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Olin Wade Alexander

Lehighton,Pennsylvania

Summary

Patient-focused Radiologic Technologist/CT technologist with 10 years of experience. Expert in determining imaging needs, positioning and immobilizing patients, administering oral and IV medications and developing images following quality control and established processes. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful in easing anxieties while increasing cooperation.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

CAT Scan Technologist

St Lukes
Lehighton, PA
07.2017 - 12.2020
  • Facilitated positive care experience for patients, establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
  • Applied and positioned Toshiba and GE equipment to take images following set parameters.
  • Adhered closely to quality control standards in development and labeling of diagnostic imaging materials, updating patient profiles with relevant information.
  • Operated x-ray and mobile imaging equipment in Hospital, Outpatient, and Emergency Room settings.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
  • Minimized patients’ exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
  • Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, like contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals to reorder and restock.
  • Reviewed physicians’ orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

Radiologic Technologist

Blue Mountain Health System
Lehighton, PA
08.2009 - 07.2017
  • Operated x-ray and mobile imaging equipment in Hospital and Emergency Room settings. 
  • 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, including HIPAA.
  • Facilitated positive care experience for patients, establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
  • Adhered closely to quality control standards in development and labeling of diagnostic imaging materials, updating patient profiles with relevant information.
     
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.

Field Service Technician

Electronic Data Systems
Berwick, PA
03.1998 - 03.2006
  • Desk side computer break fix and repair and upkeep of all dekstops and laptops
  • Printer, copier, and multifuction device repair
  • Maintained integrity of the computer network.  Repairing hubs, switches, and routers as needed
  • Updating the network and all network equipment as needed
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions by analyzing technical data using Windows  applications.
  • Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity as they pertained to the computer network
  • Job was located at the Susquehanna Steam Electric station. FBI and NRC background checks were kept up to date and drug screenings were monthly.

Certified Novell Administrator

Electronic Data Systems
Allentown, PA
03.1997 - 03.1998

Oversaw and managed day to day operations of computer network and data backup and data processing.

Assisted customer with network issues involving network usage and printing issues and maintained network security

Seaman

US Navy
USS John F. Kennedy, VA
12.1992 - 12.1995
  • Cleaned basic lifesaving equipment to keep it in active service and ready for emergency and crisis situations.
  • Trained many recruits in proper use of lifesaving equipment, which improved crew efficiency and productivity.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks, including lowering, raising and cleaning ship's anchor.
  • Manned small boats and winches and performed minor repairs and maintenance work to keep vessels in service.
  • Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnel folders.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Berrien High School
Nashville, GA
1989

Associate of Science - Business Data Processing And Networking Technologies

Information Computer Systems Institute
Allentown, PA
1997

Radiology Imaging Specialist - X-ray

Wilkes Barre General Hospital
Wilkes-Barre, PA
2009

Skills

  • Radiologic technology
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • X-rays
  • Patient education
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Patient shielding techniques
  • Rapport and relationship building
  • Quality standards adherence

Timeline

CAT Scan Technologist

St Lukes
07.2017 - 12.2020

Radiologic Technologist

Blue Mountain Health System
08.2009 - 07.2017

Field Service Technician

Electronic Data Systems
03.1998 - 03.2006

Certified Novell Administrator

Electronic Data Systems
03.1997 - 03.1998

Seaman

US Navy
12.1992 - 12.1995

High School Diploma - undefined

Berrien High School

Associate of Science - Business Data Processing And Networking Technologies

Information Computer Systems Institute

Radiology Imaging Specialist - X-ray

Wilkes Barre General Hospital
Olin Wade Alexander