Lauren Wills, BSHS RT(R)(M)(CT)
Coatesville,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable Mammographer, CT, and X-Ray Technologist eager to contribute to team success through leadership, hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Mammography, X-Ray, CT, and experience in Mammography Quality Control and MQSA/FDA inspections. Familiar with workflows of ambulatory outpatients, as well as Urgent Cares. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in clinical and/or leadership. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mammography and CT Technologist
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
Parkesburg, PA
10.2013 - Current
- Performs radiologic studies such as x-ray, cat-scans, and screening mammography for outpatients and urgent Care patients as ordered and scheduled by referring providers with accuracy while keeping radiation doses ALARA.
- Communicating with referring providers and supporting departments to provide accurate and exceptional patient care.
- Maintains proficiency in clinical information systems such as EPIC, McKesson, and Magview in addition to clinical equipment: Philips X-ray, Canon Aquilion Prime CT Scanner, and Hologic Selenia Dimension Mammography unit.
- Responsible for performing weekly Quality Control tests of mammography unit and ensuring results are within acceptable ranges in addition to participating with 8 annual MQSA/ FDA inspections.
- X-ray competency validator- assisting coworkers by completing and signing off annual x-ray competencies.
- Assist with annual x-ray case reviews
- Responsible for collecting and sending in monthly radiation badges and ensuring results are readily available to all staff.
- Annual inspection and cleaning of lead inventory through SmartTrack
- Monitor timecards in KRONOS for accuracy to ensure employees receive correct financial compensation
- Student validator- responsible to teach freshman and senior students x-ray protocols, assist with and teach clinical exams, and perform grade competencies.
- Completed Aspiring Leader Program.
- Perform Point of Care Testing with required quality control tests for pregnancy tests as well as ISTAT creatinine testing;
X-Ray Technologist
Lancaster General Health
Lancaster , PA
05.2008 - 07.2014
- Completed x-rays safely by correctly using shielding equipment following OSHA requirements.
- Positioned patients for optimal comfort
- Reviewed physicians' orders via chart and HIS to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Prepared contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic drugs for imaging procedures for Radiologists in fluoroscopy.
- Developed and processed radiologic film to aid in diagnostics in operating room.
- Maintained examination rooms and restocked medical and radiologic supplies.
- Documented patient data and histories and updated charts with current information.
- Proficient in performing trauma, portable, emergency room, and operating room radiology and fluoroscopy exams.
- Superuser of Philips X-Ray unit in ER and assisted with training of coworkers.
- Annual employee competency validator
- Performed N95/PAPR fit testing for radiology employees
Student X-Ray Technologist/ Tech Aide
Lancaster General Health
Lancaster, PA
05.2007 - 05.2008
- Assisted X-Ray Technologists with performing x-ray exams
- Collected patient history
- Transported patients to and from radiology department.
- Stocked and cleaned equipment and rooms.
- Communicating with nurses and providers to schedule patients and relay STAT results.
Education
Bachelor's in Health Science - Advanced Clinical/ Science
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA05.2020
Associate of Health Science - Radiography
Lancaster General College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA05.2008
Skills
- Critical/creative thinking
- Computer skills
- Communication
- Detail oriented
- Problem Solving
- Motivated/ goal oriented
- Determination
- Accountable
- Diligent
- Teamwork
- BLS CPR Certified
- RT(R)(ARRT)-2008
- RT(M)(ARRT)-2013
- RT(CT)(ARRT)- 2015
Timeline
Mammography and CT Technologist
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
10.2013 - Current
X-Ray Technologist
Lancaster General Health
05.2008 - 07.2014
Student X-Ray Technologist/ Tech Aide
Lancaster General Health
05.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor's in Health Science - Advanced Clinical/ Science
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Associate of Health Science - Radiography
Lancaster General College of Health Sciences
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