SANDRA Russo Rt(R)CT
Erath,LA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CT Technologist
ECU Chowan
Eden
- Placed IVs to prepare for injection of contrast media.
- Operated CT equipment to generate quality images and troubleshot problems.
- Used hospital computer systems to verify orders, view schedules and send information to PACs.
- Completed CT scans and related patient care procedures using age appropriate methods for patient's physical ability and individual limitations.
- Acquired accurate patient history and documented details in medical record.
- Followed proper procedures for working area with ionizing radiation and high magnetic fields.
- Evaluated equipment operation using standardized checklists.
- Educated patients on diagnostic imaging processes and positioning and counseled patients to address concerns and answer inquiries.
- Fostered relationships with patients to minimize anxiety and distress and enhance cooperation.
- Prepared contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals and anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under direction of radiologists.
- Oversaw work of junior personnel and students, correcting work and mentoring on techniques.
CT Technologist
Sentara Obici Hospital AMN Health
Suffolk, VA
09.2023 - Current
- Placed IVs to prepare for injection of contrast media.
- Operated CT equipment to generate quality images and troubleshot problems.
- Used hospital computer systems to verify orders, view schedules and send information to PACs.
- Completed CT scans and related patient care procedures using age appropriate methods for patient's physical ability and individual limitations.
- Acquired accurate patient history and documented details in medical record.
- Fostered relationships with patients to minimize anxiety and distress and enhance cooperation.
- Oversaw work of junior personnel and students, correcting work and mentoring on techniques.
- Educated patients on diagnostic imaging processes and positioning and counseled patients to address concerns and answer inquiries.
CT Technologist
ECU Health Chowan-AMN Health
Edenton, NC
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Placed IVs to prepare for injection of contrast media.
- Operated CT equipment to generate quality images and troubleshot problems.
- Used hospital computer systems to verify orders, view schedules and send information to PACs.
- Completed CT scans and related patient care procedures using age appropriate methods for patient's physical ability and individual limitations.
- Acquired accurate patient history and documented details in medical record.
- Followed proper procedures for working area with ionizing radiation and high magnetic fields.
- Educated patients on diagnostic imaging processes and positioning and counseled patients to address concerns and answer inquiries.
- Generated precise images of target body areas to aid physicians in diagnosing patients' issues.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
- Oversaw work of junior personnel and students, correcting work and mentoring on techniques.
CT Technologist
Thibodaux Regional Hospital-Snap Nurse
Thibodaux, LA
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Acquired accurate patient history and documented details in medical record.
- Completed CT scans and related patient care procedures using age appropriate methods for patient's physical ability and individual limitations.
- Operated CT equipment to generate quality images and troubleshot problems.
- Used hospital computer systems to verify orders, view schedules and send information to PACs.
- Placed IVs to prepare for injection of contrast media.
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
- Evaluated equipment operation using standardized checklists.
- Assisted radiologist with completing complex biopsy examinations.
- Helped patients feel comfortable with procedures by explaining steps and answering questions.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
- Positioned patients properly for scans and procedures, calmly giving instructions on when to stay still to optimize scans.
- Completed general administrative tasks to support radiology department.
- Educated patients on diagnostic imaging processes and positioning and counseled patients to address concerns and answer inquiries.
CT Technologist
WOMEN AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
LAFAYETTE, LA
06.2014 - 06.2022
- Placed IVs to prepare for injection of contrast media.
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
- Evaluated equipment operation using standardized checklists.
- Helped patients feel comfortable with procedures by explaining steps and answering questions.
- Positioned patients properly for scans and procedures, calmly giving instructions on when to stay still to optimize scans.
- Reset examination rooms between appointments by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Completed general administrative tasks to support radiology department.
- Acquired accurate patient history and documented details in medical record.
- Completed CT scans and related patient care procedures using age appropriate methods for patient's physical ability and individual limitations.
- Operated CT equipment to generate quality images and troubleshot problems.
- Used hospital computer systems to verify orders, view schedules and send information to PACs.
- Followed proper procedures for working area with ionizing radiation and high magnetic fields.
CT Technologist
VIDANT CHOWAN HOSPITAL
Edenton, NC
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Produce diagnostic images of inpatient, outpatient and emergency room patients
- Perform duties in both Cat Scan and Diagnostic Radiology independently without supervision
- Perform IV placement and contract injections
- Data entry of PHI, PACS System and EHR.
ST. JOSEPH / CANDLER HEALTH SYSTEM
Savannah, GA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Produce diagnostic images of impatient and emergency rooms patients in trauma situations perform portable x-rays
- Patient care and positioning of pediatrics, geriatrics and adults patients, and data entry of patient history and information into the pacs and meditech system
Radiology Intern
NASH HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
Rocky Mount, NC
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Produce diagnostic images of inpatients and emergency room patients in trauma situations
- Perform portable x-rays, transporting and positioning patients as well as patient care and flouro studies
- Cat Scan duties, loading contrast injectors and entering patient data into Misys System and PACS.
Education
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology
MRI Education Group
Miami, FL04.2023
Certificate Computed Tomography -
Edgecombe Community College
01.2009
Associates Degree - Radiography
01.2006
Phlebotomy Certificate -
Nash Community College
01.2004
Skills
- X-ray protocols
- Computed tomography
- Diagnostic imaging
- HIPAA
- Supply and inventory management
- Medical procedure support
- Equipment operation and calibration
- Patient positioning
- Radiology
- Public health
- Needle localization
- Patient safety
- Reliable & trustworthy
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- People skills
References
REFERENCES Dr. Allen Acomb Radiologist Women’s and childrens –(832) 647-3615 Alice Britton, Radiology Supervisor (Retired) – (252) 312-5841 Dr. Thomas Hunter – Martin General Hospital – (910) 330-7016 Carrie Gerard, RN, BSN Women’s and Children’s Hospital- (337) 470-5888 Dr. Rebecca Doise Women and Childrens hospital (337) 945-1431 Margaret Teeter Radiology supervisor 985-438-7877 Vera Sanders Assistant Radiology Manager252-312-6433
Additional Information
- NCSRT and ARRT Certified; Registered Radiographer; License Number: 404631-NC; Expires: 2/29/23
Timeline
CT Technologist
Sentara Obici Hospital AMN Health
09.2023 - Current
CT Technologist
ECU Health Chowan-AMN Health
06.2023 - 08.2023
CT Technologist
Thibodaux Regional Hospital-Snap Nurse
06.2022 - 06.2023
CT Technologist
WOMEN AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
06.2014 - 06.2022
CT Technologist
VIDANT CHOWAN HOSPITAL
01.2009 - 01.2014
ST. JOSEPH / CANDLER HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2006 - 01.2008
Radiology Intern
NASH HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
01.2005 - 01.2006
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology
MRI Education Group
Certificate Computed Tomography -
Edgecombe Community College
Associates Degree - Radiography
Phlebotomy Certificate -
Nash Community College
CT Technologist
ECU Chowan
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