Lacy Fultz
Massillon,Ohio
Summary
At Cleveland Clinic Akron General, I excelled as a Radiologic Technologist, enhancing patient care through meticulous attention to detail and compassionate communication. Demonstrating proficiency in minimizing radiation exposure and streamlining diagnostic processes, I fostered teamwork and leveraged excellent communication skills to improve departmental performance. My adaptability and commitment to safety underscored significant contributions to patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IRRP
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
06.2016 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
11.2010 - 06.2016
- Promoted a culture of safety within the interventional radiology suite, adhering to infection control protocols and radiation safety guidelines at all times.
- Engaged in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for process refinement and implementing best practices to enhance departmental performance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes in complex cases.
- Assisted physicians in conducting minimally invasive procedures, reducing recovery times for patients.
- Maintained high standards of quality control for imaging equipment, ensuring accurate diagnostics and minimizing radiation exposure risks.
- Skillfully managed contrast media injections during examinations, optimizing image clarity while minimizing risk of adverse reactions in patients.
- Developed effective communication channels between radiology staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, streamlining workflow processes.
- Assisted in emergency situations where rapid response was critical to preserving patient health or saving lives.
- Enhanced patient care by performing diagnostic and therapeutic interventional radiology procedures accurately and efficiently.
- Improved patient experience by providing clear explanations of procedures and answering questions thoroughly.
Radiologic Technologist
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
09.2008 - 11.2010
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
- Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
- 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.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate diagnoses through high-quality imaging results.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to all radiation safety guidelines and protocols.
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations governing radiation exposure by maintaining proper documentation and following established protocols during every examination.
- Performed radiographic imaging procedures according to established protocols.
- Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
- Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality radiographs.
- Instructed patients on proper positioning for imaging.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to radiology.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
- Operated radiologic equipment to obtain images of body structures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
University of Akron
Akron, OH06.2008
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Excellent Communication
- Verbal Communication
Certification
- Licensed Radiologic Technologist
- ARRT
Timeline
IRRP
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
06.2016 - Current
Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
11.2010 - 06.2016
Radiologic Technologist
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
09.2008 - 11.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
University of Akron