Melissa Lougas
Summary
Dedicated CT Technologist with extensive experience within Northside Hospital, Specializing in CT imaging for all required scans. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and mentor junior staff, while ensuring compliance with all CT department protocols. Skilled in intravenous access and optimizing scanning parameters for individualized patient care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT Technologist
Northside Cherokee Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing clear explanations of CT scan procedures and addressing concerns.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.
- Promoted departmental efficiency through time management skills when handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Optimized scanning parameters based on individualized patient factors such as size, age, pathology, or medical history.
- Siemens training with CT Angio Coronary scans and daily communication with Rads and Cardiologist
- Administered IV 's and contrast
- Mentored junior technologists, fostering a supportive learning environment and enhancing team performance.
CT Technologist
Northside Alpharetta
06.1999 - 09.2021
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing clear explanations of CT scan procedures and addressing concerns.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.
- Traveled to nearby outpatient centers to help with coverage.
- Mentored junior technologists, fostering a supportive learning environment and enhancing team performance.
- Started IV's and administered IV contrast, according to IV contrast guidelines and protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05-1995
Skills
- Trained by Siemens for imaging in Coronary Scans
- Patient Care
- Cross-sectional anatomy
- Intravenous access
Certification
- ARRT
- ASRT
- Safety Officer
Timeline
CT Technologist
Northside Cherokee Hospital
09.2021 - Current
CT Technologist
Northside Alpharetta
06.1999 - 09.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
East Tennessee State University
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