TROY MCMORRIS
Manistee,MI
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
MRI Technologist
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
Manistee, MI
06.1991 - 03.2022
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images.
- Positioned patients to obtain quality MRI images.
- Administered IV drugs to patients to create contrasts on scanned images.
- Reviewed images to confirm quality scans.
- Educated patients on procedure, answering questions and alleviating concerns.
MRI Technologist
Greater Flint MRI
Flint, MI
12.1988 - 06.1992
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate images.
- Positioned patients to obtain quality MRI images.
- Administered IV drugs to patients to create contrasts on scanned images.
- Reviewed images to confirm quality scans.
- Educated patients on procedure, answering questions and alleviating concerns.
- Produced and presented patient images and relevant information to physicians for diagnosis.
- Adjusted equipment to obtain optimal resolution before imaging operations.
Radiologic Technologist
Diagnostic Radiology Associates
Flint, MI
05.1988 - 12.1988
- 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.
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Executed various types of diagnostic imaging procedures on patients ranging in age from toddler to adult.
- Used radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to maintain safety of patients and staff.
- Monitored patients for signs of adverse reactions or other abnormalities of significance.
- Helped patients into proper positions for procedures and provided instructions on remaining still for duration of each scan.
- Developed radiologic imagery for diagnostic purposes and prepared reports for physicians.
Radiologic Technologist
US Army Irwin Army Hospital
Fort Riley, KS
02.1987 - 03.1988
- 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.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Operated equipment to produce quality images of specific body parts.
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Used radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to maintain safety of patients and staff.
- Monitored patients for signs of adverse reactions or other abnormalities of significance.
- Helped patients into proper positions for procedures and provided instructions on remaining still for duration of each scan.
- Developed radiologic imagery for diagnostic purposes and prepared reports for physicians.
- Initiated protocols to protect patients and personnel against radiation during procedures.
Education
Certificate in Radiologic Technology -
US Army Academy of Health Sciences
Fort Sam Houston, TXHigh School Diploma -
Linden High School
Linden, MI06.1982
Skills
- X-rays
- Patient shielding techniques
- Patient confidentiality
- Radiologic technology
- Patient Advocacy
- Records management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Patient education
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Decision Making
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Data Entry
Timeline
MRI Technologist
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
06.1991 - 03.2022
MRI Technologist
Greater Flint MRI
12.1988 - 06.1992
Radiologic Technologist
Diagnostic Radiology Associates
05.1988 - 12.1988
Radiologic Technologist
US Army Irwin Army Hospital
02.1987 - 03.1988
Certificate in Radiologic Technology -
US Army Academy of Health Sciences
High School Diploma -
Linden High School