Sarah Jensen
Otsego,MN
Summary
Experienced CT Technologist at Mercy Hospital with a focus on cardiac CTA and patient management. Achievements include improved patient care through strategic planning and communication. Expertise in Epic documentation and PACS systems, facilitating efficient and accurate exam processes while maintaining strong patient and staff rapport.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT TECHNOLOGIST
Mercy Hospital
Coon Rapids, MN
03.2002 - Current
- Executed routine and emergent CT scans, CTA, biopsies, and drains on Siemens scanners.
- Conducted CT Calcium Score and cardiac CTA scans, including TAVR and coronary studies.
- Performed diverse procedures for patients across all age groups, from neonates to geriatrics.
- Scheduled and conducted inpatient, outpatient, and ER patient exams promptly.
- Initiated IVs and ran ISTAT creatinine tests as required.
- Maintained and set up patient rooms to ensure optimal conditions.
- Coordinated with departments to prioritize and streamline patient exam processes.
- Utilized digital PACS and Epic systems for exam documentation and information retrieval.
CT TECHNOLOGIST
Maple Grove Hospital
Maple Grove, MN
01.2009 - 10.2014
- Executed a variety of CT scans, CTA, biopsies, and drains on Siemens 64-slice systems.
- Administered effective CT Calcium Score and CTA Cardiac evaluations.
- Performed procedures across all patient age groups efficiently.
- Managed timely scheduling of inpatient, outpatient, and ER examinations.
- Initiated IVs while conducting ISTAT creatinine tests when indicated.
- Set up patient rooms to maintain optimal procedural readiness.
- Worked collaboratively with departments to streamline patient exam scheduling.
- Utilized Epic and Synapse systems for comprehensive documentation and data retrieval.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
American Military University
Charles Town, WV05-2027
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
NORTHWEST TECHNICAL COLLEGE
08-1998
Skills
- Image evaluation and cardiac CTA expertise
- Team collaboration in healthcare
- Effective communication
- Creative and analytical problem solving
- Strategic organizational development
- Attention to detail
- Epic and PACS proficiency
- IV initiation efficiency
- Patient scheduling optimization
- Time management
- Rapport building with patients and staff
- Compliance adherence
- Staff training effectiveness
- Efficient staff scheduling implementation
Certification
- ARRT (R)
- ARRT (CT)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CT TECHNOLOGIST
Maple Grove Hospital
01.2009 - 10.2014
CT TECHNOLOGIST
Mercy Hospital
03.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
American Military University
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
NORTHWEST TECHNICAL COLLEGE