Rashonda CRAWFORD
Grovetown
Summary
Productive professional with several years of progressive expertise in clinical settings. Highly knowledgeable in multimodality imaging. Skilled in providing patients with educational information and instruction to ease anxiety and produce high-quality, high-resolution images.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
MRI Technologist
Wellstar MCG
Augusta
04.2020 - Current
- Perform diagnostic MRI’s for examinations
- Has experience in using Philips and Siemens and formally GE equipment
- Provide optimal patient care by explaining and positioning patients
- Work with Radiologist for proper protocols for patients exams
- Operated MRI equipment to produce high-quality images, ensuring timely diagnosis and patient safety throughout procedures.
- Operated MRI scanners in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and safety standards.
- Administered IV contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals and antispasmodics to patients.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Provided instruction to patients regarding positioning for optimal imaging results.
- Explained MRI procedures to patients, representatives and family members.
Radiologic Technologist
Doctor’s Hospital
Augusta
10.2019 - 03.2025
- Operated Radiologic equipment in the operating room, emergency room, and performed fluoroscopic procedures
- Performed diagnostic images as needed in level 2 emergency cases
- Performed diagnostic imaging procedures using advanced radiographic equipment, ensuring high-quality images for accurate diagnoses.
- Evaluated patient histories and conditions to determine appropriate imaging procedures, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
- Operated portable x-ray machines in order to capture images of patients at bedside or other locations inside the hospital premises.
- Prepared sterile trays containing instruments necessary for special procedures like arthrograms.
- Reported any unusual findings observed during radiographic examinations immediately to the supervising physician.
Radiologic Technologist
Perfect Health Urgent Care
Evans
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to discuss patient history and imaging needs, fostering effective communication and care continuity.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, facilitating effective communication and continuity of care within the healthcare facility
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed, maintaining compliance with safety protocols and improving patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Performed diagnostic imaging procedures using advanced radiographic equipment, ensuring high-quality images for accurate diagnoses.
Education
Associate Degree - Radiologic Technology
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GASkills
- Proficient with a variety of radiography equipment
- Meticulous
- Detail-oriented
- Experience with trauma patients
- Experience with geriatric patients
- Experience with pediatric patients
- Committed to producing high-quality radiologic images
- Excellent patient care skills
- Perform Optimal MRI exams
- Work with radiologist for MRI proper protocols
- Give detailed instructions on the procedure while providing comfort in positioning with the goal of producing optimal imaging
Timeline
MRI Technologist
Wellstar MCG
04.2020 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Doctor’s Hospital
10.2019 - 03.2025
Radiologic Technologist
Perfect Health Urgent Care
05.2019 - 10.2020
Associate Degree - Radiologic Technology
Augusta Technical College