Mary K. Strickland
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
MRI/CT/Mammography/Radiology Talented Radiologic Technologist with more than 40 years of experience in multimodality and 3D diagnostic imaging. Highly skilled in producing cross-sectional images to help physicians diagnose, treat and manage wide range of illnesses.
Seasoned MRI/CT Technologist with success in building relationships with patients to produce highest quality images. Highly proficient in interpreting physicians' orders, determining appropriate imaging and maintaining comprehensive patient records. Offering an over 20 year background in MRI and CT to a growing organization.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist
Banner Health Medical Center Skyline/Summit View
10.2022 - Current
- Extensive Siemens MRI Experience. Preform MRI and MRA examinations with Siemens Area using Numaris X soft ware upgrade XA31.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic, and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors, and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images.
MRI/CT/MAMMO/X-RAY Technologist
Estes Park Medical Center
01.2012 - 10.2022
- MRI/CT/Mammogram/X-ray
- Multi-modality technologist, Senior MRI Technologist, responsible for developing, maintaining and updating protocols for MRI Units, training staff and maintaining department safety
- Experienced with Siemens Altea 1.5T, Siemens Symphony 1.5T, Philips Achiva 1.5T Mobile MRI, Siemens Somatom Perspective 128 slice CT scanner and Siemens Mammomat Revelation 3D Mammography Unit, Hologic Mammography Systems
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials
- Checked equipment each day and reported major malfunctions to supervisor for attention
MRI Technologist
Banner Staffing, W
02.2012 - 02.2022
- Perform MRI imaging at Multiple locations throughout Banner organization in Northern Colorado
- McKee Medical Center utilizing Siemens Avanto 1.5T MRI, North Colorado Medical Center utilizing Siemens Area 1.5T MRI, Skyline Medical Imaging and MRI utilizing Toshiba Titan 1.5Tsystem, Banner Fort Collins Hospital and Banner Summit View utilizing Siemens Area1.5T MRI scanners.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs
- Prepared and administered contrast materials
MRI Technologist
Skyline Medical Imaging and MRI
12.2004 - 02.2012
- Perform MRI and MRA examinations utilizing Toshiba 1.5T Titan System.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs
- Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images
- Prepared and administered contrast materials
MRI Technologist
Poudre Valley Hospital, S. Lemay
03.1998 - 02.2005
- Perform MRI and MRA examinations utilizing GE 1.5T Signa Advantage System GE 1.5T Signa Horizon LX Scanners, Philips 1.5T Gyroscan NT Scanner
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
MRI Staff Technologist
Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Biesterfield
10.1996 - 03.1998
- Perform MRI and MRA examinations utilizing Siemens Magnetom 1.0T System
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation
- Prepared and administered contrast materials
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs
- Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images
New View Diagnostic
10.1992 - 03.1998
- MRI/CT/Mammography/X-ray Multi-Modality Technologist
- Experienced with GE .5T MR Max and Shimadzu SMT 50A .5T scanners
- Lorad and CGR Senograph Mammography, Shimadzu 200 CT scanner, Toshiba 600-XT CT scanner.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy/Physiology And General
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, ILAssociate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL05.1981
High School Diploma -
Wheaton North High School
Wheaton , IL06.1978
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Engagement
- Contrast Studies
- Patient Screening
- Patient compassion
- Contrast Administration
- Performance Improvement
- Patient Confidentiality
- Training Programs
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scanning
- Radiologic Imaging
- Screening Mammography
- Computed Tomography Scanning
Certification
Computed Tomography ARRT Certified 2013
MRI Technologist ARRT Certified 1996
Mammographer ARRT Certified 1992
X-Ray Technologist ARRT Certified 1982
Timeline
MRI Technologist
Banner Health Medical Center Skyline/Summit View
10.2022 - Current
MRI Technologist
Banner Staffing, W
02.2012 - 02.2022
MRI/CT/MAMMO/X-RAY Technologist
Estes Park Medical Center
01.2012 - 10.2022
MRI Technologist
Skyline Medical Imaging and MRI
12.2004 - 02.2012
MRI Technologist
Poudre Valley Hospital, S. Lemay
03.1998 - 02.2005
MRI Staff Technologist
Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Biesterfield
10.1996 - 03.1998
New View Diagnostic
10.1992 - 03.1998
Some College (No Degree) - Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy/Physiology And General
College of DuPage
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
College of DuPage
High School Diploma -
Wheaton North High School
Computed Tomography ARRT Certified 2013
MRI Technologist ARRT Certified 1996
Mammographer ARRT Certified 1992
X-Ray Technologist ARRT Certified 1982
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