Nancy Thompson
Pana
Summary
Compassionate Radiologic Technologist with 26 years of experience in patient safety, quality control, and direct patient care. Proven track record in enhancing patient experiences and implementing departmental initiatives to improve workflow efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
Pana Community Hospital
Pana Illinois
05.2000 - Current
- Performed diagnostic imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout examinations.
- Collaborated with radiologists to interpret imaging results and provide accurate diagnoses.
- Maintained and calibrated radiologic equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Educated patients on procedure processes, addressing concerns to enhance their understanding and experience.
- Mentored junior technologists, promoting best practices in imaging techniques and patient care protocols.
- Implemented quality control measures, enhancing accuracy of imaging results and reducing repeat procedures.
- Led departmental initiatives focused on improving workflow efficiency and patient throughput in radiology services.
- 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.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Cultivated a positive team atmosphere by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering collaboration among colleagues.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiology
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL05-2000
Skills
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Portable radiography
- Trauma imaging
- PACS system proficiency
- Fluoroscopic procedures
- Diagnostic imaging
- Orthopedic imaging
- Pediatric imaging
- Radiologic imaging
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient positioning
- Contrast administration
- Patient assessments
- HIPAA
- Radiologic technology
- Surgical radiography
- X-rays
- EMR / EHR
- Patient shielding techniques
- Quality control
- Venipuncture
- Medical terminology
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Bone densitometry
- Equipment maintenance
- Gastrointestinal imaging
- Cross-sectional anatomy
- Radiology
- Staff education and training
- Public health
- Records management
- Patient advocacy
- Medical records management
- Urologic imaging
- Patient management
- Neurological imaging
- Health education
- Appointment scheduling
- Cardiac imaging
- Staff training
- Indirect patient care
- Interventional radiology
- Mammography
- Breast imaging
- Case management
- Angiographic imaging
- Procedure support
- Community outreach
- Medication administration
- Unit administration
- Infection control practices
- Exam briefing
- X-ray machine operation
- CT imaging expertise
- ALARA adherence
- Computed tomography
- Radiologic positioning
- Needle localization
- X-ray image analysis
- Clinical intake
- Screening mammography
- Electronic healthcare records
- Exposure factor analysis
- PACS operation
- Imaging archiving
- Contrast media administration
- Radiographic equipment operation
- Image interpretation
- Digital radiography
- Radiation safety
- Patient data collection
- Caring and compassionate
- Attention to detail
- Procedure explanation
- Patient care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Radiation safety protocols
- Body positioning and placement
- Physician assistance
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service expertise
- Diagnostic imaging services
- Documentation and reporting
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Quality assurance
CT Certification and Mammogram Certification
Mammography Board Certified 1/25/2002
CT Board Certified on 8/1/2005
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
Pana Community Hospital
05.2000 - Current
Associate of Science - Radiology
Kaskaskia College