Valerie Gardner
BROKEN ARROW,OK
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level MRI position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Adept CAT Scan Technologist with 22 years of experience. Applies up-to-date diagnostic imaging techniques to produce clear, informative imaging clarifying patient abnormalities. Competent in performing all CAT-related functions in professional environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT Technologist
Saint Francis Hospital
06.2000 - Current
- Performed high quality radiologic, CT and fluoroscopy exams on incoming patients.
- Monitored patient's well-being during exams and recognized discomfort or medical problems and took appropriate action.
- Assisted radiologists with image-guided body biopsies and thyroid biopsies.
- Responded to physician questions and needs regarding patients.
- Injected contrast for CT scans in accordance with department policy.
- Complied with department and hospital radiation and safety standards.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses and other team members concerning patient status, diagnoses and related information.
- Calibrated, maintained and troubleshot radiologic equipment to minimize operational downtime.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK05.2001
Skills
- Quality Control Standards
- Patient Safety
- Patient Relations
- Radiology Equipment
- Contrast Material
- Stock Inventory
- Staff Maintenance
- Department Operations
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Patient Medical Histories
- Clerical Support
- Tissue Biopsies
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
CT Technologist
Saint Francis Hospital
06.2000 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Tulsa Community College
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