Kelly Beard
Cochran,GA
Summary
Registered radiologic technologist with over 25 years of experience in radiology and orthopedics. Committed to delivering exceptional care and support to patients to improve their quality of life. Provides helpful diagnostic information by applying years of experience and knowledge with technical abilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiologic Technologist/Clinic Team Leader
Middle Georgia Orthopaedics
03.2003 - 10.2026
- Performed diagnostic radiographs for orthopedic evaluations, ensuring precise patient positioning and image quality.
- Verified imaging orders and patient identifiers, maintaining accuracy throughout radiology workflow.
- Operated digital radiography equipment and PACS systems to support efficient image capture and review.
- Assisted physicians during orthopedic procedures by preparing rooms and managing imaging equipment.
- Operated fluoroscopic C-Arm in operating room and in clinic during orthopedic procedures.
- Performed clinical responsibilities such as preparing charts and medical records for patient visits, obtaining patient history at time of visit, removing stitches and staples post surgery, and drawing up medication for injections.
- Competent in using electronic medical records for ordering exams, medications, and bracing.
- Assisted patients with scheduling appointments for office visits and procedures.
- Assisted physician with patient care calls.
Radiologic Technologist
Houston Medical Center
08.2001 - 03.2003
- Performed diagnostic radiographic procedures using portable and stationary imaging equipment in the radiology department and in emergency department with consistent image quality.
- Monitored radiation safety practices and applied shielding standards to reduce patient exposure.
- Assisted radiologist during fluoroscopic exams such as myelograms, barium swallow studies, and barium enema studies.
- Verified physician orders and imaging protocols before completing examinations and documenting results.
Radiologic Technologist
Medical Center of Central Georgia
10.1999 - 08.2001
- Performed diagnostic radiographic procedures using portable and stationary imaging equipment in the ICU, NICU and trauma center with consistent image quality.
- Verified physician orders and imaging protocols before completing examinations and documenting results.
- Monitored radiation safety practices and applied shielding standards to reduce patient exposure.
Education
Diploma - Radiologic Technology
Wiregrass Technical Institute
Valdosta, GASkills
- Fluoroscopic procedures
- Orthopedic imaging
- Radiation safety
- Diagnostic imaging
- Medical records management
- EMR / EHR
- PACS system
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care
- Stress management
Certification
American Registery of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist/Clinic Team Leader
Middle Georgia Orthopaedics
03.2003 - 10.2026
Radiologic Technologist
Houston Medical Center
08.2001 - 03.2003
Radiologic Technologist
Medical Center of Central Georgia
10.1999 - 08.2001
Diploma - Radiologic Technology
Wiregrass Technical Institute