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Sonya Edwards, RT(R)(MR)

Summary

Seasoned MRI tech with success in building relationships with both staff and radiologist.

Proficient order determination and appropriate imaging, many years of patient focused growth to offer.

Clear and compassionate communication, willing to lead or follow.

Reliable, organized and dependable with a positive attitude.


Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead MRI Technologist

Porter Advent Health
07.2022 - Current
  • educate patients on procedure details, instructions, answer questions
  • minimize anxiety and improve cooperation by alleviating concerns
  • review orders to determine medical imaging needs and appropriateness
  • determine factors for best image quality
  • Research implants or devices
  • administer contrast
  • IV start proficiency
  • 1.5 T and 3T
  • work well in team setting and independently
  • create technologist schedule
  • manage through put of patients
  • time keeper management

Travel MRI Technologist

Fusion Medical Staffing
12.2020 - 07.2022

All usual MRI duties as needed by each of the 5 OP/IP facilities I traveled with.


MRI Technologist

Breast Care Specialists
03.2015 - 09.2019

MRI Breast

MRI Breast Biopsy

MRI Supervisor

Northside Hospital Forsyth
09.2011 - 02.2015

MRI Technologist

Kaiser Permanente
07.2006 - 09.2011

MRI Technologist

Chattanooga Outpatient Center
05.2004 - 07.2006

X-ray, CT, MRI Technologist

Cleveland Community Hospital
01.2000 - 05.2004

Education

MRI Certification -

Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN
2004

Associate of Applied Science - Radiology

Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN
08.1999

Skills

  • ARRT
  • BLS
  • Follows ACR Guidelines
  • Informed Consent
  • IV proficient
  • Patient Safety
  • I-Stat
  • Staff Training
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient confidentiality

Timeline

Lead MRI Technologist

Porter Advent Health
07.2022 - Current

Travel MRI Technologist

Fusion Medical Staffing
12.2020 - 07.2022

MRI Technologist

Breast Care Specialists
03.2015 - 09.2019

MRI Supervisor

Northside Hospital Forsyth
09.2011 - 02.2015

MRI Technologist

Kaiser Permanente
07.2006 - 09.2011

MRI Technologist

Chattanooga Outpatient Center
05.2004 - 07.2006

X-ray, CT, MRI Technologist

Cleveland Community Hospital
01.2000 - 05.2004

MRI Certification -

Chattanooga State Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Radiology

Chattanooga State Community College
Sonya Edwards, RT(R)(MR)