Michelle Cook
Mansfield,TX
Summary
To obtain a challenging MRI/X-ray position which will allow for utilization of present technical skills and acquire further experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
MRI Technologist
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
Arlington, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Improve image quality by maintaining proper positioning of patients during scans
- Interact with patients to explain MRI scans and answer questions, providing reassurance and comfort throughout the process
- Operate MRI equipment, set imaging factors, and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images
- Maintain safe environment, adhering to strict MRSO guidelines and policies
- Monitor inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, and catheters
- Document and research necessary patient history in Epic
- Interact with different companies & representatives for implants and devices
- Collaborate with staff for an effective handoff
Multi Modality Technologist
St. Bernard Hospital
Chicago, IL
01.2007 - 01.2022
- Provide exceptional patient care to reduce patient anxiety
- Assist physicians as directed
- MRI procedures
- Patient protection & safety
- Interviewing patients
- Obtaining medical histories
- Increased patient education by explaining the MRI process to the patient
- Portable Radiography
- General radiographic procedures
- Fluoroscopy
- Surgery (C-arm GE 9800/9900)
- PACS/EXA system
- Interventional procedures
- Documenting information with computers
Radiologic Technologist
Advocate Trinity Hospital
Chicago, IL
09.2006 - 01.2019
- Digital Radiography
- Portable Radiography
- General radiographic procedures
- Assisted Radiologist during fluoroscopy
- Surgery (C-arm GE 9800/9900)
- PACS system.
Education
Certificate - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology
South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, IL06.2019
Diploma - Radiography
Trinity Hospital School Of Radiologic Technology
Chicago, IL08.2006
Skills
- Self-Motivated and Directed
- Compassionate
- Team player
- Dependable
- Quality patient care
- Effective Communicator
- Critical Thinker
- Organized and Efficient
Certifications/Licensures
ARRT - Certified
IEMA - Licensed
CPR - Certified
Timeline
MRI Technologist
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Multi Modality Technologist
St. Bernard Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2022
Radiologic Technologist
Advocate Trinity Hospital
09.2006 - 01.2019
Certificate - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology
South Suburban College of Cook County
Diploma - Radiography
Trinity Hospital School Of Radiologic Technology