Ky'otta Rodgers
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dedicated MRI Technician Assistant at HCA Memorial Health University Medical Center, skilled in patient assessment and critical thinking. Enhanced patient comfort and cooperation through effective education, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and safety protocols. Proficient in image archiving and cardiac monitoring, consistently delivering high-quality care and support in fast-paced environments. Productive professional with several years of progressive expertise in clinical settings. Highly knowledgeable in multimodality imaging. Skilled in providing patients with educational information and instruction to ease anxiety and produce high-quality, high-resolution images.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technician Assistant
HCA Memorial Health University Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted post-procedure follow-up calls with patients as needed per departmental guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of patients' exams, including patient history, vital signs, medications, allergies and other information required for billing purposes.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Responded promptly and appropriately to emergency situations involving patients undergoing scans.
- Performed quality control tests on MRI scanners to ensure accuracy of images.
- Collected patients' medical histories and documented important information in medical records.
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Reviewed images after completion to ensure they meet department standards for technical accuracy prior to radiologists review.
- Enhanced patient comfort by answering questions, controlling noise and administering calming medications.
- Assisted MRI Technologist with patient preparation and positioning for imaging procedures.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Baptist Health Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
06.2024 - Current
- Monitored patients on telemetry by computer or transtelephonically.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient data including vital signs, medications, and reports of abnormal findings.
- Responded quickly to any alarms generated from the monitors in order to assess potential problems.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Documented any changes made to the settings on the monitors throughout a procedure or test period.
- Reviewed patient information to determine normal and abnormal heart patterns.
CAT Scan Technologist
HCA Memorial Health University Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Instructed patients on proper positioning techniques prior to imaging exams.
- Utilized sterile techniques when preparing patients for imaging procedures.
- Provided detailed reports on exam findings to referring physicians.
- Followed proper procedures for working area with ionizing radiation and high magnetic fields.
- Helped patients feel comfortable with procedures by explaining steps and answering questions.
- Placed IVs to prepare for injection of contrast media.
- Administered contrast materials under the direction of a physician for enhanced imaging.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines by maintaining confidentiality of patient information at all times.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
HCA Memorial Health University Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Monitored and analyzed cardiac rhythms on EKG monitors for inpatients.
- Compiled comprehensive reports of patient's cardiac activity during testing or monitoring periods.
- Kept up-to-date records regarding usage times for disposable leads or electrodes so that replacement parts could be ordered when needed.
- Documented any changes made to the settings on the monitors throughout a procedure or test period.
- Operated telemetry systems to monitor patient's heart rate and rhythm remotely.
- Compared posted strips to previous strips to notify nursing staff of drastic changes.
- Monitored patients on telemetry by computer or transtelephonically.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12-2027
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12-2026
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Critical thinking
- Image archiving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Software operation
- Workflow coordination
- Time management
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- HIPAA compliance
- MR safety protocols
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Basic trauma life support
- Bleeding control
- Cardiac monitoring
- IV insertion
- Oxygen equipment
- Medical terminology
- Airway management
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
Timeline
MRI Technician Assistant
HCA Memorial Health University Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Baptist Health Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
CAT Scan Technologist
HCA Memorial Health University Medical Center
11.2022 - 01.2025
Cardiac Monitor Technician
HCA Memorial Health University Medical Center
08.2021 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
Walden University
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