Natasha Thomas, B.S., R.T. (R)(MR)(ARRT)
Hampton,GA
Summary
Sincere, loyal, hard-working, and dedicated MRI and Radiologic Technologist with a great deal of ambition. Commodious background in patient care, customer service, and administrative assistant responsibilities. Four years experience working as an MRI technologist and five years of experience as a radiologic technologist. Received extensive on-the-job training from Kaiser Permanente, Piedmont Healthcare, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, as well as, clinical training from WellStar Health Systems. Experience working on GE, Siemens, and Philips MRI scanners and GE, Shimadzu, and Philips x-ray equipment. I am looking for the right opportunity to utilize my skills within your healthcare organization.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
MRI TECHNOLOGIST
NUMED INC/KAISER PERMANENTE
04.2021 - Current
- Performs diagnostic Magnetic resonance examinations in accordance with all prescribed standards under direct guidance of supervising Radiologist
- Provides patient care to all age groups to include pediatrics, adult, and geriatrics
- Demonstrates competence and proficiency in performing all MRI procedures on patients of all age groups
- Positions patient, selects correct protocol, and utilizes all required equipment.
- Educates patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviews physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Operates MRI equipment, set imaging factors and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images.
- Administers IV drugs to patients to create contrasts on scanned images.
- Assists with protocolling schedule and scheduling patients for exams.
- Proficient use of EPIC and PACS
- Proficient at starting IVs for contrast administration.
MRI TECHNOLOGIST
PEACHTREE SPINE PHYSICIANS
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Performed diagnostic Magnetic resonance examinations in accordance with all prescribed standards under direct guidance of supervising Radiologist.
- Provided quality patient care to adults.
- Demonstrated competence and proficiency in performing all MRI procedures on patients.
- Positioned patient, selected correct protocol, and utilizes all required equipment.
- Submitted imaging to Radiologist's PAC's system.
- Assisted in other areas such as billing and administrative work as needed.
- Proficient use of EPIC and PACS
MRI TECHNOLOGIST
PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE
05.2019 - 01.2022
- Performed diagnostic Magnetic resonance examinations in accordance with all prescribed standards under direct guidance of supervising Radiologist
- Demonstrated competence and proficiency in performing all MRI procedures on patients of all age groups
- Positioned patient, selects correct protocol, and utilizes all required equipment.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Administered IV drugs to patients to create contrasts on scanned images.
- Proficient use of EPIC and PACS.
- Proficient at starting IVs for contrast administration.
MRI TECHNOLOGIST/RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA
04.2017 - 05.2021
- Performed diagnostic quality imaging procedures for patient population care and participated as a member of the multidisciplinary team
- Proactively supported efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care services and promote environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
- Operated MRI and radiographic specific technical equipment related to patient care imaging, image processing, image transmission, image archiving, and computerized electronic medical records.
- Updated the electronic medical records through: Order Entry, Exam Scheduling, Exam Check-in, Begin and End Exams, Exam Verification, Exam Merging, and Image Rejection.
- Ensured accuracy of billing for radiology procedures.
- Used critical thinking principles in making decisions which lead to desired outcomes while participating in the achievement of organizational and department goals by following hospital and departmental policies.
- Adhered to all MRI safety guidelines, practices, and policies, taking into consideration potential magnetic field interactions of ferromagnetic objects in the MRI environment.
- Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Proficient use of EPIC and PACS.
HELPDESK AGENT
NCR CORPORATION
05.2010 - 05.2013
- Responsible for providing technical support for resolution or escalation of desktop/workgroup related problems or request initiated by internal customers in high-volume call center
- Provided initial point of contact for technical problems and performed troubleshooting tasks, problem diagnosis, resolution, and escalations
- Responsible for initiating dispatch request to appropriate field engineer for technical service if problem could not be resolved.
PROVISIONING SPECIALIST
BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS/AT&T
07.2000 - 01.2008
- Responsible for designing circuits used in establishing telephone service for new BellSouth customers
- Provided excellent customer service in high volume call center
- Only employee in office designated to supervise and control backlog for new orders that would error out of system
- Competent in email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and various BellSouth systems
- Simply the Best Award for Outstanding Customer Service in 2001 and 2002
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Sciences
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA12.2022
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA06.2019
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA12.2016
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA08.2015
Skills
- Operates MRI and radiologic equipment to produce images of body for diagnostic purposes
- Performs routine, portable, operating room or fluoroscope exams
- Positions patients, adjust equipment to produce high quality MRI and radiologic images, and explains various procedures to patient
- Adheres to all MRI safety guidelines, practices, and policies
- Takes precautions to minimize staff and patient exposure to radiation
- Able to perform quality MR examinations in accordance with all standards
- Strong knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
- Set exposure factors and uses appropriate techniques and protocols
- Experience operating GE, Siemens, and Philips MRI scanners
- Intravenous insertion
- Strong people skills
- Use and application of personal computers
- Sharp verbal and written skills
- Data Entry – 5904 NKPH / Able to type 35 WPM
Affiliations
Registration in Radiography (R) – ARRT Registration in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) - ARRT CPR Certified – American Heart Association Memberships – (ARRT) (ASRT)
Timeline
MRI TECHNOLOGIST
PEACHTREE SPINE PHYSICIANS
10.2021 - 07.2022
MRI TECHNOLOGIST
NUMED INC/KAISER PERMANENTE
04.2021 - Current
MRI TECHNOLOGIST
PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE
05.2019 - 01.2022
MRI TECHNOLOGIST/RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA
04.2017 - 05.2021
HELPDESK AGENT
NCR CORPORATION
05.2010 - 05.2013
PROVISIONING SPECIALIST
BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS/AT&T
07.2000 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Sciences
Georgia Southern University
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology
Southern Crescent Technical College
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Atlanta Technical College
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
Atlanta Technical College
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