Loni Marie Lewis R.T.(R)(M)(CT)(ARRT)
West Frankfort,IL
Summary
Seasoned multi-modality Technologist with over 10 years of experience
in Radiologic Technology, Computed Tomography (CT), and
Mammography in hospital and clinical settings. Leads by example in various healthcare leadership roles.
Proven analytical and efficient workflow competencies. Strong advocate for harmonious
quality patient care and positive work environment. Promoter and
facilitator of on-the-job training for professional development and
improvement. Active listener, communicator, and team leader in helping
people excel to their fullest potential.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
ARRT Certifications
Work History
Diagnostic Imaging Manager, (CRT III as needed)
Wahiawa General Hospital
Wahiawa, HI
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Oversaw and managed the Diagnostic Imaging Departent which included: Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Dexa Scan, Computed Tomography (CT), Mammography, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Imaging Assistants.
- Directed daily department operations, set schedules, budgeting, staffing, equipment management, regulation and performance that ensured effective and efficient workflow that aligns with the hospital’s mission, vision, and values.
- Developed annual budget and project management to ensure appropriate allocation of resources to support operations and meet departmental goals.
- Managed operational budget including revenue, expenses, staff levels and capital equipment sufficient to meet current and projected patient volume or service requirements.
- Recruited, interviewed and selected staff in collaboration with Human Resources and ensured il that staffing guidelines/standards are maintained.
- Trained and oriented new hires, in-services, and competencies.
- Managed 35 diagnostic imaging staff and relations pertaining to scheduling, payroll, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, appreciation/reward/motivate and conflict management.
- Coordinated and led monthly department meetings and department events (Breast Cancer Awareness month, Radiology week, Employee appreciation day, Star Award, etc) to increase moral, productivity, and longevity.
- Maintained appropriate measurements of quality and productivity to evaluate systems and staffing.
- Performed issue resolution and maintained Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Radiology Information System (RIS)
- Assisted Radiologist in the development and implementation of department policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure continuous quality care, patient care excellence, optimal diagnostic imaging and efficient workflow.
- Supported Administrative, Clinical and Hospital staff services.
- Liaison between Diagnostic Imaging and Administration. Provided information and collaborated with Director of Ancillary Departments in achieving performance goals.
- Developed Marketing strategies to inform and promote Diagnostic Imaging services to surrounding Physician’s Practices and Clinics.
- Demonstrated improvement in the quality and safety of patient care through interdisciplinary performance metrics (Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Peer Review, Performance Evaluations, Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE), etc) which monitors the effectiveness/appropriateness and outcomes of patient care.
- Ensured assigned units meet or exceed regulatory requirements established by The Joint Commission (TJC), the Hawaii State Department of Health (SDOH), The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other licensing/accrediting agencies.
- Guaranteed compliance and maintained SDOH Radiation and Nuclear Medicine Facility license, MQSA facility license and ACR accreditation for continued operations.
- Ensured adequate equipment, supplies and personnel resources are available to allow scheduling of services and procedures while being mindful of Fiduciary budget.
- Directly involved in the Radiation Safety Committee by monitoring, minimizing, and informing the levels of patient, staff, and environmental exposure.
- Facilitated technological and medical changes which affect patient care and is responsible for maintaining Radiation Safety.
- Monitored, maintained, negotiated contracts and vendor services for budget optimization of equipment and services.
- Compliant in Preventive Maintenance and upkeep on required equipment through vendor management.
- Performed CT, Mammography, Radiography, Fluoroscopy and special procedures when needed.
Radiologic Technologist CRT III
Wahiawa General Hospital
Wahiawa, HI
01.2011 - 11.2021
- Maintained accreditation and competencies in CT, Mammography, and Radiography by clinical performance
- Assisted department manager or served as a lead in overseeing periodic day-to-day department operations, including scheduling, patient coordination, inventory management and department and equipment maintenance
- Served as a clinical instructor in teaching students on proper patient care, hospital protocol/procedures, patient positioning and equipment techniques, attendance, testing/grading, proper work ethics, and modality rotations
- Led by example in maintaining the highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures
- Delivered comprehensive training to employees, students and new technologists on equipment, imaging processing, patient relations, and best practices
- Reviewed physicians' orders to assess patients' medical imaging needs and operates radiologic equipment to capture diagnostic images, including fluoroscopy, x-ray, mammography, orthopedic, and CT scans
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms
- Administered drugs and fluids to patients, including IV contrast materials- radiopharmaceuticals and venipuncture
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating patients on procedure details, instructions and expectations
- Fostered relationships with patients to minimize patient anxiety and distress, and enhance cooperation
- Positioned patients and Radiographic equipment while implementing beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials and other medical items, checked inventory stock and reordered items running low
- Maintained currency on radiologic technology and provided recommendations to leadership to update or replace equipment, including mammography units and CR/DR digital units.
- Assisted Radiologists with image-guided biopsies and sterile special procedures.
- Complied with department and hospital radiation and safety standards.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses and other team members concerning patient status, diagnoses and related information.
- Calibrated, maintained and troubleshot radiologic equipment to minimize operational downtime.
- Demonstrated financial responsibility and accountability through proper use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Operated equipment to produce quality images of specific body parts.
- Used radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to maintain safety of patients and staff.
- Tended to physical and psychological patient preparation, calmly talking through procedures while positioning patients for scans and x-rays to alleviate nervousness or anxiety.
