Karen McDermott R.T. (R)(M)
Tucson, Arizona 85713
Qualifications
Radiography Certification. Experience with GE and Philips systems; Portable
and GE OEC C-arm in surgery; Hologic Dexa Scanner. Experience with Fuji and
Philips PACS systems.
Mammography Certification. Experience with G.E.analog and digital CR
systems. Training on Hologic digital mammography system. Experience with
MSQA program maintenance. Assisting the radiologist with needle
localizations.
CT Experience. Performing trauma and CTA exams on GE Brightseed 16 slice
Scanner. Training on Philips 64 slice Scanner. Experience on Fuji and
Philips PACS systems.
Work History
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
IHS Sells Indian Hospital Sells, Arizona
3/12 to 7/13
Day position performing digital radiographs and CT. Performing portable
exams and EKGs.
Radiology/CT Technologist
Shoshone Medical Center Kellogg, Idaho
8/11 to 9/12
Call in position on graveyard and weekend performing digital radiography
and CT. Training on Siemen
Yisio DR radiography equipment. Performing portable exams and C-arm exams
in surgery.
RT/Mammographer
Kanakanak Hospital Dillingham, Alaska
12/10 to 1/11
Temporary position performing analog mammography and in charge of the MSQA
program. Performing
digital radiography. Took evening and weekend call.
Rad Technologist III X-ray/CT/Mammo
Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center Kodiak, Alaska
7/10 to 8/10
Temporary performing mammography exams and maintained the MSQA program.
Performed digital diagnostic and fluoroscopic exams. Trained in CT and dexa
scanning.
CT Technologist
West Valley Hospital Dallas, Oregon
11/04 to 7/10
Performed trauma, diagnostic x-rays and CT exams on the graveyard shift.
Performed early morning mammograms, and the morning MSQA testing.
Maintained the processor quality control for the radiology. Set up the
radiology department for the scheduled exams. Revised and printed dictated
reports from the radiologist. Printed reports and logs and sent them to
appropriate destinations. Cleaned and maintained work areas. Ordered
supplies.
Mammography Technologist
Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital Waimea, Hawaii 3/03 to
11/04
Performed screening and diagnostic mammography. Assisted the radiologist in
needle localization of the breast. In charge of maintaining the MSQA
quality control for the mammography program. Performed diagnostic
radiographs, portable x-ray exams, and assisted the radiologist in
fluoroscopy exams. Performed CAT scans of the head, chest, abdomen, and
spines. Took call in radiology and CAT scanning. Assisted in filing film
jackets, scheduling patients, and other clerical duties. Cleaned and
maintained work and patient areas.
Radiology Technologist
Ketchikan General Hospital Ketchikan, Alaska
7/01 to 2/03
Performed diagnostic and CAT exams on an evening shift. Assisted in
mammography and the MQSA program. Assisted the radiologist in fluoroscopy
exams. Performed some bone densitometry studies. Took call in radiology and
CAT scanning. Assisted in clerical duties. Cleaned and maintained work
areas.
Imaging Technologist
Kwajalein Hospital, RSE. United States Army Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall
Islands 2/00 to 4/01
Supervised the imaging department consisting of myself, call-in
technologist, an imaging coordinator. Responsible for all diagnostic,
mammography, and ultrasound exams. Assisted the surgeon in fluoroscopy
exams. Maintained quality control in mammography by MSQA standards and in
radiology. Performed screening ultrasounds of the abdomen, OB/GYN, and
thyroid. Took call twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. Mailed
radiographs and mammograms to Honolulu, Hawaii.
Radiologic Technologist
St. Mark's Hospital Salt Lake City, Utah
5/98 to 1/00
Performed diagnostic radiology exams on an evening/graveyard shift with
portable and departmental equipment.
Used C-Arm and portables in the operating room. Taught and assisted student
technologists. Filed film jacket and helped in other clerical duties.
Cleaned and maintained work and patient areas.
X-ray Technologist
Allen Memorial Hospital Moab, Utah 2/97 to
3/98
Performed exams of the head, chest, abdomen, spines, upper and lower
extremities. Performed diagnostic, fluoroscopic, and CAT exam. Radiology
clinical instructor for Weber State College of Ogden,Utah.
Radiographer/Mammographer
San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center, Alamosa, Colorado
7/95 to 1/97
Performed diagnositc and mammography exams on a rotational shift. Used C-
arm and portable equipment. Assisted the radiologist in special and
fluoroscopy exams. Performed evening and weekend call in radiology and CAT
scanning.
Education Associate of Applied Science in Radiology Technology
Mesa State College Grand Junction,
Colorado May, 1995