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Rachelle Miracle RT(R)(CT)

133 Whittemore St. Auburn,MI

Summary

Hard-working and detail-oriented Healthcare Professional with over 17 years of experience working in CT. Proficient in determining imaging needs, positioning and immobilizing patients, administering oral and IV contrast media, and adept in producing accurate diagnostic images in accordance to quality control and established department protocols. Quick to build rapport with patients and been successful in easing anxieties while increasing cooperation. Highly motivated and knowledgeable, seeking to acquire a position as a Registered Computed Tomography Technologist within the organization.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Leave

Family Sabbatical
11.2021 - Current
  • Advocated Mental Wellness: Embarked on 2.5 year sabbatical focusing on personal mental health and well-being, acquiring mindfulness and stress-reduction techniques that benefit both personal and professional spheres
  • Championed Family Health: Devoted 2 years to care-giving for ailing parents whom have both since passed away in 2022 and 2023, enhancing patience and compassion skills for sick patients

Registered CT Technologist

McLaren Bay Region
07.2016 - 11.2021
  • Educate patients on procedure details, provide instructions and answer questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation... which in turn ensures optimal image quality by minimizing possible motion artifact.
  • Handle private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
  • Highly efficient with operating the Philips 64 and 128 slice scanners
  • Routinely perform CT procedures accurately as per ordering physician, while in compliance with department guidelines and imaging protocols set forth by Radiologists; start peripheral IVs, prepare and administer contrast materials for imaging procedures, and skilled and comfortable with full-scope of CT protocols, including Stroke, Trauma, TAVR, and Multi-Phase Imaging.
  • Proficient in retro image reconstruction, multi-planar reformation (MPR), and 3D post-processing. Comfortable with "head-to-toe" imaging requiring only one contrast bolus injection; with multiple exam splits of various body parts while attaching to correct accession numbers.
  • Operated equipment safely and maintained A.L.A.R.A. standards while performing all types of procedures
  • Developed and maintain courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Handle private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA.

Registered CT Technologist

West Branch Regional
01.2006 - 07.2016
  • Proficient on Philips Brilliance 40 slice scanner and Toshiba Aquillion 64 slice scanner
  • Experience in performing specialized CT procedures such as Cardiac CT
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation
  • Performed daily, weekly, and monthly QA testing
  • Worked flexible hours across day, night, weekend and holiday shifts.

CT Technologist

Bay Regional Medical Center
05.2004 - 04.2005
  • Facilitated positive care experience for patients, establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation
  • Reviewed physicians’ orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated CT equipment to capture and produce diagnostic images in accordance with department protocols set by Radiologist.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology

Delta College
University Center MI
05.2004

High School Diploma -

Garber High School
Essexville, MI
06.1996

Skills

  • Ability to interact effectively with patients, care givers, and multi-disciplinary healthcare teams
  • Proficiency with PACS and Radiology Information Systems
  • In depth understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy and pathology
  • Experience with Cerner software
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to utilize principles, theories, practices, techniques and methods of computed tomography in order to produce images of high diagnostic quality
  • Adheres to all Healthcare Behavior Standards and AIDET
  • Hospital experience with pediatric patients to geriatric
  • Experienced with training co-workers to be competent in Computed Tomography
  • Venipuncture; experienced with starting IVs
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Ability to multi-task efficiently and very detail oriented

Certification

  • ARRT# 379277
  • passed ARRT Radiology Registry - May 2004 (current)
  • passed ARRT Computed Tomography Registry - February 2008 (current)
  • Current BLS Certification Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)


Timeline

Personal Leave

Family Sabbatical
11.2021 - Current

Registered CT Technologist

McLaren Bay Region
07.2016 - 11.2021

Registered CT Technologist

West Branch Regional
01.2006 - 07.2016

CT Technologist

Bay Regional Medical Center
05.2004 - 04.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology

Delta College

High School Diploma -

Garber High School

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