Laura Beth Motz
Hamilton,OH
Summary
Patient-oriented radiologic technologist offering several years of experience in bone density, stationary and mobile diagnostic imaging to healthcare organizations. Well-versed in all aspects of radiologic technology, including taking high-quality diagnostic images, comforting patients and maintaining equipment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1988
1988
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
The Jewish Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
09.2018 - Current
- Performed diagnostic imaging procedures using X-ray equipment.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during radiologic examinations.
- Maintained imaging equipment to ensure optimal functionality and reliability.
- Educated patients on preparation and procedure expectations for imaging tests.
- Documented patient information and imaging results accurately in medical records.
- Assisted in training new staff on radiologic techniques and safety protocols.
- Adhered to hospital policies and regulations for radiation safety and infection control.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to radiation safety protocols and guidelines.
- Processed digital images using PACS system for storage, retrieval and transmission purposes.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
- Operated portable x-ray machines in order to capture images of patients at bedside or other locations inside the hospital premises.
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Delivered comprehensive training to students and new technologists on equipment, imaging processing, patient relations and best practices.
- Educated patients about radiological procedure risks, benefits and alternatives as well as post-exam restrictions or instructions.
- Positioned patients and x-ray and DEXA equipment, and implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
- Monitored patient's condition during radiologic procedures in order to maintain comfort level throughout the process.
- Ensured that all documents related to patients' medical history were maintained properly according to HIPAA regulations.
- Reviewed medical histories and prepared patients for exams by positioning them appropriately on the exam table.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technolgist
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 08.2016 - 04.2018
Withrow High School
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Diagnostic imaging
- Radiation safety
- Patient education
- Medical documentation
- Quality assurance
- Health information management
- Patient assessment
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- HIPAA
- PACS operation
- X-ray image analysis
- Bone densitometry
Certification
- ARRT certification for Radiologic Technolgist
- ODH license for Radiologic Technolgist
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
The Jewish Hospital
09.2018 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technolgist
University of Cincinnati
08.2016 - 04.2018
Withrow High School