Kristi Joachim
Charlo,MT
Summary
I have 30 years of experience in Radiology, Ultrasound and Mammography. I have worked on multiple types of equipment. I have great communication skills with patients and Physicians. Ultrasound and Radiology are my passions and I have extremely enjoyed my career as such.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Ultrasound and Radiology Technologist
CSKT
Polson, MT
11.2020 - Current
- Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- 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.
- Obtained essential information from patients, medical records and previous exams for clinical correlation.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Observed and followed safety procedures to enforce universal precautions.
Quality Assurance Inspector
S&K Electronics
Ronan, MT
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
- Studied product blueprints before performing inspections.
- Removed imperfect products from shipment line.
- Oversaw maintenance, calibration, and control of inspection, measuring, and all test equipment.
- Identified where product issues were coming from and rectified issues.
Lead Ultrasound, Radiology Technologist
St Luke Healthcare
Ronan, MT
07.1993 - 05.2019
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- 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, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Reviewed work schedule with ultrasound coordinator to support workload coverage and assisted with back-up coverage for unscheduled call outs.
- Prepared supplies and paperwork to support physician for sterile procedures.
- Stocked and prepared assigned room for smooth daily patient flow.
- Assisted in executing optimum quality ultrasound exams while obtaining images to support diagnosis documented by interpreting physician.
- Observed and followed safety procedures to enforce universal precautions.
- Completed ultrasound exam and verified proper documentation in ultrasound reporting system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
- Obtained essential information from patients, medical records and previous exams for clinical correlation.
- Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- Created images using fluoroscopy, [Type] and [Type] to help physicians assess and diagnose patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
St Patrick School of Radiologic Teechnology
Missoula, MT07.1993
Skills
- 30 years of experience in Radiology
- 28 years of experience in Ultrasound
- Set up new Ultrasound Program for CSKT Tribal Health
- Staff education
- great communication with Patients and Staff
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient education
- X-rays
- Records management
- Patient confidentiality
- Mammography
- Equipment Maintenance
- Flexible and Adaptable
- First Aid/CPR
- Training and Development
- Self-Motivated
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Attention to detail
- Experience with multiple types of equipment
Timeline
Lead Ultrasound and Radiology Technologist
CSKT
11.2020 - Current
Quality Assurance Inspector
S&K Electronics
08.2019 - 11.2020
Lead Ultrasound, Radiology Technologist
St Luke Healthcare
07.1993 - 05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
St Patrick School of Radiologic Teechnology
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