Lauren Latores
Peabody,MA
Summary
To utilize my education, experience, and enthusiasm for medical imaging technology. Desiring to join your team of experienced professionals, bringing with me exceptional communication skills and dedication to patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT Scan Technologist
Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital
2023.10 - Current
- Operates CT equipment to obtain diagnostic images and information according to departmental protocol. In doing so, ensures the patient is properly prepared, positioned, immobilized. Selects proper imaging factors, and images the designated portion(s) of the body.
- Explains exam to patient taking into consideration physical and emotional needs; maintains ethical standards (patient confidentiality, professional conduct, etc.). Delivers patient care under scope of license/training.
- Executes paperwork and Radiology Information System functions as necessary for each patient exam (e.g. schedule exam, complete exam, transfer images to PACS, etc.).
- Performs venipuncture for purposes of contrast administration under the direction of a radiologist. Follow all hospital and departmental contrast administration policies and procedures.
- Prepares the equipment room and supplies necessary for each patient and regular daily use. Stocks and supplies rooms as needed.
Radiologic Technologist- Per Diem
Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital
2022.09 - Current
- Minimizes patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices;
- Facilitates positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation;
- Reviews physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operates radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images;
- Operates mobile scanning equipment to obtain imagery in emergency situations in ER and ICU.
Interventional Radiology Technologist
Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital
2022.09 - 2023.10
- Assisted radiologists in all procedures performed in Interventional Radiology suite, CT suite, and inpatient rooms;
- Included scrubbing-in for surgical portion of procedure, circulating within procedure room to organize and perform non-sterile portions of procedure, and operated radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment to produce image of procedure;
- Set up sterile trays and prepared patients for angiographic and interventional procedures with aseptic techniques;
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation;
- Full-time 40+ hours per week with call requirement.
Education
Associate Degree in Science - Medical Radiography
Bunker Hill Community College
Charlestown, MA08.2022
Skills
- Quality Patient Care
- Patient Safety
- Contrast Administration
- Interventional Procedures
- PACS
- Post-Processing
- Working Independently
- Radiation Safety
- Radiology Protocols
- Quality Assurance
Certification
- ARRT (CT) - 2024
- ARRT (R) - 2022
- BLS
Timeline
CT Scan Technologist
Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital
2023.10 - Current
Radiologic Technologist- Per Diem
Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital
2022.09 - Current
Interventional Radiology Technologist
Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital
2022.09 - 2023.10
Associate Degree in Science - Medical Radiography
Bunker Hill Community College
- ARRT (CT) - 2024
- ARRT (R) - 2022
- BLS
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