Lisa Garrett

Performed pediatric examinations for ER and inpatient exams at Level 1 Trauma Center.

Performed morning portable exams in NICU, CCU, and SICU departments on critical care patients.

Performed CT and X-ray exam for free-standing ER and Urgent Care Center.

• Performed specialized Cardiac CT exams per hospital protocols
• 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.
• Performed CT-guided biopsies as well as Calcium Scoring using Siemens CT Equipment.

Performed CT-guided biopsy procedures using GE CT and Siemens CT equipment

• Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals.
• Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
• Made multiple exposures for requested procedures based on physician orders and quality of image.
• Prepared sterile procedure trays and assisted radiologists in biopsy procedures for GI, Lung, and bone biopsy procedures.

• Performed diagnostic breast mammograms and assisted with stereotactic procedures.
• Mentored radiologic technology students and taught proper procedures.
• Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
• Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
• Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
• Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
• Equipment used Hologic Lorad Selenia 3D Mammo Systems.

Performs all X-ray and CT exams (Toshiba 64 slice CT)

• Experienced with CR (Konica Minolta) and Digital x-ray imaging
• Applies The Joint Commission's recommendations and standards to my daily performance and practices
• Performs emergency, inpatient, and outpatient exams at
• Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI with a Level III
• NICU and Level IV Trauma Center
• Follows strict Stroke Protocol (Primary Stroke Center) and emergency response codes

• Assisted radiologists with image-guided body biopsies and thyroid biopsies.
• Responded to physician questions and needs regarding patients.
• Injected contrast for CT scans in accordance with department policy.
• Equipment used Toshiba 64-Slice CT

• Assisted doctor during procedures, helping to run machinery and keep patients comfortable and still.
• Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
• Performs all X-ray, CT, and Mammo exams including screening, diagnostic and needle loc
• Equipment used Siemens Healthineers SOMATOM go.ALL 64 Slice CT System / Hologic Lorad Selenia Mammo Equipment and QC / Shimadzu digital equipment.