NATALIE KEPLER
Black Diamond,USA
Summary
Dedicated Mammography Technologist with over 5 years of specialized experience in breast imaging, proficient in delivering high-quality screening and diagnostic mammography in dynamic clinical settings. Expertise includes digital mammography, 3D tomosynthesis, comprehensive diagnostic workups, and assistance with breast procedures. Committed to upholding MQSA quality standards and performing meticulous equipment quality control while supporting an efficient workflow and providing compassionate patient care. Demonstrated ability to conduct 20-25 mammography exams daily without compromising image quality or patient satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mammography Technologist
Virginia Mason Medical Center - Federal Way
Federal Way, WA
01.2025 - Current
- Perform 20-25 screening and diagnostic mammography exams daily using digital mammography and 3D breast tomosynthesis systems while operating GE equipment.
- Accurately position patients to obtain diagnostic-quality breast imaging while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Assist radiologists with wire localization procedures for breast surgery planning.
- Assist with ultrasound-guided needle core biopsy procedures during breast interventions.
- Perform weekly mammography QC testing to maintain MQSA compliance and equipment performance.
- Support efficient workflow in a high-volume breast imaging department.
- Collaborate with radiologists to obtain additional diagnostic views when needed.
- Educate patients on breast imaging procedures and provide supportive care during exams.
- Maintain accurate imaging documentation using PAC/RIS, Centricity, and EMR systems.
Mammography Technologist/ Traveler
Kaiser Permanente/ AMN Agency - Tacoma, WA
Tacoma, WA
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Performs all aspects of breast imaging while ensuring compliance with patient care standards for screening and diagnostic imaging.
- Operates imaging equipment, Hologic 3D to perform Mammography images for screenings.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Collaborated with radiologists to clarify imaging requirements and optimize scan quality, enhancing diagnostic outcomes.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
Mammography Technologist
Rayus Radiology - Federal Way, WA
Federal Way, WA
10.2021 - 09.2024
- Ensures quality patient care by helping to establish a caring and professional environment.
- Assists Radiologist or other staff physicians in procedure performance to expedite patient flow.
- Operates imaging equipment to perform mammography exams for both screening and diagnostic images.
- Make sure to follow all physicians diagnostic protocol based from physicians orders and Radiologist request.
- Explains procedures and positioning to patients to help eliminate any anxiety the patient may have during exam.
- Reviews consent form with patient and explains Biopsy procedure to patient prior to exam to help reduce anxiety by addressing patients concerns and documenting patients prior health conditions.
- Assist Radiologist with Ultrasound guided needle core biopsies.
- Perform Bone Density exams (Hologic).
CT Technologist
U.W Medical Center - Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Operated CT scanning equipment producing high quality images to help Radiologist diagnose or assess the success of the patients treatment.
- Review orders that were provided by the physicians or medical staff.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing clear explanations of CT scan procedures and addressing concerns.
- Positioned patients properly to provide the highest quality images for the radiologist.
- Administered contrast through IV, monitored patient's well-being during exams and recognized discomfort or medical problems and took appropriate action.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.
Phlebotomy Technician
Multicare Health System - Covington, WA
Covington, WA
05.2014 - 09.2021
- Performed Phlebotomy services, assuring timely and accurate collection and labeling of patient specimens, such as blood, urine, sputum, and stool.
- Managed front desk for inpatients by prioritizing and delegating requisitions to other phlebotomist to make sure they are completed in a timely manner.
- Assist other phlebotomists with difficult blood draws.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
Radiologic Technologist/Student
Bremerton Naval Hospital - Bremerton, WA
Bremerton, WA
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Performed in outpatient, inpatient portables, and fluoroscope exams.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Utilized radiation safety measures and shield protection devices to guarantee safety of staff and patients.
- Reduced patient's anxiety and enhanced cooperation by education on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Reviewed patient history and physician orders.
- Worked with PACS.
- Extensive with Samsung x-ray equipment.
Radiologic Technologist Student
Kaiser Permanente - Burien, WA
Burien, WA
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted with inpatient procedures and x-rays.
- Reviewed patient history and physician orders.
- Worked with PACS and EPIC programs.
- Extensive experience with Philips x-ray equipment.
- Reduced patients anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technologist
PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE
Seattle, WACertified Mammography Technologist - undefined
Medical Technology Management Institute
Wauwatosa, WI10-2022
Certified Phlebotomy - undefined
CLARK COLLEGE
Vancouver, WA09-2009
Skills
- Screening Mammography
- Diagnostic Mammography
- 3D Breast Tomosynthesis
- Breast Imaging Positioning
- Bone Density (Hologic)
- Diagnostic Workups
- MQSA Compliance
- Knowledge of PAC/RIS , Centricity and EMR
- Mammography Quality Control Testing
- Radiation Safety and Patient Education
- Wire Localization Assistance for Surgical Planning
- Ultrasound -Guided Needle Core Biopsy Assistance
- Diagnostic Breast Imaging Support In Collaboration with Radiologist
Certification
- ARRT Registered Technologist in Radiography -RT (R)
- ARRT Mammography Certification -RT (M)
- Washington State Radiologic Technologist License
- BLS /CPR Certification -American Heart Association
Timeline
Mammography Technologist
Virginia Mason Medical Center - Federal Way
01.2025 - Current
Mammography Technologist/ Traveler
Kaiser Permanente/ AMN Agency - Tacoma, WA
09.2024 - 12.2024
Mammography Technologist
Rayus Radiology - Federal Way, WA
10.2021 - 09.2024
CT Technologist
U.W Medical Center - Seattle, WA
03.2021 - 10.2021
Radiologic Technologist/Student
Bremerton Naval Hospital - Bremerton, WA
08.2020 - 12.2020
Radiologic Technologist Student
Kaiser Permanente - Burien, WA
01.2020 - 08.2020
Phlebotomy Technician
Multicare Health System - Covington, WA
05.2014 - 09.2021
Certified Mammography Technologist - undefined
Medical Technology Management Institute
Certified Phlebotomy - undefined
CLARK COLLEGE
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technologist
PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE