MICHELLE EHLKE
Boise
Summary
Diligent and reliable registered radiologic technologist who is successful at handling high-volume, high-stress, physically challenging work, standing for long periods and moving with ease. Excellent teamwork capabilities and communication skills. Well versed in basic patient care and radiation safety. Efficient in determining imaging needs, positioning and immobilizing patients and taking images following quality control and established processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT Technologist
St. Lukes Meridain Medical Center
01.2025 - 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 excellent time management skills when handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Performed high quality radiologic, CT and fluoroscopy exams on incoming patients.
- Optimized scanning parameters based on individualized patient factors such as size, age, pathology, or medical history.
CT Technologist
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted Radiologists and PAs with CT guided bone marrow biopsies, chest tube placement, aspirations, and more.
- Implemented safety measures to minimize radiation exposure for both patients and staff members.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities when troubleshooting issues with equipment or imaging procedures in high stress situations.
- Took on teaching new technologists and students protocols, how to use a scanner, Toshiba.
- Optimized scanning parameters based on individualized patient factors such as size, age, pathology, or medical history.
Critique Instructor
Boise State
08.2023 - Current
- Provided feedback to students to enhance academic growth
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data and attendance records
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations.
- Graded assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension levels.
Lead Radiologic Technologist
Primary Health Medical Group
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Reviewed physician orders to determine medical imaging needs
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in the clinic
- Prepared and maintained medical instruments, equipment, and supplies
- Assisted healthcare providers in examining and treating patients, including setting up examination rooms and preparing patients for exams
- Entered orders for laboratory tests, x-rays, and medical supplies
- Performed basic laboratory tests, such as drawing blood and administering EKGs
- Ordered supplies for the entire clinic as a back office service expert
- Trained and taught MAs to become limited x-ray technologists.
Radiologic Technologist
St. Lukes Boise
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Minimize patient exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of careful positioning of patient and equipment
- Set up for various fluoroscopic procedures using sterile procedure
- Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal communication skills while interacting with diverse patient populations
- Utilized C-Arm in surgery
- NICU Portables and portable x-rays on the floors
- Evaluated images for accuracy before releasing them to the referring physician for review.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Radiological Sciences -
Boise State University
05.2022
Skills
- Know Toshiba and Siemens
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Effective Time Management
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- CPR Certified
- Image Reconstruction
- Highly organized and efficient
- Patient Care
- IV starts
- Image reconstruction
- 3D
Certification
- RT (R) ARRT
- RT (CT) ARRT - anticipated completion 6/17/2024
- BLS
References
References available upon request
Timeline
CT Technologist
St. Lukes Meridain Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
CT Technologist
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Critique Instructor
Boise State
08.2023 - Current
Lead Radiologic Technologist
Primary Health Medical Group
08.2022 - 03.2024
Radiologic Technologist
St. Lukes Boise
05.2022 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science in Radiological Sciences -
Boise State University
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