Melissa Short
Registered Radiologist Assistant
Delanson,New York
Summary
Entry-level Registered Radiologist Assistant with 11 years of experience as a radiologic technologist. Significant contributions made in previous roles include improvements in departmental efficiency and operations. Demonstrated competence in fluoroscopic procedures. Precepted in musculoskeletal and interventional radiology procedures by fellowship-trained radiologists.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
Image Care
Latham
01.2016 - Current
- Responsible for key components of quality assurance policy at multiple company locations.
- Organize and maintain records related to employee and visitor dosimetry records.
- Responsible for adjusting preset radiographic techniques and equipment protocols to ensure that image quality is maintained, workflow is maximized, and the patient dose is minimized at multiple company locations.
- Produce quality radiographs on direct digital equipment in a fast-paced outpatient facility.
- Assist radiologist and radiologic practitioner with fluoroscopic procedures.
- Requires the ability to work independently and position outside typical imaging protocol.
- Excellent patient care and customer service skills.
Radiologic Technologist
Albany Medical Center
Albany
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Level one trauma center.
- Experience with trauma room and trauma positioning.
- Operating C-Arm in the operating suite.
- Assist with fluoroscopy.
- Operated advanced radiology equipment to capture diagnostic images.
- Prepared patients for imaging procedures, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records and imaging documentation.
- Adhered to safety protocols and radiation protection standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure efficient patient flow.
- Processed digital images using PACS system for storage, retrieval and transmission purposes.
Radiologic Technologist
Mobile Imaging
Latham
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Produce quality radiographs with mobile CR and DR x-ray equipment.
- Work with challenging patients who would have difficulty being transported to the hospital for conventional X-rays.
- Requires the ability to work independently and use the resources available.
- Often requires alternate positioning.
Education
M.S. - Radiologist Assistant
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX10.2025
B.S. - Radiologic Science
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX05.2023
A.A.S. - Radiological Technology
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY05.2014
Skills
- GE
- Siemens
- Fuji
- PACS
- Synapse
- Isight
- Care Logistics
- SourceRay
- Centricity
- Nuance Power scribe
- Trauma radiology experience
- Interventional radiology assistance
- Diagnostic image analysis
- Cross-sectional anatomy
- Radiologic procedure assistance
- Fluoroscopy procedure support
Clinical Rotation Experience
- Bassett Health Interventional Radiology and Fluoroscopy, Cooperstown, NY
- Albany Medical Center Interventional Radiology and Fluoroscopy, Albany, NY
- Image Care Musculoskeletal Procedures and Fluoroscopy, Latham, NY
- Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY
- St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany, NY
- Capital Region Orthopedics, Albany, NY
- Albany Medical Center Pediatrics, Albany, NY
Additional Education And Training
- NYS License
- ARRT Certification
- ASRT Member
- CPR Certification
- ACLS Certification
- Courses: Cross-sectional Anatomy and Introductory MRI
Certification
- ARRT
- ACLS
Accomplishments
- Summa Cum Lauda
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
Albany Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
Radiologic Technologist
Image Care
01.2016 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Mobile Imaging
01.2014 - 01.2017
M.S. - Radiologist Assistant
Midwestern State University
B.S. - Radiologic Science
Midwestern State University
A.A.S. - Radiological Technology
Hudson Valley Community College