Sonja Mitchell
Philippi,WV
Summary
Patient-focused Radiologic Technologist with over twenty years of experience. Proven skills in leading and developing a high-performance radiology team, writing and updating policies and managing day-to-day operations with a practiced and hands-on style. Knowledgeable about patient care standards and radiology requirements. Focused on capably handling administrative needs to maintain an efficient and smooth department.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Radiology
Barbour Community Health Association
04.2022 - Current
- Developed a new radiology program for BCHA.
- Directed and motivated team of radiology professionals to deliver cost-effective and high-quality imaging and patient care.
- Wrote, implemented, managed, and updated all radiology policies.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision and ongoing staff development to employees.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Radiologic Technologist
Broaddus Hospital
08.2006 - 05.2022
- Operated x-ray and mobile imaging equipment in general radiology, emergency, and acute care settings.
- Created images using fluoroscopy during modified barium swallow studies.
- Created images with Computed Tomography.
- Completed intravenous access for procedures.
- Administered oral and intravenous contrast materials.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Served as informational resource for patients and families, educating about imaging process and addressing questions and concerns.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
Radiologic Technologist/Medical Assistant
Barbour County Family Medicine
08.2005 - 09.2007
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Served as informational resource for patients and families, educating about imaging process and addressing questions and concerns.
- Completed patient history and vital signs.
- Completed phlebotomy for laboratory testing, vaccinations, and urinalysis testing.
- Assisted physician with a variety of procedures.
- Completed insurance referrals and patient appointments.
Radiologic Technologist
West Virginia University Hospital
07.2004 - 08.2005
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Performed general radiology procedures.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
Education
Registered Radiologic Technologist - Radiologic Technology
WVUH School Of Radiologic Technology
07.2004
Skills
- Managerial Duties
- Diagnostic imaging
- Equipment Maintenance
- Patient Advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Records Management
- Patient-Shielding Techniques
- HIPAA
- Patient education
- Computed Tomography
- Phlebotomy
- Medical assistant procedures
- Staff development
- Operations management
Accomplishments
- 2005 WVUH Technologist of the year.
Certification
- ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist.
- CPR Certification.
References
- Jennifer Duvall
PA-C
Barbour Community Health Association
70 N Sturmer St.
Belington, WV 26260
(304) 672-3845
Jduvall@barbourhealth.org
- Leslie Pellegrin
(RT) R (M)
Barbour Community Health Association
(304) 365-8329
ilovewizofoz@msn.com
- Deirdre Grogg
(RT)R
1077 Tolley Rd.
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 476-0457
P_teews@hotmail.com
Timeline
Director of Radiology
Barbour Community Health Association
04.2022 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Broaddus Hospital
08.2006 - 05.2022
Radiologic Technologist/Medical Assistant
Barbour County Family Medicine
08.2005 - 09.2007
Radiologic Technologist
West Virginia University Hospital
07.2004 - 08.2005
Registered Radiologic Technologist - Radiologic Technology
WVUH School Of Radiologic Technology
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