Lorna Lee Lewis

LRS Healthcare is a medical staffing agency that specializes in connecting healthcare professionals with facilities across the nation.

Assigned as Imaging Specialist specializing in CT and X-Rays

• Collaborated with team members to produce high diagnostic quality images.
• Conducted regular maintenance checks on imaging equipment, minimizing downtime due to malfunctions or repairs.
• Developed customized imaging solutions for clients based on their specific needs and requirements.
• Reduced turnaround time for image processing, ensuring timely delivery to clients.
• Coordinated with other departments to ensure seamless communication between teams during procedures.

AB Staffing Solutions is a healthcare staffing agency that actively recruits Technologists for travel assignments across the United States.

Duties Included:

• Utilized advanced software tools for image reconstruction, significantly improving diagnostic clarity for complex cases.
• Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate care and effective communication throughout the imaging process.
• Streamlined workflow by proficiently operating computerized radiology systems and maintaining digital records.
• Implemented safety measures to minimize radiation exposure for both patients and staff members.
• Continuously updated professional knowledge through attendance at conferences, workshops, and training sessions.
• Enhanced workflow efficiency with proper organization and management of digital assets.

Perform CT scans on ER and and In-patients.

Liaison with Radiologists to ensure accuracy and completeness of studies.

• Enhanced patient comfort by providing clear explanations of CT scan procedures and addressing concerns.
• Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.
• Promoted departmental efficiency through excellent time management skills when handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Performed high quality radiologic, CT and fluoroscopy exams on incoming patients.
• Collaborated with radiologists to optimize image quality, leading to improved diagnostic accuracy.
• Ensured accurate diagnosis by meticulously following imaging protocols and adjusting techniques based on patient needs.
• Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing equipment maintenance.

• Implemented safety measures to minimize radiation exposure for both patients and staff members.
• Promoted departmental efficiency through excellent time management skills when handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Collaborated with radiologists to optimize image quality, leading to improved diagnostic accuracy.
• Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing clear explanations of CT scan procedures and addressing concerns.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities when troubleshooting issues with equipment or imaging procedures.

• Performed high quality Radiologic, CT and fluoroscopy exams on incoming patients.
• Optimized scanning parameters based on individualized patient factors such as size, age, pathology, or medical history.
• Monitored patient's well-being during exams and recognized discomfort or medical problems and took appropriate action.
• Ensured accurate diagnosis by meticulously following imaging protocols and adjusting techniques based on patient needs.
• Utilized advanced software tools for image reconstruction, significantly improving diagnostic clarity for complex cases.

Company Overview: Aureus Medical is a Nationwide Healthcare Staffing and Recruitment Firm that serves the Medical Staffing needs of Medical Facilities through a Network of skilled healthcare professionals.

Fulfilled roles as a Travel CT Technologist at various assigned facilities between July 2018- November 2019.

Duties included:

• Complete all CT exams (routine, emergency and trauma procedures, Angiography, Brain, Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis & Extremities) using the Assigned Department’s Protocols.
• Ensure that Radiation Safety, Patient’s rights and needs are met.
• Obtain and complete relevant patient histories, consents, paperwork, provide necessary patient education and guidance.
• Ensure CT exams are sent through for Radiology reporting in a timely manner.
• Enter and update patient data in electronic medical records system.
• Coordinated with other departments to ensure seamless communication between teams .
• Provided technical support and troubleshooting assistance to colleagues, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Reduced turnaround time for image processing, ensuring timely delivery to clients.
• Performed quality control assessments on processed images, identifying areas for improvement or correction as needed.
• Developed customized imaging solutions for clients based on their specific needs and requirements.
• Kept abreast of industry trends and technology advancements, incorporating them into daily tasks as appropriate.
• Optimized scanning processes for various document types, reducing errors and improving overall accuracy.

• Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing clear explanations of CT scan procedures and addressing concerns.
• Performed high quality radiologic, CTexams on incoming patients.
• Ensured accurate diagnosis by meticulously following imaging protocols and adjusting techniques based on patient needs.
• Streamlined workflow by proficiently operating computerized radiology systems and maintaining digital records.
• Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing equipment maintenance.

Company Overview: 406-bed acute care facility- offering wide range of general and specialty services.

• Coordinate routine and emergent CT scans for in-patients, out-patients and emergency patients (including routine trauma procedures, Angiography, Abdomen, Brain, and Abdomen/Pelvis imaging).
• Obtain and compile relevant patient histories, and provide necessary patient education and guidance.
• Start venipuncture when needed. Ensure all necessary consents and paperwork are obtained.
• Enter and update patient data in electronic medical records system- Epic.
• Manage coordination of treatments and services across departments and with all assigned care givers.
• Establish and implement safe radiation practices aligned with department protocols. Perform inventory on equipment, drugs, and supplies. Oversee all quality control, including daily logs, to maintain equipment safety. Participate in 24/7 on call CT Rota.
• Deliver highest quality of patient care through clear and thorough communications, and by ensuring all needs were met or exceeded.
• Generate optimum diagnostic images of targeted anatomical structures while minimizing radiation exposure.
• Overcome communication gaps with Hispanic community by learning and applying new Spanish skills in collecting and communicating patient information.
• Achieve certification in CT Technology, as well as proficiency in Venipuncture and Angiography.

• Company Overview: A 192 bed British-run teaching hospital, serving Saudi military and their families.
• Managed radiograph services for Routine General, Special Procedures, Fluoroscopic Studies, Angiography, and Mammography unit, covering Emergency, Intensive Care, and Cardiac units. Supervised radiographic students and junior staff in proper x-ray examination, testing techniques and protocols, critiquing their work and making suggestions for improvement. Overseeing cleaning of film cassettes, film screens, automatic processor, and darkroom procedures.
• Learned Arabic in order to effectively communicate with patients, and built strong relationships based on deep respect for their culture.