SHIRLEY MENZIES

MRI Radiologic Technologist, gifted at calming patients with warmth, competence, and caring communication throughout their MRI exam. Attention to protocol, establishing the patient environment, and comparing test orders to patient information. Establish appropriate patient environment and verifying test orders correlate to patient information. Consistently notice nuances, comparing protocols, consulting with Radiologists when situations change. Experience with Neuro,Body,MSK Cardiac and Breast imaging. Adept with a variety of equipment and rapidly proficient with new technologies. Examples include: Philips Acheiva 3T, GE 3T Discovery 750, 750WB Intra OP, PremierWB 70cm (air coil). Prior experience includes: GE 1.5T 23x,16x,15x. 450WB, Siemens 1.5T Symphony Maestro, Vision 1.5T, Espree and Harmony 1.0T and .2T Open. Currently working at the Seattle Veterans Medical Center.

Knowledgeable MRI Technologist with solid background in radiologic technology and history of ensuring accurate diagnostic imaging. Proven ability to handle complex procedures and maintain high standards of patient care. Demonstrated proficiency in operating advanced imaging equipment and effective communication with medical teams.

• Twice Awarded the Good Catch Award for putting the safety of our veterans first. Recognizing and reporting near misses and close calls is crucial in helping us to identify and repair system weaknesses.
• Updated MRI Safety practices which led to improved patient care without delay.
• Cochair MRI Safety Committee. [Results].

• R.T.(R)(MR)
• BLS
• VENIPUNCTURE
• WA DOH LICENSE
• ABRMS MRSO

ARRT 

ABRMS

• Evergreen Health Heroes Award Patients wrote in with exeptional comments on their care in Radiology

• Veterans Medical Center Good Catch Award . This was given twice to me for putting the safety of our Veterans first. Recognizing and reporting near misses and close calls is crucial in helping us to identify and repair system weaknesses.