Accomplished Radiology Technologist with a compassionate nature, personal care expertise and a track record of upholding the highest level of patient satisfaction. Looking to implement skills in a dynamic clinical setting.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Self
Photographer
08.2011 - Current
Job overview
Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
Scheduled studio appointments to shoot wide variety of subjects.
Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and key-wording for search optimization.
Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
The Pain Center of FirstChoice Healthcare
Radiology Technologist
08.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
Quickly learned and adapted to a high volume pain management office.
Successfully prepared room for DHEC inspection with positive feed back.
Reduced incorrect procedures being ordered by implanting a new system to ensure the right side and right procedure were being performed.
Practiced Sterile Techniques and coached fellow technologists in sterile technique protocol reducing the patients risk of infection from the use of improper sterile techniques.
Offered assistance to other areas of our office by learning how to chart patients HPI, Take Vitals, Put orders in, answer phone calls, schedule and reschedule patients and check patients out.
Alls Well Medical Staffing agency
Radiology Technologist
05.2017 - 08.2017
Job overview
Brought room up to date and DHEC Ready
Reduced Patients wait time by learning and mastering Respiratory Therapy exams and Walking tests to assist Respiratory Therapy during busy times.
Helped and assisted front office staff by filing charts and charting paperwork
Ensured patients were properly billed and reduced wait times for our billing office by updating and ensuring all insurance information was correct.
Bella Baby Photography
Lead Newborn Photographer
03.2015 - 05.2017
Job overview
Lead newborn photographer in charge of 6-10 photographers throughout my time with the company.
In charge of ordering supplies for our office through our main office in Ohio.
Photographed and positioned newborns and family member in such a way to create timeless images that families will treasure always
Worked well under pressure
Photographed high-quality images for both print and Internet distribution.
Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
Consulted with supervisors to handle any unusual problems and alter existing equipment.
Archived photographs on computers and servers.
Palmetto Health Richalnad Hospital
Staff Technologis/Radiology Technologist
01.2003 - 06.2015
Job overview
Palmetto Health Richland - 5 Medical Park Harden St.
Performed basic diagnostic exams with rotations through our pediatric fluoroscopy room, trauma room, OR, Morgue, and routine rooms.
Assisted a physician's with Arthrograms, Myelograms, Lumbar Punctures, and Joint injections.
Oversaw the ordering of office supplies for my department through Office Max.
Cataloged and keep our supplies current.
Oversaw the film barrels for Diagnostic radiology making sure they are emptied in a timely manner.
Oversaw all visiting high school students as well as military students as their liaison and once a year taught a brief class covering basic radiology and the profession to a group of 10 or more high school students.
Quickly mastered all new equipment the department upgraded to as well as all computer software.
Proficient with Pacs, Cerner, and Epi Center.
Proficient with most Digital rooms and Digital portables.
Quickly transverse from one area to another as this is a high volume hospital with regular trauma patients and out patients.
Completed paperwork in a timely manner to ensure patients results could be delivered as quickly as possible.
Entered patient, procedure and equipment into computer system.
Prepped and draped patients in a sterile fashion.
Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Completed fluoroscopy exams and other special procedures.
Flute/Picciolo Player 246th Army Band U.S. Army National Gaurd
Soldier/Muscian
11.2004 - 11.2005
Job overview
Preformed concerts for the community and surrounding areas.
Part of a team that helped boost morale.
Preformed change of command ceremonies and Parades.
Kept uniform in shape and arrived on time to all rehearsals.
Adhered to a strict schedule.
Practiced regularly to ensure a good performance and maintained my
instrument for quality performance.
U.S. Army
Soldier/Musician
09.1997 - 12.2000
Job overview
Maintained High standards of competency in music education and
performance.
Maintained a sharp shooter record for qualifications on M-16 A2 Rifle.
Maintained high standards of competency in education on military procedures
and protocol as well as protocol for Military Police duties.
Preformed Change of Command ceremonies, Graduation Ceremonies, Morale
boosts, Concerts for the community and surrounding areas.
Preformed in Tattoos In Germany, and Surrounding countries.
Honorable discharge from service.
Meritorious Service award
Awarded Three General's Coins for performance.
Education
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SC
Associate of Applied Science from Health Sciences/ Radiology
05.2004
Skills
Proficient with running C-Arm for endoscopy procedures for Endoscopy Lab, Pulmonary suite and OR
Proficient with Pediatric Patients
Proficient with Ortho Radiology
Knowledgeable with Cerner, PACS, GE Centricity, and E clinical works
Quality Patient Care
Detailed Oriented
Can adapt and learn quickly
Creative thinking skills
Patient confidentiality
Customer service expertise
Diagnostic imaging
Retouching and color correction
Strong compositional skills
Creative artistic vision
Digital Photography
Adobe Creative Suite
Composition
Image manipulation
Timeline
Radiology Technologist
The Pain Center of FirstChoice Healthcare
08.2017 - 01.2018
Radiology Technologist
Alls Well Medical Staffing agency
05.2017 - 08.2017
Lead Newborn Photographer
Bella Baby Photography
03.2015 - 05.2017
Photographer
Self
08.2011 - Current
Soldier/Muscian
Flute/Picciolo Player 246th Army Band U.S. Army National Gaurd
11.2004 - 11.2005
Staff Technologis/Radiology Technologist
Palmetto Health Richalnad Hospital
01.2003 - 06.2015
Soldier/Musician
U.S. Army
09.1997 - 12.2000
Midlands Technical College
Associate of Applied Science from Health Sciences/ Radiology