Kristen Glackin
Colonial Heights,VA
Summary
Patient-oriented Radiologic Technologist offering 15 years of experience in the diagnostic field. With enthusiasm and compassion, I provide each patient with an unreasonable standard of care. I have been a Clinical Instructor in the field for VCU's Radiation Sciences students for approximately 4 years now.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Colonial Heights, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to radiation safety protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored patient's condition during radiologic procedures in order to maintain comfort level throughout the process.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to new developments in Radiologic Technology field.
- Reported any unusual findings observed during radiographic examinations immediately to the supervising physician.
- Delivered comprehensive training to students and new technologists on equipment, imaging processing, patient relations and best practices.
- Positioned patients properly for scans and procedures, calmly giving instructions on when to stay still to optimize scans.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
- Generated precise images of target body areas to aid physicians in diagnosing patients' issues.
- Oversaw work of junior personnel and students, correcting work and mentoring on techniques.
Radiologic Technologist
OrthoVirginia: Ortho On Call
Richmond, Virginia
01.2021 - Current
- Reduce patients' anxiety and enhance cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Deliver comprehensive training to students and new technologists on equipment, imaging processing, patient relations and best practices.
- Oversee scheduling, patient coordination and department and equipment maintenance for consistent department operations.
- Describe and explain procedures to patients and observe patients during procedures to determine comfort levels.
- Observe patients' reactions and conditions to report abnormal signs or discomfort to physicians.
- Maintain clinic supply inventory.
Lead Radiologic Technologist
OrthoVirginia
RIchmond, Virginia
02.2010 - 01.2021
- Oversaw day-to-day department scheduling, patient coordination, inventory management and department and equipment maintenance.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other facilities.
- Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with other staff on the team.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties, enhance cooperation and facilitate smooth procedures.
- Delivered comprehensive training to students and new technologists on equipment, imaging processing, patient relations and best practices.
- Upheld patient safety standards by supervising students during scheduled clinicals at my site.
- Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
Radiologic Technologist
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, VA
06.2009 - 04.2010
- Described and explained procedures to patients and observed patients during procedures to determine comfort levels.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical histories, accurately documenting information.
- Utilized mobile imaging and x-ray equipment in level one trauma center, operating rooms, emergency rooms and patient bedsides.
- Educated patients on diagnostic imaging processes and positioning and counseled patients to address concerns and answer inquiries.
- Offered assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured and disabled patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiation Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2009
Skills
- Quality control
- Staff training
- HIPAA
- Patient safety
- Diagnostic imaging
- Supply and inventory management
- Work ethic
- Empathy
- Punctuality
- Compassion
- Hands-on clinical instruction
- Evaluating student performance
Certification
- Certificate/licensed in Radiologic Technology from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Virginia State License for Radiologic Technology.
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
08.2023 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
OrthoVirginia: Ortho On Call
01.2021 - Current
Lead Radiologic Technologist
OrthoVirginia
02.2010 - 01.2021
Radiologic Technologist
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
06.2009 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Radiation Sciences
Virginia Commonwealth University
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