining the best imaging
Equipment management
Maintenance and Repair
Diagnostic imaging
Timeline
CT Technologist
East Carolina Heart Institute
02.2009 - 07.2011
CT Technologist
Atruim Medical Center Wake Forest Baptist
09.1996 - 07.2008
Forsyth Technical Community College
Associate Degree In Radiological Technology
08.1994 - 08.1996