Natashia Folsom
Pueblo West,US
Summary
Knowledgeable Mammography Technologist adept at completing scans with speed and accuracy to handle heavy daily workloads in fast-paced environments. Highly organized and detail-oriented professional bringing over 4 years of experience in the field. Focused on providing patients with high-quality and compassionate care. Hard working and great communicator. Skilled in using Epic and Synapse. Extensive knowledge with GE, Hologic, and Tomosynthesis equipment. Trained in Dexa, using GE Lunar equipment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mammographer
St. Mary Corwin Hospital
03.2020 - Current
- Accurately and efficiently review physicians orders and collect pertinent patient information
- Address all patient questions/concerns and provide education for the patient pertaining to the exam and process
- Complete quality screening and diagnostic exams using GE digital, Hologic digital, and tomosynthesis equipment
- Ensure superior images are obtained
- Maintain patient safety, comfort, and privacy through professionalism
- Perform all aspects of breast imaging while ensuring compliance with patient care standards for screening and diagnostic mammography
- Facilitate positive care experiences for patients, establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety
- Handle private and confidential information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA
- Place a high value on punctuality and work hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away
- Mentored radiologic technology students and taught proper procedures
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff
- Communicated test results to physicians and other healthcare professionals
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses
- Develop, update, and manage staff schedules
- Keep track of patient schedules to make sure adequate staffing
- Perform quality dexa scans using GE lunar equipment
Mammographer
PENRAD Imaging at Sisters Grove Pavilion
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Accurately and efficiently review physicians orders and collect pertinent patient information
- Address all patient questions/ concerns and provide education for the patient pertaining to the exam and process
- Complete quality screening and diagnostic exams using GE digital and tomosynthesis equipment
- Ensure superior images are provided
- Maintain patient safety, comfort, and privacy through professionalism
- Perform all aspects of breast imaging while ensuring compliance with patient care standards for screening and diagnostic mammography
- Facilitate positive care experiences for patients, establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety
- Handle private and confidential information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA
- Place a high value on punctuality and work hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away.
Radiographer
PENRAD Imaging at Audubon Medical Campus
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Followed safety protocols at all times to reduce radiation exposure and the risk of incidents with staff or patients
- Followed strict quality control guidelines when developing and labeling diagnostic imaging materials, and I kept patient profiles up to date with relevant information
- Educated patients and their families on proper discharge procedures
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to reduce anxiety and improve cooperation
- Reviewed doctors' orders to determine medical imaging requirements and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques
- Did pregnancy tests and sent samples to the lab for analysis.
Education
Mammography Technology - Some college (No degree) -
MTMI
Radiologic Technology - Associate of Applied Science - undefined
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO01.2019
Skills
- Excellent patient care
- Judgment and decision making
- Complex problem solving
- Basic computer knowledge
- Communication and compassion
- Patient education
- Experience using Synapse and Epic
- Diagnostic and Screening Imaging
- Image evaluation
- Patient Positioning
- Biopsy experience
Timeline
Mammographer
St. Mary Corwin Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Mammographer
PENRAD Imaging at Sisters Grove Pavilion
01.2020 - 03.2020
Radiographer
PENRAD Imaging at Audubon Medical Campus
08.2019 - 01.2020
Mammography Technology - Some college (No degree) -
MTMI
Radiologic Technology - Associate of Applied Science - undefined
Pueblo Community College
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