Rachel Wiginton RT(R)
Paris,AR
Summary
I am a full time student, while also working full time as a radiologic technologist. I am currently furthering my education by attending the Sonography program at the University fo Arkansas Fort Smith.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
Mercy Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, and produce diagnostic images.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Applied contrast media and monitored patient reactions to contrast agents.
Radiologic Student Technologist
Mercy Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Assist Radiologic Technologists
- Learn Critical Thinking skills
- Learn lab
- Perform QC on equipment in radiology and lab
Front Desk
Laws Drug Store
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Filled in when employees were needed
- Checked out customers
- Took phone calls/ wrote down what prescription needed to be filled
- Cleaned the store
- Helped with the drive thru
- Capped Vials
Online Grocery
Walmart
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Quickly get together customers orders, and takeout to the customer
- Very team oriented
- Use a lot of problem solving techniques
- Pick Customers orders efficiently
- Assist any customer in need.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiography
University of Arkansas- Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR05.2023
Senior -
Greenwood High School
Greenwood, AR05.2020
Skills
- MOS Word Certified
- Active listening skills
- Motivated team player
- Natural leader
- Strong work ethic
- Patient-oriented
- Excellent communication skills
- CPR Certified
- ARRT Certified
Awards
- Faculty roll 2016-2019- Greenwood High School
- Induction to National Honors Society- Greenwood High School
- American Cheer Association National Champion 2019
- All American 2016-2017
- Principle roll 2019-2020- Greenwood High School
- Dean’s List Spring Semester 2022- University of Arkansas- Fort Smith
- Dean's List Spring Semester 2023- University of Arkansas- Fort Smith
References
- Angie Elmore, Angie.elmore@uafs.edu, 1(479)651-8426
- Tracy Miller, tracybug@hotmail.com, 1(479)629-6551
- Karen Posey, kdposey77@mercy.net, 1(479)675-6247
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
Mercy Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Radiologic Student Technologist
Mercy Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2023
Online Grocery
Walmart
05.2020 - 01.2021
Front Desk
Laws Drug Store
06.2019 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Radiography
University of Arkansas- Fort Smith
Senior -
Greenwood High School
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