Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Additional Information
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Lawanda Harris

Lawanda Harris

Cypress,Tx

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a CT Tech position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Computed Tomography Technologists

Memorial Hermann Hospital
09.2015 - Current
  • Educate patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Handle private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Review physicians orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
  • Capture images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patient's bedsides.

Radiologic Technologist

Harris Health System - Ben Taub General Hospital
08.2012 - 10.2018
  • Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
  • Produced high-quality images for accurate, reliable review and interpretation.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.

Education

Associate - Applied Science, Radiologic Technologists

Houston Community College

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Houston Community College

MRT Licensure in the state of Tx - undefined

Certified in BLS 07 - undefined

2024 - undefined

Skills

  • Maintain Safety
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Exposure Techniques
  • Workplace Safety
  • Procedure Explanation
  • Compassionate and Caring

Accomplishments

  • Clinical Rotation for CT @ VA Hospital
  • Summary of Qualification 8 years of level 1 Trauma CT Tech experience, 6 years of level 1 Trauma Radiology Tech experience, provide training to students as well as new hires on Radiology Department protocols and standards Excellent communication skills with Physician, Staff and Patients provide exemplary patient care to diverse community
  • Work Experience:
  • Radiologic Technologists 8/2012- Present Ben Taub General Hospital Houston, Tx
  • Perform diagnostic imaging portable radiography, surgery and fluoroscopic procedures
  • Complete diagnostic radiographic procedures in the radiology department of a 500+-bed teaching hospital
  • Consistently produces films of optimal diagnostic quality images for neonatal to geriatric patients
  • Good knowledge of the latest radiology room equipment/systems, procedures and safety standards with the ability to convey information to the patients effectively
  • Perform front/back office clerical duties- scheduling patients, maintained and documented records related to the patients conditions
  • Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories
  • Provided assistance in dressing or changing injured or disabled patients
  • Ensure patients safety by utilizing radiation protective devices at all times
  • Performed all radiologic/portable examinations with digital radiography
  • Complete all required diagnostic procedures producing high-quality exams
  • Review/evaluate developed x-rays and computer generated information to determine if images are satisfactory

Affiliations

Member, American Society of Radiologic Technologists 2011- Present, Registered Technologists 5/2011 -Present

Additional Information

  • Fluoroscopy & Special Procedures: UGI, Small Bowel Series, Barium Enema, Arthrography, Hysterosalpingraphy, Myelography, Lumbar Puncture, ORIF Portables, Vascular Exams, and Intra-Operative C-Arm Trauma Radiography: Level I Trauma, Pediatric Emergency Center Portable Radiography: CCU, ICU, NICU, PICU General Radiography: General, and Orthopedic R/F Equipment: GE, Siemens, Canon, Fuji, Carestream and GE CT Scanner Medical IT Systems: PACS, RIS ( Epic Synapse/PACs )

Timeline

Senior Computed Tomography Technologists

Memorial Hermann Hospital
09.2015 - Current

Radiologic Technologist

Harris Health System - Ben Taub General Hospital
08.2012 - 10.2018

Associate - Applied Science, Radiologic Technologists

Houston Community College

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Houston Community College

MRT Licensure in the state of Tx - undefined

Certified in BLS 07 - undefined

2024 - undefined

Lawanda Harris