Rachel Jensen
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Enthusiastic radiologic technologist motivated to work with patients, families and care teams efficiently. Friendly, adaptable and collaborative professional successful devising satisfying solutions to complex problems.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Technician
VA Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
- 16 hrs per week, GS5
- Diagnostic Radiography
- Operated C-arms, fluoroscopes
- Portable radiography suites to obtain diagnostic images based on patient history
- Triaged exams to prioritize patient care and satisfaction
- Cared for patients with severe medical illnesses including Covid-19 and Intensive Care patients
- Over 2,000 hours of clinical experience
- Educated on using technique factors in digital imaging and how to adapt to various body habitus
- Centers patients to table and uses proper collimation to reduce dose
- Anticipates workflow to aid team and patients
- Independently studies protocols to improve department efficiency
- Thoroughly reads patient history to verify correct protocol
- Supplies excellent care to patients during stressful circumstances
- Monitors patients for adverse health effects during and after examinations
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
Nursing Assistant
Sanford Health
05.2020 - 08.2021
- 30 hrs per week
- Work as part of a team, and as an individual to meet hospital standards
- Utilize time management skills by ensuring patients arrive to their appointments on time
- Demonstrate compassion for patients with limited mobility by communicating the best way for them to complete tasks safely
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Train new nursing assistants by teaching my medical terminology and explaining how to navigate in a hospital setting
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Certificate in Radiological Sciences -
VA Medical Center
Minneapolis08.2023
Bachelor's of Radiological Sciences - Radiology
North Dakota State University
Fargo05.2023
Skills
- Patient Confidentiality
- ALARA Adherence
- Science
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- Monitoring
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Health Technician
VA Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Sanford Health
05.2020 - 08.2021
Certificate in Radiological Sciences -
VA Medical Center
Bachelor's of Radiological Sciences - Radiology
North Dakota State University
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