Kimberly Stone
Watsonville,CA
Summary
A dedicated and experienced professional seeking an opportunity to provide technical diagnostic radiography and mammography assistance to patients in need of services. Knowledgeable Mammography Technologist adept at completing scans with speed and accuracy to handle heavy daily workloads in fast-paced environments. Highly organized and detail-oriented professional bringing 31 years of experience in the field. Focused on providing patients with high-quality and cost-effective care.
History of working in Hospital facilities and receiving high marks for skill and efficiency. Well-versed in compliance and documentation requirements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Mammography position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mammography Technologist
WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
01.2018 - 07.2023
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Adhered closely to quality control standards in developing and labeling of diagnostic imaging materials.
- Created images using fluoroscopy, [Type] and [Type] to help physicians assess and diagnose patients.
- Performed diagnostic breast mammograms and ultrasounds.
- Checked patient details against records to maintain accuracy of procedures.
- Mentored radiologic technology students and taught proper procedures.
- Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Assisted radiologist in performing special imaging procedures.
SIERRAVIEW DISTRICT HOSPITAL
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Trained and utilized Dexa scan
- Maintained and set up patient rooms
- Prioritized patient daily care according to acuity and schedule patient procedures
- Trained and specialized in breast biopsies, breast localizations, and stereotactic breast biopsies
- Prepped for procedures and obtained specimens
Patient Service Technician
Mercy Southwest/Mercy Downtown Bakersfield
01.1992 - 01.2013
- Performed diagnostic imaging for 21 years
- Performed Breast imaging for 19 years
- Prioritized patient daily care according to acuity and schedule patient procedures
- Prepped for procedures and obtained specimens
- Maintained and set up patient rooms
- Performed preventative maintenance on emergency equipment
- Assisted with patient and family education
- Assisted R.N
- With sterile and non-sterile dressing changes
- Trained and performed EKGs
- Trained and specialized in breast biopsies, breast localizations, and stereotactic breast biopsies
- Utilized various computer software to input and retrieve patient data
- Clerical duties as needed
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA01.1990
CPR Certified - undefined
Diagnostic Imaging for CRT, ARRT, and Floroscopy - undefined
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology Program
Bakersfield College
1992
Skills
- Bone Density
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Patient Safety
- Department Operations
- Checking Patient Details
- Biopsy Familiarity
- Radiologic Technology
- Diagnostic Techniques
- Knowledge of Quality Control
- Federal Regulations
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Digital Radiography
- Screening Expertise
- Needle Localization
- Invasive Procedures
Certification
- Licensed in Radiologic Technology/Mammography Technology
- CRT,ARRT,FLOURO and CPR
Timeline
Mammography Technologist
WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
01.2018 - 07.2023
SIERRAVIEW DISTRICT HOSPITAL
01.2013 - 01.2018
Patient Service Technician
Mercy Southwest/Mercy Downtown Bakersfield
01.1992 - 01.2013
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Bakersfield College
CPR Certified - undefined
Diagnostic Imaging for CRT, ARRT, and Floroscopy - undefined
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology Program
Bakersfield College
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