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Sharon Simpson R.T. (R) CT MR

Bowling Green,KY

Summary

Productive MRI/CT professional with more than 30 years of experience in hospital clinical settings. Highly knowledgeable in multimodality imaging. Skilled in providing patients with educational information and instruction to ease anxiety and produce high-quality, high-resolution images. Expert in providing quality patient care when performing a range of diagnostic imaging procedures. Fast learner for new technology in MRI/CT.


Patients are very important to me. They deserve the best care possible and this is what I strive to do for each and every patient.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

MRI/CT Technologist/Lead Technologist

HCA
Bowling Green, KY
06.1984 - 11.2023
  • Proficient operating GE 1.5T MRI scanner
  • Proficient operating multiple CT platforms up to and including the GE 64-Slice scanner
  • Proficient at executing a range of exams including body, neurological and musculoskeletal
  • ARRT board certified in MRI, CT and X-ray
  • Maintained ACR accreditation for both MRI and CT
  • Managed a core team of 5 MRI/CT technologist and co-managed 6 additional MR/CT technologist
  • Performed QC on MRI and CT scanners
  • Responsible for keeping MRI and CT protocols up-to-date
  • Other duties for MRI: Assured patient safety by screening for any contraindications prior to scan. Started IV's for pressure injections. Obtained outside prior scans and reports for Radiologist. Maintained a safe environment while scanning anesthesia patients. Maintained MRI safety zones according to industry standards.
  • Other duties for CT: Obtained patient history and symptoms; screening patient prior to scan and IV contrast injection. Started IV's for pressure injections. Obtained previous CT's for Radiologist. Assisted Radiologists during biopsy/drainage procedures.

PRN MR Tech

AIM. (Mobile MRI)
Caverna, KY
03.2018 - Current
  • PRN for mobile MRI
  • Proficient operating GE 1.5T Voyager
  • Responsible for executing brain, musculoskeletal, abdomen and other extremity scans

Rad Tech/CT/Special Procedures Technologist

Dr. Terry Tyler
Owensboro, KY
08.1983 - 06.1984
  • Assisted with opening an outpatient radiology office with Dr. Terry Tyler in Owensboro KY
  • Responsibilities included performing CT scans, radiology exams, mammograms and other special procedures

Rad/CT/Mammo/Special Procedures Technologist

Medical Center of Bowling Green
Bowling Green, KY
08.1976 - 08.1983
  • Performed X-ray exams, including fluoroscopy, as well as mammography, CT, and other special procedures
  • Served on-call for special procedures and CT for emergent exams

CT Travel

IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington, IN
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Scanned on a Seimens CT scanner along with partial experience on Syngo Via
  • Experience using Cerner
  • Scanned ER & Inpatients using proper protocol
  • Started IV's when needed
  • Pressure injected patients with IV contrast
  • Worked as a team with fellow CT techs to have the best outcome for our patients.

Travel CT/X-ray Tech

Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Leitchfield Ky
Leitchfield, KY
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical histories, accurately documenting information.
  • Administered and prepared oral or injected contrast media to patients to improve visibility of tissues, blood vessels and organs.
  • Recorded and processed treatment records and patient data, using EPIC
  • Performed diagnostic imaging procedures by operating x-ray, and computed tomography scans.

CT Travel Technologist

IU Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Scanned ER CT patients at Level 1 trauma center.
  • Proficient scanning ER patients & Inpatients on Picker CT scanner, following protocols.
  • Experience using EPIC
  • Restarted IV's, when necessary, for pressure injecting IV contrast with pressure injector.
  • Worked as a team with other technologists, Radiologists, Physicians and Residents to ensure correct scan is performed.

Education

ARRT Radiological Technologist - Radiology Technologist

Good Samaritan Hospital Radiological School
Vincennes, IN
06.1976

Skills

  • MRI Technologist (Board certified)
  • Computed tomography (Board certified)
  • Experience with GE MRI & CT scanner
  • Experience with Seimens CT scanner
  • Experience with Toshiba/Cannon CT scanner
  • Experience with Picker CT scanner
  • Acquiring ACR accreditation for CT & MRI
  • Patient safety
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Quality control
  • Active listening
  • Troubleshooting
  • Staff training
  • Customer service
  • Reliable and trustworthy

References

Brandi Cockrane. Supervisor CT @ IU Methodist-Indianapolis Ind

812-484-5324

Katie Koontz. Supervisor CT/MRI @ IU Health Bloomington, Ind

812-327-2142

Gary Thompson. Supervisor of MRI @ AIM

502-550-8650

Roxanne Thomas. Fellow CT/MRI Tech

(270) 991-3812

Bruce White. Fellow CT/MRI tech

(270) 320-2441

Timeline

CT Travel Technologist

IU Methodist Hospital
06.2023 - 01.2024

Travel CT/X-ray Tech

Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Leitchfield Ky
01.2023 - 04.2023

CT Travel

IU Health Bloomington Hospital
03.2022 - 10.2022

PRN MR Tech

AIM. (Mobile MRI)
03.2018 - Current

MRI/CT Technologist/Lead Technologist

HCA
06.1984 - 11.2023

Rad Tech/CT/Special Procedures Technologist

Dr. Terry Tyler
08.1983 - 06.1984

Rad/CT/Mammo/Special Procedures Technologist

Medical Center of Bowling Green
08.1976 - 08.1983

ARRT Radiological Technologist - Radiology Technologist

Good Samaritan Hospital Radiological School

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