Sierra Smith
Summary
- Well-qualified with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Human Resources Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
- Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Technologist
Accordia Urgent Care
04.2023 - Current
- Perform full range of lab tests, procedures and analysis for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases
- Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
- Presenting test results to providers and patients
- Use picture archiving and communication system (PACS) to ensure images are received by radiologist
- Set the control panel with a proven ability to utilize technology effectively to deliver diagnostic images
- Determine best anatomical positions to ensure quality diagnostic images.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Followed safety protocols and precautions for safe and hazard-free work environment.
- Enforced quality control protocols to maintain accuracy of test results.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with laboratory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Radiologic Technologist
Houston Healthcare
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Swab patients and resulting lab tests to include FLU, SARS, RSV, MONO and Streptococcus
- Produced high-quality images for accurate, reliable review and interpretation.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Phlebotomy training to run CBC's
- Ability to run Urinalysis, UPREG, and ICTO test
- Experience with working with patients of all ages and effectively adjusting to their level of needs.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Maintained required laboratory supplies inventory, and verified viability of supplies prior to use.
- Trained and oriented new medical technologists to perform and interpret tests.
- Conducted chemical analysis of body fluids to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
Student Intern
Houston Healthcare
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Hired during third clinical rotation as student technologist
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Monitored and adjusted imaging equipment for optimal quality standards.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Efficiently position patients and perform radiographic exams in compliance with all safety procedures both mobile and in the department
- Proficient in mobile exams and fluoroscopy
- Worked with patients of all ages, abilities and varying medical conditions to obtain optimal diagnostic images
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
Utilities Equipment Repairer
National Guard
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Perform maintenance on AC units and diagnose their functioning problems.
- Assisted the infantry in training.
- Preventative maintenance checks and services on all trucks in the motor pool
- Honorable Discharge in January 2022 after completing six year contract.
- Performed preventive maintenance to keep systems running at optimal efficiency.
- Tested equipment to uncover faults and determine repair needs.
- Completed preventive maintenance routines, documentation and procedures.
Sales Associate
Badcock Home Furniture
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Greeting customers with a friendly smile, responding to questions about the furniture, being sure that they understand what they are purchasing and providing outstanding customer service.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Dublin, GA05.2022
High School Diploma -
East Laurens High School
East Dublin, GA05.2016
Skills
- Fluent with computer software systems as well as quick to learn new systems
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Office Organization
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Microsoft Office
- EMR Charting
- Competent in running lab tests
- CPR certified
- Dedicated to my work and always eager to learn more to further my skills and abilities
- Passionate about helping others and showing them that they are in good hands
- Active listener who's responsive to patient needs
Timeline
Medical Technologist
Accordia Urgent Care
04.2023 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Houston Healthcare
05.2022 - 04.2023
Student Intern
Houston Healthcare
11.2021 - 05.2022
Sales Associate
Badcock Home Furniture
06.2018 - 01.2021
Utilities Equipment Repairer
National Guard
01.2016 - 01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
High School Diploma -
East Laurens High School
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