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Mindi J. Harkness

Barretville,TN

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

PRN Radiology Technologist

MidSouth Imaging Desoto-BMG
09.2024 - Current
  • Safeguarded patient privacy, consistently adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining strict confidentiality in all aspects of clinical practice.
  • Reduced radiation exposure by adhering to ALARA principles and utilizing appropriate shielding techniques.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and skillsets.
  • Streamlined workflow by efficiently managing patient schedules and accommodating urgent cases when needed.

Interventional Radiology Technologist

Vascular and Vein Institute of the South
07.2024 - Current
  • Expedited treatment planning processes by accurately performing image post-processing tasks such as 3D reconstructions or vessel analysis.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and efficient care during interventional radiology procedures.
  • Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
  • Optimized resource utilization by effectively scheduling patients for their respective exams while minimizing wait times.

Area Director

Young Life
01.2019 - Current
  • Mange Young Life ministry in the area of North Shelby and South Tipton County Tennessee
  • Hiring, training, and development of staff and volunteers
  • Develop and manage area budget that is fundraised annually
  • Organize and implement all fundraising events
  • Organize weekend and summer week long camp trips for 50 plus high school kids in our community
  • Plan, attend, and take 50 plus kids to all events held throughout the year
  • Community engagement and involvement
  • Volunteer Committee Management

Medical Surgical Lead/Radiology Tech

MPCOA
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Schedule all minimally invasive procedures, contact patients to ensure they are aware of pre-op procedures needed
  • Order supplies, contact device representative, order medications, and schedule staff needed for procedures
  • Operate C-arm radiology device, Ultrasound radiology device, and cauterization device as needed for scheduled procedures
  • Assist physician with pre/post procedure patient care

Radiology Technologist PRN

Regional One
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • As needed I worked in Trauma Radiology
  • Trauma Surgery, Shock Trauma Radiology, NICU Radiology, Outpatient Surgery, Outpatient Radiology, Intensive Care, and Emergency Medicine

Lead Radiology Technologist III

Baptist Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2020
  • Hybrid Cardio-vascular and Cardio-thoracic surgical technologist, operate C-arm in general, neurological, cardiac, vascular, urological, oncological, and radiation placement procedures
  • Manage work flow of OR radiology ensuring availability of properly trained staff and equipment necessary for procedures
  • Epic Super/End User for BMH Memphis, Desoto, Huntingdon, and Oxford hospitals
  • PACS Super User/ Administrative security level

Education

AAS - Radiologic Technology

SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Barretville, TN
01.2002

Skills

  • Contrast Administration
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Portable X-ray
  • Pediatric Imaging
  • Records Management
  • PACS Management
  • EMR / EHR
  • Procedure Support
  • Medical Records Management
  • PACS operation
  • Imaging archiving
  • ALARA adherence
  • CPR/AED
  • EHR Software
  • Software expertise
  • Documentation And Reporting

Timeline

PRN Radiology Technologist

MidSouth Imaging Desoto-BMG
09.2024 - Current

Interventional Radiology Technologist

Vascular and Vein Institute of the South
07.2024 - Current

Area Director

Young Life
01.2019 - Current

Medical Surgical Lead/Radiology Tech

MPCOA
01.2018 - 01.2022

Radiology Technologist PRN

Regional One
01.2018 - 01.2021

Lead Radiology Technologist III

Baptist Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2020

AAS - Radiologic Technology

SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Mindi J. Harkness