Karen L. Christian

*** ****** *****

Fort Worth, Texas 76108

817-***-****

acbvlx@r.postjobfree.com

A highly talented Radiology Technologist with extensive work experience in producing clinical diagnostic radiology films, performing routine diagnostic imaging procedures according to department protocol, requesting physicians, policy and procedures. To achieve high

quality radiographic imaging with minimal exposure to the patient.

Summary of Qualifications

* 13 years experience as a Radiology Technologist NCT, in ER and Family Practice settings

* Profound ability with both Projectional radiography (plain films) and Digital radiography

* Knowledge with PACS systems

* Proficient in Venipuncture

* Operator Certification Hologic Bone Densitometer-QDR Series

* Experience in performing EKG’s

Professional Experience

July 2007-present: HTPN/Cityview Radiology/Baylor Family Practice at Cityview

* Perform x-rays as requested from ordering physicians

* Perform scheduled Bone Density Scans (DEXA SCANS)

* Office HIPPA Liaison

* Maintenance and preservation of all x-rays

* Scanning of all received reports into Connect IQ/Document Management

* Conservation of the facilities Radiation Protection Manual and quarterly dosimeter reports

* Assist Medical Assistance with Venipunture as needed

* Sustain the sanitization x-ray room and equipment on a daily basis

* Assist front desk staff with daily scanning of reports and request from other Doctors offices

December 1999 -July 2007: Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital

Radiology Technologists/Patient Care Technician-Patient Assessment Center: 12/2006-7/2007

* Pre-Operative Chest x-rays

* Pre-Operative EKG’s

* Pre-Operative Lab work

Radiology Technologist NCT-Emergency Department: 7/2001 -12/2006

* Assisted RT’s in performing portable x-rays

* Perform x-rays in Trauma situations (such as Basic 5 and Basic 7)

* Radiograph exams included spine, head, chest, abdomen and extremities

* Transport of patients from room to procedure room

* Prepared and informed patients of the procedure ordered by the E.R. Physician

Radiology Data Entry Operator-Emergency Department: 6/2000-7/2001

* Properly entered x-ray exams ordered by E.R. Physicians

* Assisted RT’s with processing of films

* Upon requirement changed films

* Positively identified x-ray and delivered to patient film location

File Clerk-Radiology File Room: 12/1999-7/2001

* Coordination of incoming phone calls from patients and doctors offices requesting films

* Identified and presented each film to Radiologist for reading

* Precisely hung films for the Radiologist to read

* Thoroughly filed x-rays daily

* Accurately purged older x-ray films

Education

* Performance Masters

East Lake Medical Building

10611 Garland Road, Suite 221

Dallas, Texas 75218

214-***-****

2001 Graduate

* Tarrant County College

General Studies/Criminal Justice

* Brewer High School

1000 South Cherry Lane

Fort Worth, Texas 76108

1994 Graduate

Licensure/Certification

* Texas Department of State Health Services

# 151577

* Texas Medical Board

NC05081

* Current CPR

* Certification in Hologic Bone Densitometer-QDR Series

References are available upon request

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