Nina Racana
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Patient-focused Radiologic Technologist with 33 years of experience operating cutting-edge imaging and diagnostic instrumentation. Clear communicator with clarity in assessing physician needs, patient physical position, administration of varying medications and recommendations for post-scan care considerations. Approachable and nurturing system operator with acute awareness of patient comfort level and adaptability in unprecedented scenarios.
Overview
52
52
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
Ellis Medicine Hospital
Schenectady, NY
06.1988 - Current
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Collected patient vital signs and medical history as part of physical exam preparation procedures.
- Operated mobile scanning equipment to obtain imagery in emergency situations in ER and ICU.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Work doing training programs for students and technologists to educate on best practices for equipment operation, image processing and patient care.
Radiologic Technologist
St. Peter’s Spine & Neurosurgery
Latham, NY
04.2004 - 01.2020
- Worked per diem in busy neurosurgery office doing vitals and assisting doctor
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
Radiologic Technologist
Capital Region Urological Surgeons
Albany, NY
05.2011 - 05.2014
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Performed cystograms ,cystoscopies,retrograde,rugs
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY05.1985
Skills
- Diagnostic imaging, xrays
- Patient shielding techniques
- Direct Patient Care
- Student assessment & education
- All skills necessary to perform quality diagnostic exams
- Senior Technologist for 2nd shift for 3 years
- Secretarial skills and radiology systems RIS,PACS,SOARIAN
Certification
- Licensed Radiologic Technologist 7/1986- present
- ARRT registered #207647
- State of New York Department Of Heath Registered
- NY License #500840
- ASRT member
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
Capital Region Urological Surgeons
05.2011 - 05.2014
Radiologic Technologist
St. Peter’s Spine & Neurosurgery
04.2004 - 01.2020
Radiologic Technologist
Ellis Medicine Hospital
06.1988 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Hudson Valley Community College