Nicole Mertl
Westmont,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist
Advent U Chicago Glen Oaks
07.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials via hand injection, as well as, power injector.
- Thrive in a fast paced hospital environment using GE 1.5 T equipment.
- Proficient with worklists and pacs systems such as: Cerner, Epic and Agfa.
MRI Technologist
Care First Imaging
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided excellent patient care and quality diagnostic images at multiple Florida locations using several machines, such as: 1.5 Tesla G.E, 1.5T Siemens and 0.3 T G scan brio esote (Open).
- Established and maintained good rapport and professional relationships with fellow employees, other departments and medical staff.
- Assisted with X-ray, as well as, front desk duties as needed.
- Operated the equipment safely and proficiently.
Lead MRI Technologist
Molecular Imaging LLC
03.2016 - 11.2022
- Performed MRI, MRA, Arthrograms and Xray within all locations.
- Proficient on Philips 1.5 Gyroscan, Hitachi Airis II and Hitachi Altaire 0.7T.
- Created work schedules for over 10+ employees for 8 locations.
- Documented and approved PTO, sick leave and OT requests
- Assigned disciplinary actions and/or termination when necessary.
- Guided and overseen technologists and provided expectations, assistance and leadership.
- Recognized and celebrated technologist's team work, accomplishments and exceptional work.
- Maintained equipment and worked directly with service engineers for malfunctions and preventive maintenance.
- Performed regular assessments of technologist's concerns to further improve productivity and results.
Education
Mammography Technology
MTMI
Wisconsin Rapids, WI08.2021
MRI Certificate - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL05.2015
Skills
- Regulatory Guidelines
- Contrast Material
- Staff Training
- Patient Safety
- Records Management
- Radiologic Technology
- Patient Confidentiality
- Image Collection
- Patient Engagement
- Patient Screening
- Office Support
- Equipment Maintenance
- Proper Waste Disposal
- Calming Strategies
- Transportation Assistance
- Image Quality Control
- X-Rays
- HIPAA
Certification
ARRT (R) (MR)
BLS
IMEA
Timeline
MRI Technologist
Advent U Chicago Glen Oaks
07.2023 - Current
MRI Technologist
Care First Imaging
11.2022 - 06.2023
Lead MRI Technologist
Molecular Imaging LLC
03.2016 - 11.2022
Mammography Technology
MTMI
MRI Certificate - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology
College of DuPage
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
College of DuPage
ARRT (R) (MR)
BLS
IMEA
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