Megan Lyons
Rocky Point,NC
Summary
Experienced CT Technologist offering 16 years' experience in X-ray and CT who is energetic, motivated, hardworking, dependable, and works well independently or as a team member. Pursing a challenging and rewarding position in a healthcare organization offering opportunities for growth and advancement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT Lead Technologist
Novant Health Imaging at Pender Medical Center
08.2008 - Current
- Efficiency with Pacs, Synapse, Epic, GE 16 slice bright speed, and GE 64 Elvo
- Experience with ACR CT accreditation
- Manage protocols on scanner
- Review daily CT QA (Quality Assurance) and contact Biomed when necessary
- Audit CT Techs for their monthly QC (Quality Control)
- Start intravenous lines as necessary for patient care
- Coordinate and transport patients coming to and from CT department
- Provide excellent patient care while performing quality exams from pediatrics to geriatrics
- Educate staff regarding standard work and policies
- Educate staff with questions about protocols
- Assist staff with exam issues CT and X-ray
- Perform competencies for staff
- Train new employees and employees filling in
- Ability to perform exams accurately per established protocols, policies, and patient safety standards
- Efficient in performing variety of radiologic and computed exams while maintaining appropriate turnaround times
- Competent in routine exams, ED (Emergency Department) exams, portable exams, CT's, including Angiography studies with 3D post processing
- Provide coverage for outpatients, inpatients, and emergency room patients
- Ability to multitask and prioritize without compromising excellent patient care
- Fostered relationships with patients to minimize patient anxiety and distress, and enhance cooperation
- Experience with clerical functions such as department scheduling, stocking, charging, and ordering.
CT Technologist
Novant Heath New Hanover Reginal Medical Center
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Efficiency with Pacs, Synapse, Epic, GE 16 slice bright speed, and GE 64 slice
- Demonstrated competence in setup and acquisition of prescribed CT procedures in accordance with established departmental/hospital policies and procedures
- Conform to department policies, procedures, and regulations
- Administer contrast media according to standard safety protocols
- Effectively communicate examination procedure and duration to patient using principle of AIDET
- Operates CT scanner to produce cross-sectional radiographs of patient's body for diagnostic purposes
- Transport patients safely to and from CT dept./emergency.
Education
Associate degree - Applied Science (Radiology)
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC01.2008
Skills
- CT Lead Technologist 2015-Present
- Member of CT Council NHRMC (New Hanover Regional Medical Center) 12/2016-Present
- Epic
- Synapse
- GE 16 slice bright speed
- GE 64 Elvo
- Workforce
- NetLearning
- ACR with Computed Tomography and Lung screenings
Certification
- ASRT
- ARRT Radiologic Technology
- ARRT Computed Tomography
- BLS Certified
Accomplishments
- CT Lead Technologist 2015-Present
- Member of the CT Council NHRMC 12/2016-Present
- BLS Certified
- Certificate on Emergency Operations Preparedness
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training crisis interventions
- Behavioral Based Interviewing Training
- Trained 10+ Radiology techs, CT techs, and Transporters
- AIDET Training (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You)
- Assists with teaching Cape Fear Community College Radiology students with protocols and positioning
- Designated Tech as super user for PACS system. Assisted with training and trouble shooting.
References
References available upon request
Timeline
CT Technologist
Novant Heath New Hanover Reginal Medical Center
09.2014 - 05.2015
CT Lead Technologist
Novant Health Imaging at Pender Medical Center
08.2008 - Current
Associate degree - Applied Science (Radiology)
Cape Fear Community College
- ASRT
- ARRT Radiologic Technology
- ARRT Computed Tomography
- BLS Certified
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