Nicole R. Baldwin R.T. (R)
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
To obtain a full-time position as a radiologic technologist with a private practice, outpatient facility, or hospital that will utilize my technological skills in radiology, as well as my administrative expertise. I would also like the opportunity to grow, learn, and cross train in other radiologic modalities, as well as be given the opportunity to learn medical assistant responsibilities; if applicable, which will enhance my professional skill set. My five-year plan reflects a growing desire to become a provider (Physician's Assistant). In the meantime, I wish to gain more meaningful work experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Hospital Radiologic Technologist
Honor Health Shea Hospital
12.2021 - Current
- Currently work for this non-profit organization working in general procedures radiology performing a multitude of tasks in various areas of the hospital. These responsibilities include: departmental fluoroscopy procedures, emergency department x-rays, operation of c-arms in surgical and endoscopic procedures, inpatient portable x-rays, outpatient x-rays, and breast specimen x-rays at Piper Surgical Center.
- Operate radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images in a hospital setting while being cognizant of pertinent patient details such as sterile techniques, contact precautions, fall risk, oxygen requirements, etc.
- Handle private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures/HIPAA.
- Facilitate positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Review physicians' orders and work with surgeons directly to determine medical imaging needs and operate radiologic equipment to capture and produce diagnostic quality images.
Lead Full-Time Radiologic Technologist
INTERNAL MEDICINE OF ARIZONA: WAYNE KUHL M.D.
11.2017 - Current
- At this position, I work with an amazing team of medical professionals performing radiographic examinations on a prestigious patient demographic including the Arizona Cardinals. I maintain the highest quality of standards and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
- Used my knowledge to assist this practice in the establishing and opening up of a new modailty (DEXA) in the fall of 2018. I currently see the majority of patients scheduled in this modality and work to ensure its smooth operation from week to week.
- Participate in the training of new employees, as well as implementing and maintaining quality assurance standards for the radiology department as a whole.
- Act as an interface between the medical practice and radiology company who completes the outside reads, including the receiving of and representation of patient's reports to doctors, and the proper scheduling of exams.
DEXA Technologist
EAST VALLEY INTERNAL MEDICINE: MARK WALMER M.D.
08.2017 - Current
- At this position, I work with a great team of people, including one internal medicine physician and two nurse practitioners.
- I carefully and strategically positioned patients for their annual/routine DEXA scans to determine their bone density and potential risk of osteoporotic fracture.
- Evaluated clothing to search for and remove items from clothing that may have caused artifacts and prevented ideal diagnostic images from being obtained.
- Determined patient's specific needs, as many of these patients were non-ambulatory or had conditions and diseases that limited their ability to complete the exam. However, through effective communication, I always made my patients feel incredibly comfortable and ultimately managed to skillfully obtain diagnostic scans in the area of interest, while keeping patients safe.
- Increased company productivity by scanning all patients for the practice in one day, instead of two.
Contract Pool Traveling Radiologic Technologist
MEDICAL IMAGERY SOLUTIONS AND STAFFING (MISS)
10.2017 - 12.2022
- Work as a traveling technologist for this company with their contracted partners; primarily SimonMed and AZ Diagnostic Radiology/Dignity Health.
- Travel to various locations throughout the valley; some of them never visited before, and figure out equipment, workflow, varying demographics to serve the company in the event of a technologist's absence.
- Deliver exceptional patient care and practice keen safety measures while producing quality diagnostic radiographs.
- Also assist the company in performing fluoroscopy and DEXA examinations.
Contract Radiologic Technologist
INSIGHT GLOBAL
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked as a contract technologist in the hospital setting for Honor Health Shea Medical Center serving as a general radiologic technologist for multiple departments including: Emergency Department, Operating Room, Endoscopy, Virginia Piper Breast Center, General Floor Radiography, and Fluoroscopy. This position came with the option to transition into permanent full-time if myself and the employer chose to do so.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
Radiologic Technologist and Medical Assistant
Health First Family Medicine And Urgent Care
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films under the dynamics of a business that serves as both a family medicine practice and urgent care clinic.
- Served as informational resource for patients and families by educating about imaging processes and addressing questions and concerns about radiation safety.
- Broadened and developed my skillset and knowledge by becoming fully competent in delivering patient care skills such as: phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, ear lavages, wound dressings, and splints.
- Also expanded my pharmaceutical, pathologic, and medical terminology knowledge to better serve patients and providers, and to assist with writing and dispensing of necessary medications.
Radiologic Technologist PRN
MARQUIS DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
06.2017 - 04.2018
- I worked for this company as a team player part-time covering at two of their clinics so that full-time technologists could work four ten hour shifts per week.
- Assessed patients physical state and documented their histories.
- Performed a multitude of walk-in x-rays as well as accommodated scheduled patients, including fluoroscopy.
- Worked with the radiologist around his or her schedule and also worked with other modalities around their schedules to ensure a fluent workday for everyone.
Radiologic Technologist PRN
ARIZONA SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER
07.2012 - 06.2013
- Covered for this company's two offices as a PRN technologist when technologists took vacation or leave.
- This facility is an outstanding Sports Medicine clinic specializing in primary care and sports medicine.
