Susan Szpytek
Muskogee,OK
Summary
Experienced Radiologic Technologist with a strong background working in a Level 1 Trauma Center. Skilled in performing imaging procedures across operating room, outpatient, and inpatient settings, while thriving in high-volume, fast-paced environments. Proven ability to mentor and guide students in clinical settings, fostering their professional development and technical skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiology Technologist
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, Illinois
05.2021 - Current
- Provided instruction to patients prior to exams on how to prepare for the procedure.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines while operating radiation producing equipment.
- Managed inventory of supplies needed for radiology services such as contrast agents, syringes and needles.
- Positioned patients correctly so that optimal imaging could be obtained with minimal radiation exposure.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
- Ensured that all imaging equipment is properly maintained and serviced according to manufacturer's guidelines.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers in order to provide coordinated care for each patient.
- Reviewed image quality for accuracy before releasing images to physicians for interpretation.
- Operated imaging equipment to produce quality images for diagnosis.
- Monitored patients during exams, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
- Assessed student competency levels through direct observation in the hospital setting.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology Technologist
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL04-2021
Skills
- Level 1 Trauma Experience
- Surgery Experience
- Mentoring students
- Collaborative care
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Digital radiography
- HIPAA
- PACS management
- Pediatric imaging
- Portable X-ray
- Surgical radiography
- ALARA adherence
Certification
- ARRT
Timeline
Radiology Technologist
Advocate Christ Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology Technologist
Moraine Valley Community College