Malerie Drechsel
East Islip
Summary
Detail-oriented CT Technologist with 8 years of hospital experience. Proven skills in patient preparation, effective communication, and radiation safety compliance, ensuring optimal scan quality and patient comfort.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT Technologist /Diagnostic Radiology Technologist
Southside Hospital
Bay Shore
08.2017 - Current
- 8 years of Hospital experience with both inpatient and emergency room experience (3 years in diagnostic radiology & 5 years working in CT)
- Collaborated with radiologists to ensure optimal scan quality and patient safety.
- Prepared patients by explaining procedures and ensuring comfort during scans.
- Documented patient information and scan results in electronic medical records.
- Assisted in training new staff on CT scanning protocols and safety measures.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and radiation safety standards.
- Performed CT scans on patients, ensuring proper positioning and appropriate imaging techniques.
- Siemens CT machine
- Proficient in standard CT protocols & exams as well as Cardiac CT exams
Medical Receptionist
Stand-Up MRI
Lynbrook
04.2015 - 06.2017
Medical Receptionist
Total Orthopedics
Massapequa
02.2014 - 02.2015
Medical Receptionist
Garden OBGYN
Massapequa & Long Beach
03.2013 - 02.2014
Internship - Public and External Affairs Department
Good Samaritan Hospital
West Islip
09.2012 - 12.2012
Education
Mercy Medical School of Radiography -
Mercy Medical School of Radiography
Rockville Centre, NYBachelors - Health Science
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NYNassau Community College -
Nassau Community College
Hempstead, NYSkills
- Diagnostic Radiography
- Siemens CT equipment
- Fluoroscopy
- Emergency Room
- PACS
- Medicalis
- GE Portables
- Philips Portables
- Carestream Portables
- General Electric (GE)
- CR/DR X-Ray Machines
- C-am Machines
- Clinical Training
- Microsoft Office
- CT scanning techniques
- Patient preparation
- Electronic medical records
- Radiation safety compliance
- Healthcare teamwork
- Effective communication
- CT protocols
- Advanced CT imaging
- Contrast administration
Certification
- ARRT license
- CPR/AED certified
Professional Experience Technical Skills
- Have 8 years of hospital experience in CT, Diagnostic Radiography, Emergency Room and inpatient care
- Gained proficient skills working with PACS and Medicalis
- Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge effectively
- Worked with Siemens CT machine , GE, Philips, and Carestream Portables. As well as General Electric (GE), Siemens, Philips, Kodak, Fuji, CR/DR X-Ray Machines, GE Fluoroscopy, C-am Machines
- Performed clinical work and gained two years of clinical training through the Catholic Health Services including Mercy Medical Center, St. Catherine's, Good Samaritan Hospital, and St. Charles Hospital.
- Assisted in Special Events at Good Samaritan Hospital including the Good Samaritan Ball and Making Strides against Breast Cancer. Worked alongside the Community Health staff on a series of health lectures and events. Worked on many projects using Microsoft Office programs
Timeline
CT Technologist /Diagnostic Radiology Technologist
Southside Hospital
08.2017 - Current
Medical Receptionist
Stand-Up MRI
04.2015 - 06.2017
Medical Receptionist
Total Orthopedics
02.2014 - 02.2015
Medical Receptionist
Garden OBGYN
03.2013 - 02.2014
Internship - Public and External Affairs Department
Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2012 - 12.2012
Mercy Medical School of Radiography -
Mercy Medical School of Radiography
Bachelors - Health Science
SUNY Cortland
Nassau Community College -
Nassau Community College