- Communicated clinical observations during CT scan examinations to radiologist.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Mammography Technologist, Per Diem
Queen's Medical Center, West Oahu
Ewa Beach, HI
04.2014 - 09.2021
- Educated patients on diagnostic imaging processes and positioning, and counseled patients to address concerns and answer inquiries
- Fostered relationships with patients to minimize patient anxiety and distress, and enhance cooperation
- Captured 2D and/or 3D mammographic images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment
- Maintained Quality Assurance and Quality of Control of mammographic equipment
- Trained new mammographers on equipment and hospital protocols and procedures
- Assisted Radiologist in performance of breast biopsies, pre and post instructions for patient care
- Utilized PACS and RIS
- Retrieved and communicated previous breast studies for continued patient care.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Adhered closely to quality control standards in developing and labeling of diagnostic imaging materials.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Checked patient details against records to maintain accuracy of procedures.
Student Radiographer
Wahiawa General Hospital
Wahiawa, HI
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Assisted radiologic technologist with proper patient care, hospital protocol/procedures, patient positioning and equipment techniques, venipuncture, proper work ethics, and modality rotations
- Reviewed diagnostic images’ quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records
- Learned and utilized archival systems- Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Clinical Modality Rotation in CT and MRI
Education
Clinical Modality Rotation in MRI
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE2010
Basic Life Support BLS/CPR CertifiedAmerican Heart AssociationCertified - Renewal 10/2024
American Heart Association
Marion, IL2011
State Licensed Radiographer - Renewal 4/2024
Illinois Emergency Management Association IEMA
Illinois 2022
State Licensed Radiographer - Renewal 10/2022
State of Hawaii Radiologic Technology Board
Hawaii2011
Certified In CT - Computed Tomography
American Registry Of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
2015
22 CE Hours - CT Registry Review Program
MIC Medical Imaging Consultants
Online2014
Hologic Upright Stereotatic Biopsy Training - 10.5 CE Credits Stereotactic Biopsy
Hologic Systems
Queen’s Medical Center, Hawaii2013
ARRT Certified In Mammography - Mammography Technology Registry
American Registry Of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
2012
40 CE Credits In Mammography - Clinical Training in Mammography
Wahiawa General Hospital
Wahiawa, HI2012
8 CE Credits Hologic 3D Tomographic Mammography - 3D Tomographic Mammography
Wahiawa General Hospital
Wahiawa, HI2012
Clinical Training CT
Wahiawa General Hospital
Wahiawa, HI2010
Certified And Registered Radiologic Technologist - Radiologic Technology
American Registry of Radiologic Technology ARRT
2010
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology Program
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE 01.2009 - 12.2010
Skills
- Medical Technology: Diagnostic Imaging
- ARRT Certified Radiographer (R), Mammographer (M), and Computed Tomography (CT)
- Hospital and Clinic
- Clinical modality rotation in MRI
- 10 years of experience in CT
- Knowledgeable of CT scan protocols and procedures
- Reviews and confirms CT schedule with Radiologist to verify scan protocols
- Competent in Venipuncture, IV and oral contrast
- Proficient in RIS and PACS
- Competent in CPSI, EPIC, Novapacs, BEAM, and Connectweb
- CT Toshiba Aquilion 64 slice
- CT post processing: Toshiba 3D reconstruction, MIPS, MPR, Vitrea, RapidAI
- Quality Control and Quality Assurance skills for CT
- Employee & Student Trainer and Mentor
- Efficient in clerical and office duties
- Detail and people-oriented, team player
- Patient Care Excellence
- Practices Radiation Safety
- Basic Life Support CPR
- Inventory management
- Goal oriented, motivated to succeed
Certification
ARRT Certified in Radiologic Technology (R), Mammography (M), and Computed Technology (CT)
IEMA State licensed Radiography
BLS/CPR
A.A.S. Radiologic Technology
Award
2018 Star Award for Patient Care Excellence
Wahiawa General Hospital
Timeline
Diagnostic Imaging Manager, (CRT III as needed)
Wahiawa General Hospital
07.2019 - 11.2021
Mammography Technologist, Per Diem
Queen's Medical Center, West Oahu
04.2014 - 09.2021
Radiologic Technologist CRT III
Wahiawa General Hospital
01.2011 - 11.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology Program
Southeast Community College
01.2009 - 12.2010
Student Radiographer
Wahiawa General Hospital
01.2009 - 12.2010
Clinical Modality Rotation in MRI
Southeast Community College
Basic Life Support BLS/CPR CertifiedAmerican Heart AssociationCertified - Renewal 10/2024
American Heart Association
State Licensed Radiographer - Renewal 4/2024
Illinois Emergency Management Association IEMA
State Licensed Radiographer - Renewal 10/2022
State of Hawaii Radiologic Technology Board
Certified In CT - Computed Tomography
American Registry Of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
22 CE Hours - CT Registry Review Program
MIC Medical Imaging Consultants
Hologic Upright Stereotatic Biopsy Training - 10.5 CE Credits Stereotactic Biopsy
Hologic Systems
ARRT Certified In Mammography - Mammography Technology Registry
American Registry Of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
40 CE Credits In Mammography - Clinical Training in Mammography
Wahiawa General Hospital
8 CE Credits Hologic 3D Tomographic Mammography - 3D Tomographic Mammography
Wahiawa General Hospital
Clinical Training CT
Wahiawa General Hospital
Certified And Registered Radiologic Technologist - Radiologic Technology
American Registry of Radiologic Technology ARRT
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