Rachel Nyantakyi
Savannah,GA
Summary
Dedicated Radiologic Technologist with excellent technical, analytical and communication skills demonstrated by 18 years of experience. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with a team-oriented mentality.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT Technologist
Memorial Health University Medical Center
Savannah, Georgia
03.2024 - Current
- Performed CT scans on patients, ensuring proper positioning and appropriate imaging techniques.
- Assisted radiologists in performing diagnostic procedures as needed.
- Identified patient's individual needs prior to scanning procedure.
- Ensured that radiation safety measures were followed during the administration of contrast media.
CT/Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta, GA
10.2009 - 10.2022
- Knowledge of all protocols in CT department, knowledge of injection rate for each scan protocol.
- Efficient in CT stroke protocol exams; including CTA head/neck and Brain Perfusion CT exams.
- Prepares patient and collects relevant information for completion of procedure.
- Practices radiation safety.
- Administers iodinated contrast.
- Efficient in intravenous placement.
- involved in quality control on Siemens CT machine.
- Trained, mentored and precepted new employees on procedures, best practices and hospital policies.
- Safety coach for 4 years.
- Prepared, administered and measured radioactive isotopes to produce diagnostic scans and images to diagnose and treat diseases.
- Calculated, measured and recorded radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and discarded.
- Proficient use of Phillips, Siemens and ADAC Vertex gamma cameras.
- Perform quality control in hot lab and on all gamma cameras.
CT Technologist
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
04.2008 - 03.2010
- Responsible for producing quality CT images for the Radiologist.
- Performed necessary reconstructions, 3D and MPRS to achieve highest possible quality images.
- Assisted the Radiologist with CT-guided procedure including; CT drains, biopsies and abscess aspiration.
- Working efficiently in a high-stress environment.
- Efficient in CT stroke protocol exams; including CTA head/neck and Brain Perfusion CT exams.
Radiologic Technologist
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
09.2004 - 05.2006
- Level 1 Trauma Hospital
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Positioned patients and x-ray equipment, and implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
- Clinical instructor to rotating radiology students.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC09.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Grady Health System School of Radiology
Atlanta, GA09.2004
Skills
- Computed Tomography
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Radiologic Imaging
- Safety Coach
- Critical Thinker
- Time management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Radiation Safety Protocols
- Quality Control
- Scanner operation- competent on GE, Siemens and Toshiba CT scanners
- Skilled in navigating Epic's interface and core functionalities
Certification
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists- 385989
- Certification of Nuclear Medicine Technology- 033668
- American Heart Association; CPR and AED
Timeline
CT Technologist
Memorial Health University Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
CT/Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
10.2009 - 10.2022
CT Technologist
Emory University Hospital
04.2008 - 03.2010
Radiologic Technologist
Grady Memorial Hospital
09.2004 - 05.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Grady Health System School of Radiology