Madison Whitaker
Wesson,MS
Summary
My goal is to become associated with a company where I can utilize my skills and gain further experience while enhancing productivity and reputation. I am a knowledgeable radiologic technologist with significant background in routine radiology and specialized areas like the cardiovascular cath lab. I am committed to maintaining the highest safety and quality standards. I have a passion for providing excellent patient care. I am skilled at performing diagnostic x-rays, with a strong knowledge of radiation protection and safety standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cath Lab Technologist
JACKSON HEART AND VASCULAR SURGERY CENTER
2023.11 - Current
- Assist cardiologists with cardiovascular, electrophysiological, and peripheral procedures while being aware and cautious of contrast administered to patient
- Monitor patients while under cath lab staff care and/or in cath lab procedure room
- Stock supplies while noting continuous need for certain supplies
- Maintain procedure rooms cleanliness
- Maintain x-ray equipment while being cautious of radiation exposure to all employees and patients by adhering to ALARA
- Assist with patient load and effectively completing procedures within the cardiac cath lab
- Assist nurses and other employees with any needs I might be able to assist with
- Troubleshooting any day-to-day issues with my superiors to better alleviate the lack of efficiency in my department and strive to improve the department for the betterment of our patients, cardiologists and staff.
Radiologic Technologist (PRN)
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER
2023.08 - Current
- Perform daily x-rays within the inpatient setting and OR setting as per ordered
- Received advanced trauma experience within this level 1 trauma center for routine x-rays, portable x-rays, and fluoroscopy performed during OR procedures
- Made physicians aware of fluoroscopy time at 5 minute increments, and when exposure became great
- Attentive to patient care at all times, and assist them with any needs under my supervision
- Troubleshoot any and all problems which may arise whether technical with equipment and/or involving patient care
- Consistently adhering to ALARA.
Air Transportation Journeyman
172nd Airlift Wing
2022.07 - Current
- Enhanced flight safety by conducting thorough pre-flight inspections and risk assessments.
- Streamlined air transportation processes for increased efficiency and improved customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with a team of aircrew members to ensure successful completion of mission objectives.
- Optimized cargo loading procedures, maximizing aircraft capacity utilization and minimizing delays.
- Contributed to on-time departure records through diligent preparation and time management skills.
- Coordinated with ground crews for efficient baggage handling and aircraft servicing, reducing turnaround times.
Radiologic Technologist (PRN)
ST DOMINIC'S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2022.09 - 2023.11
- Perform ordered x-rays within the routine department and portable x-rays in patient rooms
- Perform daily x-rays within the ER setting as ordered
- Attentive to patient care at all times, and assist them with any needs under my supervision
- Troubleshoot any and all problems which may arise whether technical with equipment and/or involving patient care
- Consistently adhering to ALARA.
Travel Radiologic Technologist
AUREUS MEDICAL GROUP
2023.02 - 2023.08
- Perform daily x-rays within the inpatient setting and OR setting as per ordered
- Received advanced trauma experience within this level 1 trauma center for routine x-rays, portable x-rays, and fluoroscopy performed during OR procedures
- Made physicians aware of fluoroscopy time at 5 minute increments, and when exposure became great
- Attentive to patient care at all times, and assist them with any needs under my supervision
- Troubleshoot any and all problems which may arise whether technical with equipment and/or involving patient care
- Consistently adhering to ALARA.
Cath Lab Technologist (PRN)
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
2021.09 - 2023.04
- Assisted cardiologists with cardiovascular and peripheral procedures while being aware and cautious of contrast administered to patient
- Monitored patients while in cath lab procedure room
- Stocked needed supplies and kept procedure rooms clean
- Maintained x-ray equipment while being cautious of radiation exposure to all employees and patients by adhering to ALARA
- Assisted with patient load while effectively completing procedures
- Assisted nurses and other employees with any needs I might be able to assist with.
Cath Lab Technologist
Merit Health Central
2020.10 - 2022.01
- Assist cardiologists with cardiovascular, electrophysiological, and peripheral procedures while being aware and cautious of contrast administered to patient
- Monitor patients while under cath lab staff care and/or in cath lab procedure room
- Stock supplies while noting continuous need for certain supplies
- Maintain procedure rooms cleanliness
- Maintain x-ray equipment while being cautious of radiation exposure to all employees and patients by adhering to ALARA
- Assist with patient load and effectively completing procedures while overseeing the operations of the cardiac cath lab
- Scheduling and ensuring that the lab provides support to the cardiologists and staff before, during, and after procedures
- Assist nurses and other employees with any needs I might be able to assist with
- Troubleshooting any day-to-day issues with my superiors to better alleviate the lack of efficiency in my department and strive to improve the department for the betterment of our patients, cardiologists and staff.
Education
Associates in Applied Sciences of Medical Radiologic Technology -
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS05.2020
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Wesson Attendance Center
Wesson, MS05.2016
Skills
- Effective communicator; attentive listener
- Able to work under pressure efficiently and carefully
- Honest
- Adaptable and patient
- Quick learner
- Highly dependable
- Cooperative with common sense
- Pay attention to detail
- Committed team player
- Friendly and outgoing
- Accepts supervision
- Productive
- Medical Imaging
- Laboratory Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Infection Control Training
- Critical Care Experience
- Medical Office Experience
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Patient Care
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Interventional procedures
- Stent Placement
Certification
- BLS Certification, American Heart Association, 02/01/23, 02/01/25
- ARRT Certification, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT: 1009432, 11/01/22, 11/01/24
- State Licensure, Mississippi State Department of Health, MRT- 7238, 05/01/20, 08/01/24
Timeline
Cath Lab Technologist
JACKSON HEART AND VASCULAR SURGERY CENTER
2023.11 - Current
Radiologic Technologist (PRN)
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER
2023.08 - Current
Travel Radiologic Technologist
AUREUS MEDICAL GROUP
2023.02 - 2023.08
Radiologic Technologist (PRN)
ST DOMINIC'S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
2022.09 - 2023.11
Air Transportation Journeyman
172nd Airlift Wing
2022.07 - Current
Cath Lab Technologist (PRN)
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
2021.09 - 2023.04
Cath Lab Technologist
Merit Health Central
2020.10 - 2022.01
Associates in Applied Sciences of Medical Radiologic Technology -
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Wesson Attendance Center
- BLS Certification, American Heart Association, 02/01/23, 02/01/25
- ARRT Certification, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT: 1009432, 11/01/22, 11/01/24
- State Licensure, Mississippi State Department of Health, MRT- 7238, 05/01/20, 08/01/24
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