Teddy Taylor

• Operated radiologic equipment to produce high quality imaging including Mobile and C-arm in the O.R.
• Cultivated a positive team atmosphere by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering collaboration among colleagues.
• Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
• Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to all radiation safety guidelines and protocols.
• Ensured patient safety and compliance with radiation protection standards, significantly reducing exposure risks.

Duties include: Scrubbing cases, preparing patients for diagnostic and acute therapeutic procedures, Stroke Thrombectomy, Endovascular Angioplasty and Stenting, Rotational and 3-D Angiography, CT, Radio Frequency.

• Applied contrast media and monitored patient reactions to contrast agents.
• Practice aseptic techniques to control infection risk and protect both patients and staff.
• Collaborate with Neuro and Vascular Interventional Radiologist to provide the highest quality care and treatment of our patients.

• Produced high-quality images for accurate, reliable review and interpretation including GI/GU, Tomography, IVP, Diagnostic and Trauma Imaging and utilizing mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.

• Duties include scrubbing with physicians and assist in diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures including balloon angioplasty, stenting, lysing and pacemaker insertion and removal procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge in sterile technique.
• Responsible for acquiring and maintaining an extensive ECG understanding and recognition required to assist in the treatment of urgent and emergent cardiovascular events.
• Was certified in basic and advanced cardiac life support including 12 lead ECG.
• Responsible for administering medications for conscious sedation under direct supervision of the physician.
• I developed and taught an "Introduction to Angiography" class to the second year radiology students. Students were required to pass a test to receive credit for the class.

• Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
• Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
• Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
• Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
• Trauma Imaging.

• Prepares patient for procedures using sterile technique.
• Scrub with physicians during diagnostic and interventional cases including Coiling, balloon angioplasty, stenting and lysing procedures.
• Responsible for administering medications for conscious sedation under the direct supervision of the physician.
• Responsible for maintaining IV and medication certification.
• Responsible for being on call.

• Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
• Captured images using mobile equipment and C-Arm in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
• GI/GU Studies
• Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
• Contributed to the ongoing teaching of the radiology students who did their clinical training in our department.
• Supported Interventional Radiology procedures with skillful preparation of patients; administering intravenous contrast media while monitoring vital signs throughout studies.
• Assisted in emergency situations where rapid response was critical to preserving patient health or saving lives.
• Prepared imaging equipment in alignment with strict safety and hygiene protocols.
• Trauma Imaging.

While working in the Navy as a Basic Radiographer, I also moonlighted as a Basic Radiographer Contingent At CalvertHealth Medical Center.

• Provided high quality imaging with meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
• GI/GU procedures
• Portable Imaging
• Optimized image quality by adjusting technical factors according to specific patient needs or clinical indications within prescribed dose limits.
• Trauma Imaging.

After graduating with honors from basic x-ray school I worked as a basic radiographer at Patuxent River Naval Hospital for the remaining two years of service.

• Provided high quality imaging with meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
• GI/GU procedures
• Portable Imaging
• Optimized image quality by adjusting technical factors according to specific patient needs or clinical indications within prescribed dose limits.
• Trauma Imaging

In September of 1990 I was given an honorable discharge and started the Radiologic Technologist program at Battle Creek Community College.