Patient-focused Radiologic Technologist with over 15 years of experience in public health care field. Well-versed in producing accurate diagnostic images while comforting patients and providing clinical directives to staff. Demonstrated talents in guiding teams and strengthening relationships with patients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
University Medical Center Of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
11.2008 - Current
Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
Radiologic Technologist Mobile
Quality Medical Imaging
Las Vegas, NV
08.2007 - 12.2009
Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture images.
Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
Operated radiologic equipment to 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.
Created images using fluoroscopy, to help physicians assess and diagnose patients.
Obtained best imaging by determining exposure factors for individual patients.
Operated equipment to produce quality images of specific body parts.
Operated x-ray and mobile imaging equipment.
Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Scupture
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
05.2008
Certificate in Radiography - Radiologic Technology
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
05.2004
Skills
Time Management
Digital Radiography
Radiologic Technology
Fluoroscope (C-ARM)
Positioning Patients
Creative Thinking
Barium Swallow
Patient Assessments
Patient confidentiality
Patient shielding techniques
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
University Medical Center Of Southern Nevada
11.2008 - Current
Radiologic Technologist Mobile
Quality Medical Imaging
08.2007 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Scupture
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Certificate in Radiography - Radiologic Technology
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