Shannon Egeland
Bismarck
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.
I'm a valued MRI Technologist bringing with me my cardiac experience to include but is not limited to the mechanical and electrical functionality of the heart and its hemodynamics.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist
Sanford Health Hospital
Bismarck
03.2019 - Current
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Operated MRI scanners to provide diagnostic imaging.
- Explained MRI procedures to patients, representatives and family members.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Injected dyes intravenously to improve contrast on scans.
- Collected patients' medical histories and documented important information in medical records.
- Selected appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
- Performed routine Cardiac imaging for our Cardiologists and our Electrophysiologist.
- Performed routine MRI exams on patients with conditional and non conditional cardiac devices.
- Acted as the liason for obtaining all of our outlying facilities diagnostic requests.
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Sanford Health Hospital
Bismarck
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Assisted physicians with surgical procedures and cardiac catheterizations.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Produced contrast-enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular systems with help of diagnostic imaging equipment.
- Was proficient in using devices such as Balloon pumps, IVUS, Impella, rotoblader.
- Assisted the Cardiothoracic Surgeons in doing TAVR and AAA procedures.
- Assisted Cardiothoracic Surgeons with implanting cardiac devices such as Pacemakers, ICD's, and Bi-V ICD's, along with loop recorders and Watchman's.
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
CHI St. Alexius Health Medical
Bismarck
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Assisted physicians with surgical procedures and cardiac catheterizations.
- Assisted the Electrophysiologist in EP studies along with cryoablations.
- Was part of a stemi team and assisted in emergent procedures.
- Compared measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to evaluate conditions and identify abnormalities.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
- Produced contrast-enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular systems with help of diagnostic imaging equipment.
- operated a Bi-plane C-arm in the Electrophysiology lab.
- Recorded blood pressure, limb volume changes and oxygen saturation to inform diagnostic processes.
- Set up equipment to prepare for patient procedures and tests.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology Technologist
Northland Community And Technical College
East Grand Forks, MN05.2007
Skills
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- People Skills
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Certificate in Radiology from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- MR certified
- BLS and ACLS
Timeline
MRI Technologist
Sanford Health Hospital
03.2019 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Sanford Health Hospital
08.2017 - 03.2019
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
CHI St. Alexius Health Medical
08.2015 - 08.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology Technologist
Northland Community And Technical College