Robyn Hitt
Summary
Skilled Radiologic Technologist with over 15 years of experience , mastering fluoroscopic and surgical radiography. Demonstrated excellence in enhancing patient safety and experience through compassionate care and meticulous attention to detail. Achieved significant improvements in diagnostic imaging clarity and efficiency, leveraging expertise in patient positioning and direct patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiologic
Oroville Hospital
05.2015 - 07.2023
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
- Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, patients' bedsides, and sterile surgical suites.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Aided in reducing repeat examinations due to image artifacts or poor positioning through thorough pre-imaging assessments.
- Reduced exam times for patients by effectively utilizing digital imaging equipment for faster image processing and storage.
- Collaborated with radiologists to refine imaging techniques, resulting in clearer diagnostic images.
- Ensured patient safety and compliance with radiation protection standards including proper use of lead shielding and the ALARA principle, significantly reducing exposure risks.
- Increased diagnostic accuracy by meticulously evaluating images and providing detailed notes and patient histories to radiologists.
- Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality radiographs on all varieties of patient demograpics.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Assisted pain management doctors in performing special imaging procedures.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to radiology.
- Cultivated a positive team atmosphere by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering collaboration among colleagues.
- Utilized C-arm equipment expertly to assist in surgeries and special procedures while maintaining the sterile field.
- Utilized fluoroscopy equipment and administered appropriate contrast to assist radiologists in performing all diagnostic fluoroscopy procedures including GI studies, arthrograms, hysterosalpingograms, VCUGs, ect.
- correctly utilized all HIS and RIS systems to properly push exams to radiologist as well as properly archive exams.
- Utilize double patient identification to ensure the proper exam is performed on the proper patient every time.
- Applied skills in all hospital settings and a busy outpatient clinic attached to the orthopedic office, requiring me to have a working knowledge of removing and replacing braces, splints, and other immobilization devices on children, adults, geriatric patients, ect.
- transferring patients safely from bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to exam table, while maintaining my own safety.
- working knowledge of how to use slide boards, hoyer lifts and other transfer equipment safely and effectively.
- assisted speech pathologists in performing modified barium swallows utilizing fluoroscopy equipment.
- properly use all personal protective equipment and protocols to prevent the spread of communicable diseases and contact with bodily fluids in inpatient, outpatient, and sterile environments ranging from standard protocols to special contact protocols.
Radiologic Technologist II
Renown Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2010 - 02.2014
- main job duty was operating c-arm equipment effectively to assist pain management doctors with needle localizations.
- Effectively produced images using proper exposure factors based on patient demographics and exam type.
- properly used computer and archive systems while maintaining HIPPA policies.
- safely transfer patients to procedure table and properly position patient for the doctor.
- properly maintain the sterile field and use necessary PPE.
- set up sterile trays with supplies needed for procedures using sterile technique.
Radiologic Technologist II
Renown South Meadows Medical Center
09.2008 - 08.2010
- produced high quality diagnostic images using correct exposure factors based on patient demographics in all departments of the hospital including the emergency room, med/surg, ICU, NICU, outpatient clinic, ect.
- used portable equipment to produce high quality diagnostic images bedside in all inpatient and emergency rooms.
- working knowledge of fluoroscopy equipment and prepared room and patient for fluoro exams including proper administration of correct contrast to assist radiologists in performing GI studies, arthrograms, ect.
- used c arm equipment to effectively produce high quality images for orthopedic and spinal surgeries while maintaining the sterile field.
- proper use of lead shielding and ALARA principles to keep radiation exposures to patients and staff ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations.
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV08-2008
Skills
- Fluoroscopic Procedures
- Surgical radiography
- Gastrointestinal Imaging
- Trauma Imaging
- Portable Radiography
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Safety
- Orthopedic Imaging
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Patient Positioning
Certification
- R.T. (R) (ARRT) ID# 445847
Valid thru 08/2025
- BLS certified
Timeline
Radiologic
Oroville Hospital
05.2015 - 07.2023
Radiologic Technologist II
Renown Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2010 - 02.2014
Radiologic Technologist II
Renown South Meadows Medical Center
09.2008 - 08.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Truckee Meadows Community College
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