Tamara Galjour RT. (R) (CT)(ARRT)
Belle Chasse, La,Louisiana
Summary
Capable Radiology Technician /CT Tech licensed in siemens, Phillips and GE , cannon X-ray equipment operation. Works within clinical setting to schedule and perform diagnostic imaging in support of physician efforts to understand patient condition. Competent professional emphasizing safety in operating sophisticated equipment. Knowledgeable Healthcare professional with significant background in radiology positions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT Technologist/Radiology Technician
Plaquemines Medical Center
07.2015 - Current
- Responded to physician questions and needs regarding patients.
- Injected contrast for CT scans in accordance with department policy.
- Tended to physical and psychological patient preparation, calmly talking through procedures while positioning patients for scans and x-rays to alleviate nervousness or anxiety.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Trained and supervised new radiologic technologists and technicians.
- Repaired and troubleshot radiologic equipment.
Lead CT Technologist
LCMC West Jefferson Medical Center
10.2003 - Current
- Injected contrast for CT scans in accordance with department policy.
- Calibrated, maintained and troubleshot radiologic equipment to minimize operational downtime.
- Complied with departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety, heeding appropriate reporting requirements.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses and other team members concerning patient status, diagnoses and related information.
- Tended to physical and psychological patient preparation, calmly talking through procedures while positioning patients for scans and x-rays to alleviate nervousness or anxiety.
- Complied with department and hospital radiation and safety standards.
- Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
- Performed radiographic imaging procedures according to established protocols.
- Trained and supervised new radiologic technologists and technicians.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA10.2003
High School Diploma -
West Jefferson High School
Harvey, LA05.1986
Skills
- Healthcare Regulations
- Patient Positioning
- Imaging Software
- Patient Education
- Ethical Conduct
- CT Protocols
- Cross-Sectional Anatomy
- Medical Terminology
- Critical Thinking
- Self-Motivation
- Contrast Administration
- Radiologic Imaging
- HIPAA Compliance
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Patient Safety
- Diagnostic Imaging
Certification
- Licensed Radiology Computed Tomography ARRT ID 374569
- Louisiana L.R.T Licensed
- LSBME Lab Assistant Licensed
Timeline
CT Technologist/Radiology Technician
Plaquemines Medical Center
07.2015 - Current
Lead CT Technologist
LCMC West Jefferson Medical Center
10.2003 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Delgado Community College
High School Diploma -
West Jefferson High School
- Licensed Radiology Computed Tomography ARRT ID 374569
- Louisiana L.R.T Licensed
- LSBME Lab Assistant Licensed
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