Operate Hologic dimensions mammography machine and ERad RIS system.
Perform diagnostic and screening breast mammograms.
Facilitate positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
Educate patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Responds to patient questions and concerns regarding the procedures and process while maintaining professional and exercising confidentiality regarding personal health information.
Monitor patient condition throughout exam to ensure comfort.
Review physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs.
Communicating with ordering physicians to obtain updated prescriptions for diagnostic exams if necessary.
Responsible for all paperwork associated with exam such as patient health worksheet, and prescriptions.
Communicate with patient to obtain accurate medical history,
Maintaining inventory and order lists for mammo room.
Calling hologic for support and tickets if determined by management the machine needs service.
Communicating with radiologists for diagnostic exams.
Evaluating images for diagnostic quality then taking additional exposures if necessary.
Orientate, train, and explain procedures and protocol to new technologists and students.
Conduct weekly QA.
Radiologic Technologist / Medical Assistant
ProHealth Urgent Care
07.2020 - 11.2021
Operated digital charts, RIS, and xray equipment.
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Performed all in house lab testings, urinalysis, COVID/Flu/RSV/Strep swabs on adults and pediatric patients.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
Radiologic Technologist
Zwanger Pesiri
10.2020 - 04.2021
Operated Samsung X-Ray unit and synapse RIS system.
Operated Hologic Dimensions Mammography unit.
Operated GE Lunar Bone Density unit.
Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
Obtained quality images throughout three modalities.
Ensured high standard of patient care.
Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
MRI Technologist Assistant
Zwanger Pesiri
09.2019 - 05.2020
Greeted patients and visitors ina professional and courteous manner.
Gained patients trust by reducing anxiety through explanation of exam procedures and answering questions.
Verifiying patient identity.
Conducting safety screenings of patients to idenitify contraindications to exam as well as verifying the area of interest and pertinent medical history.
Reviewing patient paperwork and verifying with patient.
Reviewing prescriptions to ensure correct exam is preformed on correct patient.
Preparing exam room by maintaining coils, and cleaning the room between patients.
Providing assistance with tasks such as, dressing and changing seriously ill, injured or disabled patients, assisting patients on and off of exam table.
EMT-B
Emergency Ambulance Service
06.2017 - 04.2018
Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
Education
Certificate Program - Radiologic Technology
Hunter Business School
Levittown, NY
06.2020
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
05.2016
Skills
Patient Care
Calming Strategies
Customer Service
Patient Medical Histories
Procedure Explanation
Bone Density
Patient Safety
Screening and diagnostic mammography
Positioning for mammography, bone density, and xray
CT /Radiologic Technologist at Medical Arts Radiology / Lenox Hill RadiologyCT /Radiologic Technologist at Medical Arts Radiology / Lenox Hill Radiology