Tamara Aldridge
Austin,TX
Summary
ARRT (VI), BSRS -Registered Radiologic Technologist with 18 years of experience conducting Interventional Cardiovascular, Interventional Radiology, Neuro, Vascular and EP procedures. Committed to providing high-quality radiologic services and excellent patient care. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Proficient user of Philips and GE Invasive Procedures Fluoro Systems as well as several Hospital Information Systems including Epic, Merge and COMPASS. BLS and ACLS CPR certified continuously since 2006.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Invasive Procedures Radiologic Technologist
Ascension Dell Seton
1500 Red River Austin, TX 78701
01.2024 - Current
- Perform Scrub/ Monitor duties for Neuro, IR, Cath and Vascular Procedures. Extensive call for 4 modalities.
- Facilitate positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Successful Preceptor in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care for 4 modalities.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to all radiation safety guidelines and protocols.
Travel Invasive Procedures Radiologic Technologist
Soliant Health, Inc LLC
Peachtree Corners, GA
07.2018 - 12.2023
- Worked on travel contracts for 11 hospitals with numerous extensions with Soliant Health.
- Facilitated positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors through effective communication, teamwork, and professionalism.
- Maintained high-quality imaging standards with meticulous attention to detail during image acquisition.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and special needs individuals.
- Successfully onboarded and trained staff across multiple modalities at various hospital assignments, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency.
Invasive Procedures Radiologic Technologist
Seton Healthcare Network/ Ascension Seton Brackenr
Austin, TX
09.2006 - 03.2021
- Completed a one-year intensive training program in Pediatric and Adult Interventional Radiology, Neuro, Cardiac Catheterization, and Electrophysiology at Seton Brackenridge Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Earned the trust and respect of physicians and colleagues through exceptional performance and leadership.
- Extensive Special Procedures experience as a scrub and x-ray technologist, including Acute Stroke, Ischemic Stroke, SAH, Aneurysm Coiling and AVM embolization's.
- Performed as a scrub tech with implantable cardiac arrhythmia devices and EP Ablation procedures including Transseptal , ICE and 3D Carto Mapping.
- Extensive experience in callbacks including stemi, cardiogenic shock, Impella, IABP, trauma, stroke therapy and other neuro IR emergencies.
- Extensive knowledge of catheters (wedge, diag, guide), wires, balloons, balloon pumps, BM and DE stents, FFR, OCT, CSI , IVUS and Rotoblator.
- Extensive experience in Peripheral Angiography including Atherectomy as well as Radial Approach.
- Served as Lead Technologist, overseeing inventory management, billing, and revenue optimization.
- Maintained PRN status from 2018 - 2021 between travel contracts.
- Conducted staff training successfully mentoring 20 trainees from 2009 to 2021.
- Contributed to operational excellence during the transition as Seton was acquired by Ascension.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Science
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA12-2024
Associate of Science - Applied Science- Radiologic Technology
Austin Community College
Austin, TX06-2006
Skills
- Skilled in both scrub and monitor technologist roles for diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures
- Experienced in special procedures and neurointerventional cases, excelling in both scrub and radiologic technologist positions
- Structural Heart: TAVR, EVAR, TEVAR, Mitral Clip, Tandem Duo
- Hybrid OR Room technologist
- Extensive experience on callback
- Staff Training
- Patient Safety
- Infection Control Practices
- ALARA Adherence
- Imaging Archiving
- Contrast Media Administration
- Sterile Procedures and Aseptic Technique
Timeline
Invasive Procedures Radiologic Technologist
Ascension Dell Seton
01.2024 - Current
Travel Invasive Procedures Radiologic Technologist
Soliant Health, Inc LLC
07.2018 - 12.2023
Invasive Procedures Radiologic Technologist
Seton Healthcare Network/ Ascension Seton Brackenr
09.2006 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Science
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Associate of Science - Applied Science- Radiologic Technology
Austin Community College