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Kimberly McGraw

Kimberly McGraw

BEL AIR,MD

Summary

Patient-focused MRI technologist with 32 years of experience operating cutting-edge imaging and diagnostic instrumentation. Clear communicator with clarity in assessing physician needs, patient physical position, administration of varying medications and recommendations for post-scan care considerations. Approachable and nurturing system operator with acute awareness of patient comfort level and adaptability in unprecedented scenarios.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MRI Technologist

Advanced Radiology
09.2001 - Current
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated equipment to capture and produce diagnostic images.
  • Prepared and administered contrast materials, sedation and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
  • Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images.
  • Positioned patients to obtain quality MRI images.
  • Administered IV drugs to patients to create contrasts on scanned images.
  • Reviewed images to confirm quality scans.
  • Educated patients on procedure, answering questions and alleviating concerns.
  • Submitted and kept detailed patient records.
  • Produced and presented patient images and relevant information to physicians for diagnosis.
  • Monitored examination room supply stock and requested resupply for low inventory.
  • Adjusted equipment to obtain optimal resolution before imaging operations.

MRI Technologist

Magnetic Imaging Of Baltimore
03.2001 - 09.2001
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture and produce diagnostic images.
  • Prepared and administered contrast materials, sedation, and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
  • Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images.
  • Positioned patients to obtain quality MRI images.
  • Administered IV drugs to patients to create contrasts on scanned images.
  • Reviewed images to confirm quality scans.
  • Educated patients on procedure, answering questions and alleviating concerns.
  • Submitted and kept detailed patient records.
  • Produced and presented patient images and relevant information to physicians for diagnosis.
  • Monitored examination room supply stock and requested resupply for low inventory.

Chief MRI Technologist

Insight Health Services
07.1999 - 05.2001


  • Captured images using mobile MRI equipment at 2 local hospitals under contract.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated MRI equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
  • Administered IV drugs to patients to create contrasts on scanned images.
  • Positioned patients to obtain quality MRI images.
  • Reviewed images to confirm quality scans.
  • Educated patients on procedure, answering questions and alleviating concerns.
  • Submitted and kept detailed patient records.
  • Produced and presented patient images and relevant information to physicians for diagnosis.
  • Monitored examination room supply stock and requested resupply for low inventory.
  • Adjusted equipment to obtain optimal resolution before imaging operations.
  • Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images.

MRI Technologist

Magnetic Imaging Of Baltimore
09.1993 - 07.1999
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated MRI equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
  • Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images.
  • Positioned patients to obtain quality MRI images.
  • Administered IV drugs to patients to create contrasts on scanned images.
  • Reviewed images to confirm quality scans.
  • Educated patients on procedure, answering questions and alleviating concerns.
  • Submitted and kept detailed patient records.
  • Produced and presented patient images and relevant information to physicians for diagnosis.
  • Monitored examination room supply stock and requested resupply for low inventory.
  • Adjusted equipment to obtain optimal resolution before imaging operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Marketing

Towson University
Baltimore, MD
05.1991

Associate of Arts - Radiography

Essex Community College
Baltimore, MD
10.1985

Skills

  • Patient Safety
  • Calming Strategies
  • Patient Screening
  • Informed Consent
  • Medication Administration
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Transportation Assistance
  • HIPAA
  • History Collection
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Contrast Administration

Certification

  • Maryland Licensed MRI technologist - Current
  • Certified MRI technologist, American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)- 7/3/2008- present
  • CPR and BLS Training by American Heart Association - 3/2021- present

Timeline

MRI Technologist

Advanced Radiology
09.2001 - Current

MRI Technologist

Magnetic Imaging Of Baltimore
03.2001 - 09.2001

Chief MRI Technologist

Insight Health Services
07.1999 - 05.2001

MRI Technologist

Magnetic Imaging Of Baltimore
09.1993 - 07.1999

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Marketing

Towson University

Associate of Arts - Radiography

Essex Community College

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