Stephanie Gackowski
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
Efficient X-Ray Technologist known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly while maintaining accuracy. Skilled in patient positioning, radiation safety protocols, and image quality assessment. Excel at critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring optimal collaboration with healthcare teams and excellent patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant
Carolina Orthopedics and Neurosurgical Associates
Greenville , SC
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Assisted in casting, splinting and bracing of fractures or other orthopedic injuries.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
Radiologic Technologist
Carolina Orthopedics and Neurosurgical Associates
Greenville, USA
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Managed time efficiently while providing quality service at a high volume setting.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on X-ray equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and consistency with physician orders.
- Utilized radiation safety techniques to protect the patient, staff, and self from radiation exposure.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in order to provide exceptional patient care.
- Operated X-ray equipment to produce radiographs of designated body parts for diagnostic purposes.
- Set up rooms for specific procedures according to protocol requirements.
- Verified patient information, including name, medical record number, and date of birth, prior to performing any procedure or examination.
Radiologic Technologist
Nicklaus Childrens Hospital
Miami, USA
10.2011 - 09.2019
- Reduced children's anxiety and improved cooperation by educating on procedure details, while adapting to sudden changes to childs circumstances
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms, based in a pediatric trauma setting
- Administered contrast materials, to determine bowel conditions, foreign bodies, as well as urinary diseases while operating fluoroscope
- Maintained currency on radiologic technology and provided recommendations to leadership to update or replace equipment
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials, film, catheters and other medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low.
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Flow Management
- Patient-focused care
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Assessments
- Radiation safety
- Records Management
- Diagnostic Imaging
Timeline
Assistant
Carolina Orthopedics and Neurosurgical Associates
10.2019 - 01.2022
Radiologic Technologist
Carolina Orthopedics and Neurosurgical Associates
10.2019 - 01.2022
Radiologic Technologist
Nicklaus Childrens Hospital
10.2011 - 09.2019
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