Kelly Rhew
Lemoore,CA
Summary
Registered ARRT Mammography Technologist from Adventist Health Breast Care Center in Hanford, CA. Adept at working in a fast paced environment with a high volume of patients, while maintaining exceptional patient care. Proficient at performing high quality screening and diagnostic mammograms, coupled with exceptional problem-solving and patient communication skills Accustomed to working with digital mammography, including digital breast tomosynthesis. An abundance of experience with preparing and assisting with stereotactic biopsies, wire localizations and radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag localizations. While maintaining a professional work environment, patient care, safety and confidentiality are my top priority.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mammography Technologist
Adventist Health Hanford
Hanford, CA
10.2018 - Current
- Assisted radiologists with biopsy procedures ensuring optimal patient care.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Performed quality control testing on mammography equipment, ensuring consistent functionality and image quality standards were met.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture and produce diagnostic images.
Education
Mammography Technology
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA09.2016
Certificate - Radiologic Technology
Riverside College of Health Careers
Newport News, VA12.2012
Skills
- Image evaluation
- Breast anatomy and positioning
- Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) experience
- Stereotactic biopsy, Wire localization, and Radio-frequency identification tag localization (RFID) experience (Hologic Affirm Biopsy System, Brevera Breast Biopsy Sysytem)
- Directly work with and communicate with Radiologist
- Quality Control knowledge
- problem-solving and multitasking abilities
- Infection control
- Patient Care and Safety
- HIPAA
- Documentation and Reporting Systems(MRS and Volpara)
- Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) experience
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience (Cerner, Oracle)
- Ordering Supplies
Licenses/Certifications
- BLS certified
- ARRT(R)(M) registration #508549
- CRT-M #RHM00108752
- Current on CE requirements
Timeline
Mammography Technologist
Adventist Health Hanford
10.2018 - Current
Mammography Technology
Bellevue College
Certificate - Radiologic Technology
Riverside College of Health Careers