Patient focused MRI and Xray Technologist with 8 years of experience operating imaging and diagnostic instrumentation. Clear communicator with clarity in assessing physicians needs and patient physical position. Approachable and nurturing, with acute awareness of patient comfort level and adaptability in unprecedented scenarios.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist
IU Health Frankfort
10.2025 - Current
Operated MRI equipment to perform diagnostic imaging procedures efficiently.
Collaborated with physicians to optimize imaging protocols for patient care.
Ensured compliance with safety standards and protocols in MRI operations.
Conducted quality assurance checks to maintain imaging accuracy and reliability.
Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Reduced scan time with efficient scheduling and streamlined pre-scan processes.
Improved image quality by maintaining proper positioning of patients during scans.
Enhanced patient comfort by effectively explaining MRI procedures and addressing concerns.
Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Enhanced diagnostic outcomes by providing detailed patient histories to interpreting radiologists.
X-Ray Technologist
WellNow Urgent Care
04.2023 - Current
Obtaining Xrays of patients at an urgent care facility
Submitting xray images to radiologist via OnePacs
Ordering xrays under the guidance of clinic NPs
Positioning patients to obtain quality images
Setting techniques to obtain quality images
Office Manager
Dane E. Wallsmith DDS
01.2014 - Current
Maintained computer and physical filing systems
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving
Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, deposits, and record keeping
Established workforce processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance
Managed office operations while scheduling appointments
Managed payroll
Calculated tax payments on a monthly basis
Filed insurance claims
MRI/X-Ray Technologist
Innervision Advanced Medical Imaging
07.2009 - 02.2013
Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation
Handled private and confidential information in compliance with policies and procedures
Reviewed physicians orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images
Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters
Worked with GE 3T and 1.5T magnets
Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match patient records
Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam restrictive devices and shielding techniques
Prepared and administered contrast materials for imaging procedures
Created images using fluoroscopy to help physicians assess and diagnose patients
Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images
Positioned patients to obtain quality MRI images
Reviewed images to confirm quality scans
Submitted detailed patient record records
Education
Bachelor's degree - MRI/Xray Technology
Indiana University-Kokomo
Kokomo, IN
05.2009
Skills
Patient safety
Patient care
Intravenous contrast administration
Quality control
Body positioning and placement
Abdominal imaging
Imaging techniques
Magnetic resonance imaging
Orthopedic imaging
HIPAA compliance
Certification
ARRT MRI/Xray Technologist, 11/22, 11/24, I am a board certified MRI and Xray Technologist
Additional Information
I am an active certified MRI and Xray Technologist in the state of Indiana