Michael Travelstead
Okanogan,WA
Summary
Patient-focused Radiologic Technologist with over seven teen years of experience in Diagnostic Imaging field. Well-versed in producing accurate diagnostic images while comforting patients and providing clinical directives to staff. Demonstrated talents in guiding teams and strengthening relationships with patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
Three Rivers Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
- Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing diagnostic imaging procedures, including X-rays and CT scans.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Radiologic Technologist
Mid-Valley Hospital
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
- Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing diagnostic imaging procedures, including X-rays and CT scans.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate diagnoses through high-quality imaging results.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Reduced exam times for patients by effectively utilizing digital imaging equipment for faster image processing and storage.
- Adhered closely to quality control standards in developing and labeling of diagnostic imaging materials.
Radiologic Technologist
Coulee Medical Center
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing diagnostic imaging procedures, including X-rays and CT scans.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations governing radiation exposure by maintaining proper documentation and following established protocols during every examination.
- Instructed patients on proper positioning for imaging.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
Radiologic Technologist
Mid-valley Hospital
02.2010 - 06.2018
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
- Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate diagnoses through high-quality imaging results.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Served as informational resource for patients and families by educating about imaging processes and addressing questions and concerns.
- Supported interventional radiology procedures with skillful preparation of patients; administering intravenous contrast media while monitoring vital signs throughout studies.
- Coordinated with other healthcare personnel to deliver quality patient care.
- Operated radiologic equipment to obtain images of body structures.
- Trained and supervised new radiologic technologists and technicians.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to radiology.
- Prepared and mixed contrast agents for enhanced imaging.
Radiologic Technologist
North-Valley Hospital
11.2007 - 03.2009
- Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate diagnoses through high-quality imaging results.
- Optimized image quality by adjusting technical factors according to specific patient needs or clinical indications within prescribed dose limits.
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations governing radiation exposure by maintaining proper documentation and following established protocols during every examination.
- Reduced exam times for patients by effectively utilizing digital imaging equipment for faster image processing and storage.
- Adhered closely to quality control standards in developing and labeling of diagnostic imaging materials.
- Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality radiographs.
- Performed radiographic imaging procedures according to established protocols.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Instructed patients on proper positioning for imaging.
- Coordinated with other healthcare personnel to deliver quality patient care.
- Assisted radiologist in performing special imaging procedures.
- Prepared and mixed contrast agents for enhanced imaging.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Radiologic Technology
Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee, WA06.2007
Skills
- Trauma Imaging
- Fluoroscopic Procedures
- Orthopedic Imaging
- Angiographic Imaging
Certification
- Cumputed Tomography Training .
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
Three Rivers Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Mid-Valley Hospital
11.2018 - 01.2022
Radiologic Technologist
Coulee Medical Center
06.2018 - 11.2018
Radiologic Technologist
Mid-valley Hospital
02.2010 - 06.2018
Radiologic Technologist
North-Valley Hospital
11.2007 - 03.2009
Associate of Science - Medical Radiologic Technology
Wenatchee Valley College
- Cumputed Tomography Training .
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