Lisa Vallery
Farmerville,LA
Summary
Hardworking, passionate, job seeker with strong detail organizational skills, eager to secure a position. Self-starter skilled professional who is highly motivated and takes initiative, works without supervision and takes on projects independently. Seeking an interesting full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving resources. Knowledgeable Healthcare professional with significant background in radiology positions and physician interaction. Committed to building and managing high-performing teams to regularly surpass expectations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead CT Technologist
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
08.1998 - Current
- Manages high volume workforce maintaining optimal productivity and continued to successfully increase revenue by large percent via CTA
- Calibrated, maintained and troubleshot CT equipment to minimize operational downtime.
- Complied with department and hospital radiation and safety standards.
- Complied with departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety, heeding appropriate reporting requirements.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses and other team members concerning patient status, diagnoses and related information
- Performed CT imaging procedures according to established protocols.
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Communicated clinical observations during CT scan examinations to radiologist.
- Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality scans.
- Assisted radiologist in performing all biopsies and drain insertion.
- Ordered and maintained medical supplies
- Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
- Trained and supervised new CT Technologist
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
- Operated CT equipment to obtain images of body structures.
- Prepared and mixed contrast agents for enhanced imaging.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to radiology.
- Performed post processing including TAVR, Cardiac reconstruction, Globus spine, and Mako hip and knee
CT Technologist
LSU Medical Center
06.1994 - 08.1998
- Complied with department and hospital radiation and safety standards.
- Complied with departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety, heeding appropriate reporting requirements.
- Communicated clinical observations during CT scan examinations to radiologist.
- Demonstrated competency in assessment and range of treatment indicated for patients of diverse demographics.
- Demonstrated financial responsibility and accountability through proper use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to radiology.
- Prepared and mixed contrast agents for enhanced imaging.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
- Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
CT Technologist
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
09.1992 - 06.1994
- Monitored patient's well-being during exams and recognized discomfort or medical problems and took appropriate action.
- Managed weekend patients increasing revenue markedly
- Responded to physician questions and needs regarding patients.
- Performed high quality radiologic, CT's on incoming patients.
- Calibrated, maintained and troubleshot radiologic equipment to minimize operational downtime.
- Complied with department and hospital radiation and safety standards.
- Complied with departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety, heeding appropriate reporting requirements.
- Communicated clinical observations during CT scan examinations to radiologist.
- Used computed tomography equipment to take images of patients from different angles to form complete picture of condition and provide firm foundation for accurate diagnosis.
- Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality radiographs.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to radiology.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Repaired and troubleshot equipment.
Radiologic Technologist
Kelsey Seybold Medical Center
09.1991 - 09.1992
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Adhered closely to quality control standards in developing and labeling of diagnostic imaging materials.
- Served as informational resource for patients and families by educating about imaging processes and addressing questions and concerns.
- Supported radiologists with performing high-quality interventional procedures.
- Monitored and adjusted imaging equipment for optimal quality standards.
- Applied contrast media and monitored patient reactions to contrast agents.
- Prepared imaging equipment in alignment with strict safety and hygiene protocols.
Radiologic Technologist/Mammogram Technologist
The Imaging Center
06.1990 - 09.1991
- Performed diagnostic breast mammograms.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Ordered and maintained medical supplies
- Assisting physician with needle localizations and hysterosalpingograms
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Adhered closely to quality control standards in developing and labeling of diagnostic imaging materials.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to radiology.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality radiographs.
Radiologic Technologist
Saint Francis Medical Center
05.1989 - 06.1990
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Adhered closely to quality control standards in developing and labeling of diagnostic imaging materials.
- Produced high-quality images for accurate, reliable review and interpretation.
- Monitored and adjusted imaging equipment for optimal quality standards.
- Collaborated with wider healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Applied contrast media and monitored patient reactions to contrast agents.
- Prepared imaging equipment in alignment with strict safety and hygiene protocols.
- Assisted with imaging equipment installation, maintenance and troubleshooting to uphold high-quality services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology
Northeast Louisiana University
Monroe, LA05.1989
High School Diploma -
Neville High School
Monroe, LA05.1983
Skills
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
- Beam-Restrictive Devices
- Self-starter
- Patient Relations
- Motivation
- Confidence
- Resilient
- Ambitious
Affiliations
ARRT, LSRT
Certification
- Licensed Radiologic Technologist, B.S.R.T. -34 yrs
- Licensed CT Technologist, (R)CT -25 yrs
- BLS
Timeline
Lead CT Technologist
Glenwood Regional Medical Center
08.1998 - Current
CT Technologist
LSU Medical Center
06.1994 - 08.1998
CT Technologist
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
09.1992 - 06.1994
Radiologic Technologist
Kelsey Seybold Medical Center
09.1991 - 09.1992
Radiologic Technologist/Mammogram Technologist
The Imaging Center
06.1990 - 09.1991
Radiologic Technologist
Saint Francis Medical Center
05.1989 - 06.1990
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Technology
Northeast Louisiana University
High School Diploma -
Neville High School
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