Timothy Medlin
San Diego,CA
Summary
Patient-focused Radiologic Technologist with over five years of experience in the medical imaging field. Well-versed in producing accurate diagnostic images while comforting patients and providing clinical directives to staff. Demonstrated talents in encouraging good teamwork among staff and strengthening relationships with patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
Scripps Green Hospital
02.2016 - 12.2022
- 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.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Served as informational resource for patients and families by educating about imaging processes and addressing questions and concerns.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Created images using fluoroscopy, [Type] and [Type] to help physicians assess and diagnose patients.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Executed various types of diagnostic imaging procedures on patients ranging in age from toddler to adult.
- Obtained best imaging by determining exposure factors for individual patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Pima Medical Institute
Chula Vista, CA05.2015
Skills
- Public Health
- Patient Safety
- Patient Advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Informed Consent
- Procedure Explanation
- Critical Thinking
- Digital Radiography
- PACS Operation
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- ALARA Adherence
- Infection Control Practices
- Patient Positioning
- Active Listening
- Fluoroscope (C-ARM)
- Compassionate and Caring
- Calming Strategies
- Comfort Patients
- HIPAA
- X-Rays
- Patient-Shielding
- Service-Orientation
- Troubleshooting
- Mathematics
Certification
- ARRT Licensed Radiologic Technologist - since 2015
- CRT Licensed Radiologic Technologist - since 2015
- CRT Fluoroscopy Licensed Radiologic Technologist - since 2015
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
Scripps Green Hospital
02.2016 - 12.2022
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Pima Medical Institute