LAUREN WESTON RT(R)(MR)

**** ****** ***, ********, ** 08096

609-***-**** ab906x@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

I am a Radiologic Technologist with 4 years of experience. I have completed the six month MRI Internship program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and I am eager to begin a career as a MRI Technologist.

Experience

Radiologic Technologist

09/2013 – Present

PMX Services 501 Gainsboro Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026

Operated a C-Arm for pain management, orthopedic, and urologic procedures.

Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.

Offered age-appropriate patient care before, during and after exams

Tailored care to meet the specific needs of each patient.

Prepped and draped patients in a sterile fashion.

Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.

Entered patient, procedure and equipment into fluoroscopic system.

Followed all appropriate procedures to minimize patient’s and staff’s exposure to radiation.

Worked closely with physicians, nurses, and other operating room personnel.

Performed radiation safety in-services to all staff to ensure proper safety precautions were being taken.

Documented all maintenance and repairs in a timely fashion.

Collected, organized and restocked supplies.

Conducted daily, monthly, and quarterly tests on all fluoroscopic units.

Medical Secretary

02/2002-08/2007

Dr. Robert M. Williams Office 100 Kingston Ave, Barrington, NJ 08007

Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.

Precisely completed appropriate claims paperwork, documentation and system entry.

Correctly coded and billed medical claims

Professionally and courteously verified appointment times with patients.

Assisted in the maintenance of medical charts.

Adeptly managed a multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted all patients.

Verified patients’ eligibility and claims status with insurance agencies.

Prepared patient charts accurately and neatly for the office.

Diligently filed and followed up on third party claims.

Determined prior authorizations for medication and outpatient procedures.

Pre-certified medical and radiology procedures, surgeries, and echocardiograms.

Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.

Researched CPT and ICD-9 coding discrepancies for compliance and reimbursement accuracy.

Maintained strict patient and physician confidentiality.

Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals and on-line encoders.

Interacted with providers and other medical professionals regarding billing and documentation policies, procedures and regulations.

Certifications/Licenses

ARRT Certified

CPR Certified

Licensed Radiologic Technologist in the states of New Jersey and Delaware

Education

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Radiologic Technology Program

09/2007-08/2009 Radiologic Technology

Graduated the program with a 4.0 GPA

2 years of clinical experience in the following locations

o Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Inpatient bone/chest

Outpatient Penn Tower and Perelman Center for Advanced Imaging

OR

ER

GI/GU, Fluoroscopy

o The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Inpatient

Outpatient/MSSK

OR

ER

Fluoroscopy

o Pennsylvania Hosptial

Outpatient

Inpatient

OR

Fluoroscopy

03/2013-08/2013 MRI Technology

Six month MRI Internship with experience in the following locations

o Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Four 1.5T Siemens Espree

One 1.5T Siemens Avanto

Two 3T Siemens Trio

Two 1.5T Siemens Verio

One 1.5T Siemens Essenza

One 1.5T Siemens Sonata

One 3T Siemens Skyra

o The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Three 1.5T Siemens systems

Two 3.0T Siemens Trio

o Penn Medicine at Radnor

One 1.5T GE Signa Excite HD

o Penn Medicine at Valley Forge

One 1.5T GE 450W

o Penn Medicine at Bucks County

One 1.5T Siemens Espree

References

John C. Posh RT(R)(MR)

Director, Technologist Continuing Medical Education

Department of Radiology

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Phone: 215-***-****

Fax: 215-***-****

Email: ab906x@r.postjobfree.com

Joanne Niewood MEd, CT, RT

Director, RT Education

Department of Radiology

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Phone: 215-***-****

Email: ab906x@r.postjobfree.com

Timothy DiFelice RT(R)

President, CEO of PMX Services

501 Gainsboro Rd

Drexel Hill, PA 19026

Phone: 610-***-****

Email: ab906x@r.postjobfree.com

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