Laura Prewitt
Athens,AL
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Clerk
Publix
Athens, AL
10.2021 - Current
- Processed payments, returns and exchanges using pharmacy POS system to accurately manage transactions.
- Confirmed customer information and insurance eligibility for prescriptions.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Stocked shelves with medications and other pharmacy items for consistent availability.
- Greeted customers at counter and provided excellent customer service.
- Completed cash register transactions by handling credit and cash payments using pharmacy register system.
- Organized pharmacy area to maintain clean and orderly environment.
- Processed payments for prescriptions and accurately completed cash and credit card transactions.
- Verified patient information to correctly dispense medications.
- Located and processed ready prescriptions to customers, distributed medication information documentation and facilitated medication consultations.
MRI Technologist
St. Vincents
Birmingham, AL
07.2007 - 12.2019
- 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.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic, and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films, and chemicals.
- Administered IV drugs to patients to create contrasts on scanned images.
- Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors, and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images.
- Prepared patients for MRI procedures and monitored their condition during the scan.
- Interacted with patients to explain MRI scans and answer questions, providing reassurance and comfort throughout the process.
- Educated patients on procedure, answering questions, and alleviating concerns.
- Positioned patients to obtain quality MRI images.
- Utilized multiple MRI scanner models including T1-weighted, T2-weighted, and diffusion-weighted imaging.
- Collaborated with physicians to discuss radiologic results and establish proper diagnosis.
- Calibrated and performed quality control checks on X-ray machines to establish accuracy and precision.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
MRI Technologist, Radiographer, Bone Densitometry
Cool Springs Imaging
Franklin, TN
06.2004 - 08.2006
- 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.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic, and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Created images using fluoroscopy, [Type] and [Type] to help physicians assess and diagnose patients.
- Produced high-quality images for accurate, reliable review and interpretation.
- Supported radiologists with performing high-quality interventional procedures.
- Monitored and adjusted imaging equipment for optimal quality standards.
- Prepared imaging equipment in alignment with strict safety and hygiene protocols.
- Applied contrast media and monitored patient reactions to contrast agents.
- Operated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners for required diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Determined appropriate imaging tests through careful medical record reviews.
Registered Radiologic ,MRI Tech, Specials Tech
Crestwood Hospital
Huntsville, AL
09.1998 - 11.2002
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
- Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.
- Observed equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues.
- 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.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Supported radiologists with performing high-quality interventional procedures.
- Monitored and adjusted imaging equipment for optimal quality standards.
- Prepared imaging equipment in alignment with strict safety and hygiene protocols.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Applied contrast media and monitored patient reactions to contrast agents.
- Collaborated with wider healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Operated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners for required diagnostic imaging procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Hanceville, AL09.1996
Skills
- Document Faxing and Copying
- Drug Inventory Control
- Serve Customers
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Assisting Pharmacists
- Clean Equipment
- Answering Customer Questions
- FDA and HIPAA Compliance
- Customer Identification Checks
- Health Insurance Plan Knowledge
- HIPAA Regulations
- Verifying Orders
- Stocking Shelves
- Customer Care Standards
- Patient Information Collection
- Insurance Verification
- Process Payments
- Patient Safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Pharmacy Clerk
Publix
10.2021 - Current
MRI Technologist
St. Vincents
07.2007 - 12.2019
MRI Technologist, Radiographer, Bone Densitometry
Cool Springs Imaging
06.2004 - 08.2006
Registered Radiologic ,MRI Tech, Specials Tech
Crestwood Hospital
09.1998 - 11.2002
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville