Sonia M Mathieu
Sidney
Summary
Dynamic Radiological Technologist with extensive experience at Northern Light Inland Hospital, proficient in CT scanning and patient care. Recognized for exceptional multitasking and effective communication skills, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient safety. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and improving patient outcomes through collaborative teamwork and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiological Technologist
Northern Light Inland Hospital
01.2009 - Current
- Work with a diverse population such as; pediatric, geriatric, bariatric as well as physically, mentally and emotionally impaired
- Competently performs all aspects of a Radiologic Technologist including but not limited to OR and a variety of Fluoroscopy
- These skills include operating C-Arm, working cohesively with PACU, ICU, and ER staff to obtain diagnostic imaging
- Proficient navigating protocols and operating a 64 slice Somatom Cat Scan machine
- Trained and skilled starting IV's for intravenous access when injecting CT contrast mediums
- Perform quality/phantom testing on Dena and CT machine
- Perform weekly quality control for Hologic Selenia 3D Mammography machine
- Certified Mammography Technologist able to perform all aspects of imaging from yearly screening exams to diagnostic imaging and needle localizations
- Responsible for monthly mammogram follow-up documentation as an integral part of yearly inspection
- Scheduling patients when requests for short term follow ups are recommended by Radiologist
- Performing Bone Density exams on both male and female patients using Hologic technology
- Assisted with daily procedures/protocols in MRI, making call for implant safety information, IV starts and general patient care
- Active member of an initiative to eliminate deceased patients from computer database in an effort to avoid family members receiving reminder notifications posthumous
- Monthly coordinator for Tumor Board Meetings held at Northern Light Inland
- The role of the coordinator is to receive the list of patients, ensure that the Radiologist receives that list, the time/date of meeting and any be apprised of any changes or cancellations
- Experienced with digitizing film into a PACs system
- Experienced using multi-line phone systems Performing all tasks normally done in a Film Library, including but not limited to pushing/retrieving imaging, burning CD's
- Responsible for preparing and organizing the entire Imaging Departments outpatient schedule Next day
- These tasks include coordinating the timing if patient is scheduled for multiple exams, retrieving orders from providers, assuring the orders are correct based on diagnosis presented
- If order is incorrect, effectively communicating to provider and getting appropriate test for patient
Certified Education Technologist
SAD 18 School System
01.2000 - 01.2009
- Classroom support person for adolescents with multi level learning delays
- Daily skills: working one on one to decode and teach reading and writing
- Nurturing trust and compassion to achieve a successful learning environment that is free of shame and embarrassment
- Organizing the students daily schedules and deadlines for assignments
- Responsible for morning and afternoon duties on playground and gymnasium
CoOwner/Manager
Mathieu's Fitness Center
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Fitness Center
- Day Care Provider
- Housekeeping
- Professional fitness trainer, primary instructing all ages on how to use various equipment and walking them through beginner full body programs to start them on a safe path to health
- Scheduler
Education
Associates of Science in Radiological Technologies -
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, Maine05.2009
Skills
- Multitasking
- Radiologic imaging
- CT scanning
- Mammography techniques
- Quality control
- Patient scheduling
- IV insertion
- Emergency protocols
- Film digitization
- Team collaboration
- Record management
- C-Arm operation
- Effective communication
- Patient care
- Problem solving
- Image evaluation
- Portable radiography
- Contrast administration
- Patient positioning
Certification
- Kennebec Valley Community College-Associates of Science in Radiological Technologies, 2009
- Board Certified Mammographer, 01/01/10
- CPR Certified
References
- Ronald Masure, Mentor, Sidney, Maine, 207-616-8667
- Seth Hebert, Director of Radiology, Inland, Maine, 207-861-3097
- Tina Hintz
Volunteer Experience
- Caretaker, Volunteers as caretaker for local elder couple both wheelchair bound no less than 10 hours per month. Responsibilities include: meal planning and preparing, feeding, toileting, washing couple as well as simply a loving companion in their home.
- Transportation Volunteer, Volunteers to provide transportation to and from appointments for a 92 year old woman that has no family local to her.
Awards
- Earned Highest honors at KVCC
- Awarded Clinical Preceptor Excellence. This award was given by the students to honor exemplary clinical instruction
- Champion Award. Awarded by both coworkers in Radiology as well as other departments and patients acknowledging outstanding patient focused care.
Accomplishments
- Earned Highest Honors at KVCC
- Awarded Clinical Preceptor Excellance. This award was given by the students to honor exemplary clinical instruction
- Champion Award. Awarded by both coworkers in Radiology as well as other departments and patients acknowledging outstanding patient focused care.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Radiological Technologist
Northern Light Inland Hospital
01.2009 - Current
Certified Education Technologist
SAD 18 School System
01.2000 - 01.2009
CoOwner/Manager
Mathieu's Fitness Center
01.1993 - 01.2000
Associates of Science in Radiological Technologies -
Kennebec Valley Community College