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Marla Sikes

Moore,OK

Summary

Dedicated Radiologic Technologist with extensive experience at Community Hospital South, excelling in trauma imaging and patient safety. Proficient in C-arm surgery/pain management, portable radiography and CT, I enhance patient care through compassionate communication and attention to detail, ensuring optimal image quality and adherence to safety protocols.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Radiologic Technologist

Community Hospital South
08.2010 - Current
  • Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and attention to detail during examinations.
  • Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
  • Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
  • Operate the c-arm with ease and perform exams in the operating room as well as pain management.
  • Trained and registered in CT

Radiologic Technologist

Norman Regional Hospital
04.1999 - 01.2011
  • Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
  • Improved patient care by efficiently performing diagnostic imaging procedures, including X-rays and CT scans.
  • Optimized image quality by adjusting technical factors according to specific patient needs or clinical indications within prescribed dose limits.
  • Performed trauma CT in a 32 bed ER on the overnight/weekend shift.

Radiologic Technologist

Baptist Medical Center
07.1995 - 12.1997
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
  • Worked overnights working mostly in the ER/trauma imaging, performing morning round portables in multi-icu units.

Radiologic Technologist

Dr. Leroy Young and Dr. Pettigrew
08.1991 - 03.1995
  • Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to all radiation safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Worked with an old Bennett click and dial single phase xray machine setting my own techniques and preformed darkroom functions.

Education

Radiologic Technology

Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OK
05-1991

Skills

  • Patient safety
  • Direct patient care
  • Portable radiography
  • Trauma imaging
  • CT Registered
  • PACS system proficiency
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Orthopedic imaging
  • Surgical radiography

Interests

  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • In my spare time I love to travel, garden/homestead, sew garments and quilt
  • Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
  • Camping
  • Kayaking

Timeline

Radiologic Technologist

Community Hospital South
08.2010 - Current

Radiologic Technologist

Norman Regional Hospital
04.1999 - 01.2011

Radiologic Technologist

Baptist Medical Center
07.1995 - 12.1997

Radiologic Technologist

Dr. Leroy Young and Dr. Pettigrew
08.1991 - 03.1995

Radiologic Technology

Rose State College

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