SHAKA J. BALLANTYNE
Calverton,N.Y.
Summary
To work in a hospital setting where I can advance in my career as a Cardiovascular Technologist and provide optimal patient care. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist
Huntington Hospital
Huntington, NY
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Prepared and maintained equipment for use in the lab, such as balloons, wires, catheters.
- Monitored patient vital signs during invasive cardiovascular procedures.
- Set up equipment to prepare for patient procedures and tests.
- Interpreted test results accurately and communicated findings to physicians promptly.
- Provided support to patients before, during and after the procedure including preparing them for surgery.
Computerized Tomographic Technologist/Radiologic Technologist
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital
10.2020 - Current
- Produce computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of designated areas as ordered
- Prepare and enter written documentation as required by the department such as informed patient consent
- Proficient in selecting appropriate scan sequences to desired scan study
- Experience in emergency room trauma protocols and responses.
Special Procedures Technologist
NY Langone Huntington Medical Group
11.2020 - Current
- Providing explanations of imaging procedures; answering questions to reducing patient anxiety
- Provide timely and accurate assessment, identification and delivery of special procedures by physician’s orders
- Confirm patient identification, review imaging request and prepare patient for sterile procedures
- Ensure adequate inventory of supplies and device availability.
Radiologic Technologist
Eastern Long Island Hospital
08.2019 - Current
- Perform all diagnostic, fluoroscopic, portable and OR examinations including vascular
- Perform duties adhering to patient safety and radiation safety standards of practice
- Check patient identification and complete radiographic study for Radiologist review.
Patient Account Specialist
Peconic Bay Medical Center Northwell Health
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Responsible for submitting bills to insurance carriers and posting payment to accounts
- Researched patient eligibility and updated coordination of benefits to ensure payment
- Managed accounting procedures on all Medicare and Medicaid transactions.
Education
Peconic Bay Medical Center Northwell Health, School of Radiologic Technology
08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
SUNY Oswego
12.2014
Skills
- ECG Rhythm Interpretation
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Data Transcription
- Vitals Monitoring
- Patient Relations
Certification
- American Registry of Radiologic Technology, 08/2019, Present
- Basic Life Support CPR, 07/2017, Present
Timeline
Special Procedures Technologist
NY Langone Huntington Medical Group
11.2020 - Current
Computerized Tomographic Technologist/Radiologic Technologist
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist
Huntington Hospital
04.2020 - 11.2020
Radiologic Technologist
Eastern Long Island Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Patient Account Specialist
Peconic Bay Medical Center Northwell Health
05.2015 - 12.2016
Peconic Bay Medical Center Northwell Health, School of Radiologic Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
SUNY Oswego
- American Registry of Radiologic Technology, 08/2019, Present
- Basic Life Support CPR, 07/2017, Present
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