Steven Pritchett
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Personable Radiologic Technologist who enjoys public health and education, having a 17-year career background. Expert in X-ray, CT and C-arm, adaptable learnig new technologies and techniques to keep up with medical advancements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
PAM Specialty Hospital
SARASOTA, FL
10.2005 - Current
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Operated radiologic equipment; CT, C-ARM and portable xray to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating room, and patients' bedsides.
Radiologic Technologist
Gulf Coast Orthopedics
Sarasota, FL
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Developed and delivered training programs for students and technologists to educate on best practices for equipment operation, image processing and patient care.
- Welcomed patients in a busy medical office and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
- Executed various types of diagnostic imaging procedures on patients ranging in age from toddler to adult.
- Operated x-ray and mobile imaging equipment, C-ARM, in the OR, during surgery.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Keiser University
Sarasota, FLSkills
- X-rays
- Radiologic technology
- Patient shielding techniques
- Diagnostic imaging
- Patient confidentiality
- Indirect Patient Care
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
PAM Specialty Hospital
10.2005 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Gulf Coast Orthopedics
08.2004 - 08.2005
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Keiser University