Rachel Strade
Sahuarita,AZ
Summary
Adept in advanced CT imaging and patient care, I leveraged my expertise at Tucson Medical Center to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient experience. Specializing in 3D image processing and pediatric imaging, my approach significantly improved procedural cooperation. My background also includes a strong focus on patient safety and image reconstruction, showcasing my ability to meet critical healthcare needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Comuted Tomography Technologist
Tucson Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Educate patients on procedural details, provide instructions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation
- Handle private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA
- Efficiently perform routine scans with Siemens 64 slice scanner and Siemens Force scanner
- routinely start peripheral IV's on outpatients, prepare and administer contrast materials for imaging procedures, skilled and comfortable with full-scope of CT protocols, including Stroke, CT Angiogram and CT guided procedures
- highly proficient in muli-planar reformation (MPR), maximum intensity imaging (MIP), and 3D reconstruction imaging
- Routinely perform CT procedures accurately as per ordering physician, while compliant with department guidelines and imaging protocols set forth by Radiologist.
Radiologic Technologist
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Reviewed physician orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated x-ray equipment to capture diagnostic images in accordance with department protocols set by radiologist. perform full scope radiographic and operating room within inpatient, outpatient and ER settings.
Student Radiologic Technologist
First Health Moore Regional Hospital
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Perform a variety of technical tasks involving operating x-ray equipment independently
- adjust equipment for proper radiographic exposure techniques in accordance with radiation safety guidelines
- ensure exams are completely accurately with diligent review of patient information
- correctly establish patient identity by following department standards
- Use of EPIC, PACS and RIS system to enter patient information and send/review images
Education
Certificate - Computed Tomography
Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, NC12.2021
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC03.2021
Skills
- Advanced CT Imaging
- Image Reconstruction
- Patient Care
- Patient Safety
- Pediatric Imaging
- Contrast Administration
- Diagnostic Imaging
- 3D Image Processing
Timeline
Comuted Tomography Technologist
Tucson Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
03.2021 - 12.2021
Student Radiologic Technologist
First Health Moore Regional Hospital
08.2020 - 03.2021
Certificate - Computed Tomography
Edgecombe Community College
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Fayetteville Technical Community College
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