- This facility and its physicians operate on many professional athletes as well as other valued patients performing surgeries primarily of shoulders, elbows, and knees.
- These surgeries include, but are not limited to: total shoulder and total knee replacement, as well as arthroscopic repair of torn rotator cuffs, labrums, arthroscopic surgery of the elbow, and ACL reconstruction and meniscal repair of the knee.
Full Time Radiologic Technologist
SIMONMED MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
06.2010 - 11.2011
- Started my position with SimonMed as a full-time pool/traveling technologist and did that for several months gaining a wide range of experience with different CR/DR systems, fluoroscopes, and DEXA machines.
- Gained experience in a wide range of fluoroscopy procedures including Upper GI's, Esophograms, Small Bowels, Barium Enemas, Arthrograms, and Hysterosalpingograms.
- Established placement at their North Scottsdale SimonMed facility after traveling for 9 months and gained more experience in fluoroscopy, x-ray procedures, and patient care.
- Assisted with ordering supplies, maintained cleanliness of department, and checked schedules in advance to ensure accuracy and efficient workflow for Radiologists, other work staff, and myself.
- Participated in the training, preparation, and success of newly hired SimonMed employees.
- Provided films and/or compact discs for patients and ordering physicians, as well as confirmed that proper tests were ordered and/or scheduled to avoid unnecessary radiation of patients.
Clinical Internship
CENTRAL ARIZONA COLLEGE
04.2008 - 12.2009
- Traveled to various hospital's and outpatient facilities including Casa Grande Regional Medical Center, Mountain Vista Medical Center, Desert Reflections Imaging Center, and AZTech Radiology and gained on-the-job training working as a radiographer.
- Practiced excellent patient care skills and exercised common sense while working with patients in a delicate state of mind.
- Exercised dexterity and skill when working with potentially dangerous equipment.
- Awareness of ALARA and its concepts and implemented those concepts by keeping doses of radiation to others and myself as low as reasonably achievable.
- Spent time shadowing technologists in DEXA, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, Ultrasound, & Nuclear Medicine.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Pre-Medicine
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix2017
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Central Arizona College
Apache Junction, Arizona2009
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, & Outlook
- Experience with x-ray tubes, c-arms, and DEXA machines
- Competency with various different manufacturers, operating consoles, and PACS/RIS systems
- Trained in HIPPA/OSHA compliance & radiation safety
- Excellent patient care skills & customer service
- Relates well to others
- Workflow assessment and time management skills, such as: management of patient and doctor schedules and training of new employees
- Sharp critical thinker and impeccable attention to detail
- Compassionate team player
- Tactful, effective communicator
- Meaningful relationship builder
- Great problem solver
- Ability to lead- vast experience in training new staff and teaching students and patients about radiology and medicine
Certification
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (MRTBE)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Basic Life Support (CPR/BLS)
Shadowing and Volunteering
Patient Services Volunteer and Secretary of Auxiliary Committee, 11/2016 to 04/2018
ST. LUKE'S MEDICAL CENTER
- I volunteered for this hospital at its Phoenix location while it was part of IASIS Healthcare. It is now owned by Steward Healthcare.
- During my volunteer hours, I assist patient's and their families by greeting and directing them throughout the hospital corridors.
- I also answer incoming phone calls and transfer these to patient's rooms and nurses stations, as well as possess a patient list which informs patient's families of their whereabouts.
- I also help facilitate that the hospitals' operations run more smoothly by assisting patients, visitors, and employees in any way that I can.
- In addition to volunteering responsibilities, I served as secretary of the Axillary Committee for the hospital for six months and was awarded Volunteer of the Quarter in the Fall of 2017.
Physician's Assistant Shadow,
4/2016 to 2/2017
MOUNTAIN VISTA MEDICAL CENTER
- Shadowed a practicing Physician's Assistant in the Emergency Department exploring her practice and the profession's rewards, challenges, benefits, and demands.
- Asked thoughtful questions and brought forth an earnest and tenacious curiosity that reflected a great respect for the profession.
- Communicated effectively and offered very light assistance in tending to patient's emergency needs.
Timeline
Staff Hospital Radiologic Technologist
Honor Health Shea Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Contract Radiologic Technologist
INSIGHT GLOBAL
09.2021 - 12.2021
Radiologic Technologist and Medical Assistant
Health First Family Medicine And Urgent Care
01.2021 - 09.2021
Lead Full-Time Radiologic Technologist
INTERNAL MEDICINE OF ARIZONA: WAYNE KUHL M.D.
11.2017 - Current
Contract Pool Traveling Radiologic Technologist
MEDICAL IMAGERY SOLUTIONS AND STAFFING (MISS)
10.2017 - 12.2022
DEXA Technologist
EAST VALLEY INTERNAL MEDICINE: MARK WALMER M.D.
08.2017 - Current
Radiologic Technologist PRN
MARQUIS DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
06.2017 - 04.2018
Radiologic Technologist PRN
ARIZONA SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER
07.2012 - 06.2013
Full Time Radiologic Technologist
SIMONMED MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
06.2010 - 11.2011
Clinical Internship
CENTRAL ARIZONA COLLEGE
04.2008 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Pre-Medicine
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Central Arizona College
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