LANA DARBY
Palm Bay
Summary
Offering solid understanding of MRI principles and strong desire to learn and grow in medical imaging field. Brings foundational skills in patient communication and equipment operation, with focus on delivering high-quality imaging results. Ready to use and develop skills in MRI procedures and patient care in Neuroimaging role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Communication Specialists
Radiology Partners
03.2024 - Current
- Expedite all imaging request (stoke alert,trauma).
- Connect Radiologist with Doctors for image review.
- Obtain missing images, sequences, contrast information, history per Radiologist.
Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor, MRI Technologist
Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
- Enhanced patient comfort by effectively explaining and performing MRI procedures and addressing concerns.
- Elevated the overall image of the radiology department by adhering to all professional standards and ethics while interacting with patients, families, and staff members.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to prioritize imaging for critical cases, ensuring timely intervention.
- EMR Meditech, Mckesson Radiology Pacs.
Radiologic Technologist
The Villages Regional Hospital
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Cultivated a positive team atmosphere by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering collaboration among colleagues.
- EMR Cerner and EPIC.
Lead Radiologic Technologist
Orthopaedics of Brevard, Rockledge, Florida
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Independently perform all x-ray (digital) and DEXA studies.
- Perform weekly QC on imaging equipment
- Document and charge for services rendered in patient’s EMR.
- Assist medical assistants with chart prep, patient triage and other tasks as required.
Lead Radiologic Technologist
Premier Urgent Care, Melbourne, Florida
06.2014 - 03.2020
- Responsible for performing quality diagnostic radiographic exams in Primary/ Urgent Care medical facility.
- Serves a diverse patient caseload including newborns, infants, children, adults, and geriatric patients.
- Prepares patients for radiological procedures by properly positioning patients, adjusting immobilization devices, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
- Verifies physician orders and screens patients prior to examinations on topics including medical history, appropriate preparations, and possible contraindications.
- Performs venipunctures, injections and various diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests (e.g., ekg, urinalysis, phlebotomy, physicals (DOT), drug screens, ear lavage, discharge).
- Accurately verifies patient data, updates medical records, and uploads patient data in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) database.
- Record, process and maintain patient data/treatment records, and prepare Workers Comp reports.
Radiologic Technologist
First Choice Medical Group (FCMG) Melbourne, Florida
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Directly support 4 Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons, Neurologist, and Physicians Assistants on a daily basis serving specialized patient caseload.
- Fully competent performing radiographic procedures to include C- arm procedures, Scoliosis Series, Leg Alignment and Hip-to-Ankle images for Visionaire Implants.
- Works independently performing 50 to 80 specialized exams a day.
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
Medical Assistant
Osler Medical Group, Melbourne, Florida
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisted primary physician in routine medical procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications and injections, and provided assistance with such tasks as dressing and changing to seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients.
- Accurately prepares, records, and enters patient data in EMR Athena.
- Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiologic Science
Keiser University
Melbourne, FL04-2011
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Radiation safety protocols
- Professional ethics
- Quality assurance management
- Cross-sectional anatomy
- Patient safety
- Advanced imaging techniques
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Neuroimaging techniques
- Diagnostic equipment expertise
- Intravenous contrast administration
- MR safety protocols
Certification
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, I.D. #482387
- State of Florida, Dept. of Health, Certified Radiologic Technologist, Lic. #CRT79789
- Current AHA CPR Certification
Awards
Lambda Nu National Honor Society Member, Member, Dean’s List,2009-2011, Treasurer, Lambda Nu Honor Society, Keiser University,2009-2011, Member, ASRT,2011-Present
Timeline
Clinical Communication Specialists
Radiology Partners
03.2024 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
The Villages Regional Hospital
02.2022 - 10.2023
Lead Radiologic Technologist
Orthopaedics of Brevard, Rockledge, Florida
06.2020 - 02.2022
Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor, MRI Technologist
Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
First Choice Medical Group (FCMG) Melbourne, Florida
03.2017 - 12.2019
Lead Radiologic Technologist
Premier Urgent Care, Melbourne, Florida
06.2014 - 03.2020
Medical Assistant
Osler Medical Group, Melbourne, Florida
09.2013 - 06.2014
Associate of Science - Radiologic Science
Keiser University
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