Kelly Schwanke
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Dedicated Radiologic Technologist with extensive experience in patient safety, diagnostic imaging, and teamwork. Proven ability to adhere to radiation safety protocols while delivering high-quality imaging results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
Chesapeake, VA
05.2003 - Current
- Operated advanced imaging equipment to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to radiation safety protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Trained and mentored new staff on imaging techniques and departmental processes.
- Reviewed patient history and imaging requisitions for accuracy before procedure execution.
- Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Cultivated a positive team atmosphere by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering collaboration among colleagues.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Collaborated with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate diagnoses through high-quality imaging results.
- Promoted patient comfort during invasive procedures, using careful positioning techniques and clear explanations of each step in the process.
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations governing radiation exposure by maintaining proper documentation and following established protocols during every examination.
- Ensured proper functioning of radiology equipment through routine inspection, calibration, troubleshooting and repair when necessary.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication to streamline patient care from imaging to diagnosis.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiology
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach05-2004
Skills
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Portable radiography
- Trauma imaging
- PACS system proficiency
- Fluoroscopic procedures
- Diagnostic imaging
- Orthopedic imaging
- Pediatric imaging
- Radiologic imaging
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient positioning
- Contrast administration
- Patient assessments
- HIPAA
- Radiologic technology
- X-rays
- Surgical radiography
- Patient shielding techniques
- Neurological imaging
- Digital radiography
- Radiation safety
- Radiologic positioning
- X-ray machine operation
- PACS operation
- Attention to detail
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Radiation safety protocols
- Body positioning and placement
- HIPAA compliance
- Team collaboration
- Diagnostic imaging services
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
05.2003 - Current
Associate of Science - Radiology
Tidewater Community College