Shalimar Attaway
New Lenox,IL
Summary
- ARRT-Registered technologist with 19 years of MRI experience and 13 years experience in CT and X-ray. With this experience comes the knowledge, common sense, and compassion that is necessary to build a trusting rapport with patients, ease their anxieties and provide a more accurate diagnosis.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist
St. James Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors, and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images.
- Positioned patients to obtain quality MRI images.
- Used fluoroscopy, mammography and computed tomography to evaluate patients.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
MRI Technologist
Silver Cross Hospital
02.1988 - 05.2023
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic, and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films, and chemicals.
- Administered IV drugs to patients to create contrasts on scanned images.
- Prepared patients for MRI procedures and monitored their condition during the scan.
- Interacted with patients to explain MRI scans and answer questions, providing reassurance and comfort throughout the process.
- Educated patients on procedure, answering questions, and alleviating concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians to discuss radiologic results and establish proper diagnosis.
- Performed MRI-guided breast biopsies
- Clinical Coordinator/ Supervised students from Midwestern Career College
- Member of Silver Cross Hospital MRI Safety Committee
Cashier
Eagle Foods
04.1983 - 07.1989
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Education
Associate of Science - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology
South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, IL05.2004
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL05.1998
Skills
- Health Education
- Mammography
- Empathetic
- Patient Confidentiality
- Adaptable
- Team Player
- Unit Administration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Venous Puncture
Affiliations
- IL Member of American Registry of Radiologic Technology
- ASRT MRI Registered
Certification
- CPR Certified
- IDN Certified
Timeline
MRI Technologist
St. James Hospital
06.2023 - Current
MRI Technologist
Silver Cross Hospital
02.1988 - 05.2023
Cashier
Eagle Foods
04.1983 - 07.1989
Associate of Science - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology
South Suburban College of Cook County
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
College of DuPage
- CPR Certified
- IDN Certified
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