RUTH RICKETTS
Stockbridge,Ga
Summary
Accomplished Computed Technologist with a compassionate nature, personal care expertise and a track record of upholding the highest level of patient satisfaction. Outstanding technical ability with experience in the field of Radiography, Bone Density, Mammogram . Quickly learns new concept, procedures and willingly accepts and uses constructive criticism and suggestions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Computed Tomography Technologist (Staff)
Emory Healthcare
10.2018 - Current
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Injected contrast for CT scans in accordance with department policy.
- Calibrated, maintained and troubleshot radiologic equipment to minimize operational downtime.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses and other team members concerning patient status, diagnoses and related information.
Computed Tomography and Radiologic Technologist (Staff)
Northside Hospital Atlanta
05.2013 - 09.2022
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
Computed Tomography Technologist
Piedmont Healthcare
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Injected contrast for CT scans in accordance with department policy.
- Complied with department and hospital radiation and safety standards.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses and other team members concerning patient status, diagnoses and related information.
Computed Tomography Technologist (Traveller -Level I Trauma)
Kendall Regional Medical Center Emergency Room
12.2017 - 06.2018
Computed Tomography Technologist (Traveller - Level 1 Trauma
Aventura Hospital & Medical Center
10.2017 - 12.2017
Computed Tomography Technologist (Traveller- Level 1 Trauma)
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital: Emergency Room
07.2017 - 10.2017
Computed Tomography Technologist (Traveller - Stroke Center)
Oroville Hospital- Emergency Room
02.2017 - 07.2017
Computed Tomography Technologist (Traveller-Trauma/Stroke)
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Emergency Room
09.2016 - 12.2016
Computed Tomography Technologist (Traveller-Trauma/Stroke)
Tucson Medical Center
06.2016 - 09.2016
Radiologic and CT Technologist (Staff )
Atlanta Medical Center, Level 1 Trauma Center
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
Radiologic and Bone Density Technologist (Staff)
Southside Medical Center
02.2012 - 11.2012
Education
Certification in Computed Technology - Radiologic Science (CT)
MRI-CT EDGroup
Hialeah, FL2015
Certification in Radiologic Science - Boynton Bch
Bethesda School of Science
Boynton Beach, FL2012
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Customer Service
- Effective Communication Skills
- Decision Making Skills
- Active Listening Skills
- Venipuncture Skills
- BLS/CPR
Certification
Florida CRT80663
NYC CRT034935
California RHT00106540
Hawaii R-3940
Affiliations
ARRT
ASRT
GSRT
Additional Information
- Siemens Force 384 slice
- Siemens Edge 128 slice
- Siemens Somatom Definition AS 64 slice
- GE HD 750 Discovery 64 Slice
- GE Lightspeed VCT 64 Slice
- GE Optima 64 Slice
- GE Lightspeed 16 Slice
- Philips Brilliance 16, 64 and 256 Slice
- MedRad Injector
- Ulrich CT Motion Triple Head Injector
- Cerner, Meditech, GE PACS, Sectra PACS, Star Radiology, Epic software
Timeline
Computed Tomography Technologist
Piedmont Healthcare
02.2019 - 02.2022
Computed Tomography Technologist (Staff)
Emory Healthcare
10.2018 - Current
Computed Tomography Technologist (Traveller -Level I Trauma)
Kendall Regional Medical Center Emergency Room
12.2017 - 06.2018
Computed Tomography Technologist (Traveller - Level 1 Trauma
Aventura Hospital & Medical Center
10.2017 - 12.2017
Computed Tomography Technologist (Traveller- Level 1 Trauma)
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital: Emergency Room
07.2017 - 10.2017
Computed Tomography Technologist (Traveller - Stroke Center)
Oroville Hospital- Emergency Room
02.2017 - 07.2017
Computed Tomography Technologist (Traveller-Trauma/Stroke)
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Emergency Room
09.2016 - 12.2016
Computed Tomography Technologist (Traveller-Trauma/Stroke)
Tucson Medical Center
06.2016 - 09.2016
Radiologic and CT Technologist (Staff )
Atlanta Medical Center, Level 1 Trauma Center
03.2015 - 06.2016
Computed Tomography and Radiologic Technologist (Staff)
Northside Hospital Atlanta
05.2013 - 09.2022
Radiologic and Bone Density Technologist (Staff)
Southside Medical Center
02.2012 - 11.2012
Certification in Computed Technology - Radiologic Science (CT)
MRI-CT EDGroup
Certification in Radiologic Science - Boynton Bch
Bethesda School of Science
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