Rachael Kirik

Work History

Bethesda North Hospital

Montgomery, OH

12.2022 - Current

Operated advanced imaging equipment to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures.
Extensive work in Fluoroscopy procedures
Collaborated with physicians to ensure accurate imaging and patient care.
Ensured safety protocols were followed during all imaging procedures.
Educated patients on procedures and answered their questions effectively.
Assisted in training new staff on equipment operation and safety practices.
Participated in departmental meetings to improve workflow and patient services.
Maintained a safe environment by adhering to radiation safety protocols and guidelines.
Operated portable x-ray machines in order to capture images of patients at bedside or other locations inside the hospital premises.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members such as nurses and physicians to provide excellent patient care services.
Provided patient care instructions prior to radiologic procedures and administered contrast agents as needed.
Delivered comprehensive training to students and new technologists on equipment, imaging processing, patient relations and best practices.
Monitored patient's condition during radiologic procedures in order to maintain comfort level throughout the process.

Miami Valley Medical Center

Dayton, OH

07.2025 - 09.2025

Performed radiologic imaging procedures on patients in various clinical settings.
Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations involving patients or equipment.
use of O arms in operating rooms, imaging services in emergency room

Albert B Chandler Hospital

Lexington, KY

07.2024 - 04.2025

Utilized mobile imaging and x-ray equipment in level 1 trauma center, operating rooms, emergency room, and patient bedsides.
Extensive experience in the OR, operating multiple types of imaging equipment, i.e. Phillips/GE/OEC C-arms, Siemen's 3D and Ziehm 3D C-arms, GE 3D C-arm
Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.

UC Medical Center

Cincinnati, OH

05.2022 - 12.2022

Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
Determined suitable anatomical positions and shielded patients to avoid injuries.
Selected proper technique for ordered exam to prevent patient from receiving high levels of absorbed radiation.
Set up sterile tables and prepared patients using aseptic techniques.
Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
Positioned portable, O-arm, and C-arm equipment using clinical judgment to capture quality images.