Timothy Turner Jr
Locust Grove,GA
Summary
Certified Radiologic Technologist with passion for healthcare, seeking to launch career. Experienced in capturing high-quality diagnostic images using stationary and mobile equipment, properly positioning patients and safeguarding patients against radiation exposure. Offering strong administrative skills and expertise in various electronic health record programs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiographic Technologist
Tift Regional Medical Center
Tifton, Georgia
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Fostered relationships with patients to minimize patient anxiety and distress, and enhance cooperation.
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials, film, catheters and other medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low.
- Positioned patients and x-ray and CT equipment, and implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
- Positioned patients properly for scans and procedures, calmly giving instructions on when to stay still to optimize scans.
- Performed exams on infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatrics patients.
- Worked in general diagnostic, fluoroscopic, trauma, and surgical procedures.
- Gained experience operating the C-arm in OR procedures such as epidural’s, spine, orthopedic, cysto, and lap chole procedures
- Performed in trauma situations, portable exams, and readily available in emergency code situations.
- Experienced using PACS network, and Capacity Management.
- Transported patients pre and post exam
Radiology Technologist
Emory Healthcare Sports Complex
Decatur, GA
02.2020 - 10.2022
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Delivered comprehensive training to students and new technologists on equipment, imaging processing, patient relations and best practices.
- Oversaw scheduling, patient coordination and department and equipment maintenance for consistent department operations.
Interventional Radiology Technologist
Emory Musculoskeletal Institute
Decatur, GA
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
- Educated patients on diagnostic imaging processes and positioning and counseled patients to address concerns and answer inquiries.
- Prepared examination rooms between appointments by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Prepared contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals under direction of radiologists.
- Provided assistance to physicians and other technologists during complex procedures.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient and medical record confidentiality.
- Experience operating C-Arm, Ultrasound, and diagnostic X-Ray equipment.
Travel Radiology Technologist
Grady Memorial Hospital (AYA Travel Agency))
Atlanta, GA
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
- Positioned portable equipment using clinical judgment to capture quality images.
Travel Radiologic Technologist
The Christ Hospital (AYA Travel Agency)
Cincinnati, OH
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Delivered comprehensive training to students and new technologists on equipment, imaging processing, patient relations and best practices.
Travel Radiologic Technologist
Piedmont Athens Regional (AYA Travel Agency)
Athens, GA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed duties as a trusted OR Radiology Technician along with a variety of surgeries.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture
- medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Delivered comprehensive training to students and new technologists on equipment, imaging processing, patient relations and best practices.
Travel Radiologic Technologist
Grady Memorial Hospital (AYA Travel Agency)
Atlanta, GA
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed radiologic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients' medical conditions.
- Assisted with patient positioning, explained procedure to patient, and operated imaging equipment according to safety protocols.
- Maintained detailed records of all examinations performed, ensuring accuracy of data entry.
Radiologic Technologist
SSM DePaul Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Educated patients about radiological procedure risks, benefits and alternatives as well as post-exam restrictions or instructions.
- Operated portable x-ray machines in order to capture images of patients at bedside or other locations inside the hospital premises.
- Documented examination results accurately in patient records for future reference by healthcare providers.
- Processed digital images using PACS system for storage, retrieval and transmission purposes.
- Monitored patient's condition during radiologic procedures in order to maintain comfort level throughout the process.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Southern Regional Technical College
Moultrie, GAAssociate of Applied Science - General Studies
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GASkills
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Patient Safety and Care
- HIPAA
- Skilled using PACS and Synapses
- Transport
- C-Arm and Stationary Fluoroscopic Exams
- Capacity Management
- Skilled in Endoscopic, Surgical, Trauma, Outpatient, and Inpatient Exams
- Skilled using EPIC and Cerner
Affiliations
- Member and President of 2019 Class of Radiologic Technology
- Assisted with Student Mentoring
- Organized Banquets and Fundraisers
- Voted Emory University Rookie Educator by the 2021 graduating Radiology Technology class.
Clinical Experience
- Tift Regional Medical Center (Tifton, GA)
- Emory Healthcare (Orthopedic Clinic)
- Grady Memorial Hospital (Atlanta, Ga)
- The Christ Hospital (Cincinnati, Ohio)
- Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center (Athens, Ga)
- SSM Depaul Hospital (St. Louis, Missouri)
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
SSM DePaul Hospital
06.2024 - 09.2024
Travel Radiologic Technologist
Grady Memorial Hospital (AYA Travel Agency)
11.2023 - 02.2024
Travel Radiologic Technologist
Piedmont Athens Regional (AYA Travel Agency)
05.2023 - 08.2023
Travel Radiologic Technologist
The Christ Hospital (AYA Travel Agency)
10.2022 - 04.2023
Travel Radiology Technologist
Grady Memorial Hospital (AYA Travel Agency))
05.2022 - 10.2022
Interventional Radiology Technologist
Emory Musculoskeletal Institute
04.2021 - 10.2022
Radiology Technologist
Emory Healthcare Sports Complex
02.2020 - 10.2022
Radiographic Technologist
Tift Regional Medical Center
05.2019 - 12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Southern Regional Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
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