Leah Yates RT(R) ARRT VI
Lodi
Summary
Resourceful Interventional Radiographer with comprehensive experience in performing a variety of radiographic procedures. Strengths lie in patient care, imaging technology operation and ability to work cohesively within multidisciplinary teams. Previous roles demonstrated significant improvement in workflow efficiency and patient satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Interventional Radiographer
University of Wisconsin Hospital
Madison
04.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with doctors on developing treatment plans based on imaging results.
- Organized supplies and restocked work areas for accessibility to lab personnel.
- Coordinated with other departments within the hospital regarding scheduling of interventional radiology cases.
- Supervised other radiographers in their daily duties as needed.
- Scrubbed in for angiography procedures in neurology, musculoskeletal, pediatric and peripheral vascular
- Positioned patients and x-ray and CT equipment, and implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
- Directed medical professionals in proper dosage, technique and position of patients.
- Completed vascular procedures such as peripheral angiography and venography, EVAR OR procedures and embolizations.
- Instructed students on proper technique for operating imaging equipment and performing interventional radiology procedures.
- Helped patients feel comfortable before, during and after procedures by employing calming techniques, answering questions and offering physical support.
- Conducted image-guided procedures to provide information to physicians through test result imaging and documentation.
- Applied workplace safety rules consistently to prevent immediate danger to patients and reduce exposure to radiation.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during procedures and reported any changes to medical staff immediately.
- Evaluated images obtained during interventional radiology studies for accuracy and clarity.
- Performed a variety of invasive radiological procedures, including angioplasty, stent placement, embolization, thrombolysis, and biopsies.
Travel Interventional Radiographer
Aureus Medical Staffing
Omaha
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Completed cardiac and peripheral vascular imaging to support and enhance patient diagnoses.
- Administered IV contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals and antispasmodics to patients.
- Conducted non-vascular procedures like vertebral augmentations and tissue biopsies.
- Established and maintained proper aseptic techniques during all patient encounters.
- Performed diverse technical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures in Cath lab, Electrophysiology, peripheral vascular and interventional radiography.
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
SwedishAmerican Hospital
Rockford
01.2005 - 08.2015
- Instructed patients regarding preparation for cardiac catheterizations and recovery
- Maintained sterile field during all invasive procedures in accordance with safety protocols.
- Performed quality control checks on medical imaging equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
- Produced contrast-enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular systems with help of diagnostic imaging equipment.
- Assisted in training new personnel on use of cath lab equipment and protocols.
- Set up and operated hemodynamic monitoring systems used in cardiovascular diagnostic testing.
- Troubleshot complex clinical problems within the cath lab environment.
- Assisted physicians with surgical procedures and cardiac catheterizations.
- Operated C-arm fluoroscopy machine to obtain images of heart anatomy for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Administered contrast media and medications as directed by physician orders.
- Recorded blood pressure, limb volume changes and oxygen saturation to inform diagnostic processes.
- Assisted physicians with cardiac catheterization procedures, including pre and post-procedure patient care.
- Set up equipment to prepare for patient procedures and tests.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
Education
Radiographer - Radiologic Technology
Rockford Memorial School of Radiography
Rockford , Ill06-2021
Associate of Arts - Radiographer
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL06-1999
Associate of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID06-1996
Skills
- Patient positioning
- IV contrast administration
- Radiation safety
- Aseptic technique
- Interventional procedures
- Diagnostic imaging
- Patient monitoring
- Equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Training and mentoring
- Customer service
- Cardiac Imaging
- Scheduling coordination
- Computed tomography
- Catheter manipulation
- Venous Access
- Stent placement
- Oncologic interventions
- Neurointerventional procedures
- Vascular imaging
- Ultrasound guidance
- Percutaneous biopsies
- Angiography techniques
- Pediatric radiology
- Fluoroscopy operation
- Digital subtraction angiography
- Embolization procedures
- Arterial Access
- Interventional radiology
- Fluoroscopic procedures
- Neurological imaging
- Surgical radiography
- PACS operation
- Gastrointestinal imaging
Timeline
Interventional Radiographer
University of Wisconsin Hospital
04.2017 - Current
Travel Interventional Radiographer
Aureus Medical Staffing
09.2015 - 04.2017
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
SwedishAmerican Hospital
01.2005 - 08.2015
Radiographer - Radiologic Technology
Rockford Memorial School of Radiography
Associate of Arts - Radiographer
Rock Valley College
Associate of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Idaho State University