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Registered Radiology Technologist

Location:
Newport News, VA
Salary:
negotiable
Posted:
September 11, 2014

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Kimberly Johnson

**** * *** ******* ** Cell: (*54) 449- 1088

Ft. Eustis, VA 23604

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a full time, challenging, and rewarding position in a forward-

looking organization as a supervisor radiologic technologist. Contribute to

the success of the radiology department, perform excellent patient care,

and provide exams in a timely manner.

CORE STRENGTHS

Customer service/quality control

Organization and time management

Detailed problem-solving ability

Team leader

Ability to train others

Multi-task management/coordination

Perform assigned task with no or little supervision

Selecting technical factors

Scheduling appointments

CLINICAL Experience

Medical City of Dallas, Dallas, TX

06/09-05/10 Internship

. Proficiently carried out routine diagnostic radiography

. Performs radiographic exams at the bedside and in the operating room

to provide digital imaging on patients unable to be examined in

Radiology Service;

. Assists radiologists in fluoroscopic examinations;

. Barium swallow/esophagram

. Barium enema

. Gastrografin UGI

. Barium burger

. UGI

. Small bowel

. Knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques, contrast media,

darkroom chemistry and development techniques sufficient to provide

optimal radiological material for interpretation.

. Worked various shifts to gain experience in all work conditions

. Functioned well independently as well as in a team environment

. Performed computerized axial tomographic examination

. IVP

. Myelography

. Observed- intravenous cholangiography, cerebral

arteriography/venography, carotid ateriography

. Finished extensive training in both plain film radiography as well as

DR/PACS

Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, TX

04/10-

05/10 Internship

. Gained valuable experience in working with children with special needs

. Scoliosis studies

. Rotated through all modalities including, surgery, MRI, CT, and

Ultrasound

WORK Experience

Scott & White Clinic, Harker Heights, TX

06/14/10-12/13/13 40 hours per week

Radiology Technologist $20.13/hr

Assistant Director- Will Rogers 254-***-****

. Performing orthopedic procedures

o Scoliosis/orthopedic studies

. Performing podiatry procedures;

. Transfer through the Scott & White Clinics;

. Performs processing of digital images using the CR system;

. Ensures aggressive quality control measures are followed so that

patients are positioned correctly for quality imaging;

. Ensures that all produced films are labeled accurately and legibly;

. Practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patient,

self, and staff;

. Knowledge of x-ray equipment or diagnostic radiology equipment

sufficient to monitor for proper operation, modify standard procedures

to accommodate new equipment or examinations and determine when

maintenance or repair is needed;

. Ability to perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures

following standard operating procedures;

. Conduct exams in a timely, accurate, and professional manner;

. Maintains records and files of exams performed on patients;

. Explains exams to competent patients to ensure understanding of

procedures and associated risks, if any;

. Properly identifies patients and images;

. Monitors performance of Radiologic Technologist students from

affiliated training programs; and

. Completes all necessary paperwork and accurate tracking of procedure

at the time of exam to ensure that exam is available and ready for

radiologist interpretation

. Supports CPT coding compliance;

. Identifies, supports, and/or initiates performance improvement plans

that utilize the facility model for quality improvement;

. Pursues continuing education activities to stay current in techniques

and maintain competencies;

. Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology to identify organs appearing

on film sufficient to judge acceptability of radiographic films for

diagnostic use and to determine proper positioning techniques;

. Perform other duties as assigned;

. Perform spirometry testing for patients with COPD or asthma;

. Assist scheduling patients and checking patients in/out for

appointments.

EDUCATION

Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging, Richmond, VA

Present

MRI Certification

Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX

08/05-05/13

Associate of Applied Science in Radiology May 2010

Bachelors of Applied Science in Radiology May 2013

Certifications

. ARRT- #469347

. CPR BLS (American Heart Association)

. Board of Medicine Radiology #012*******

Honors and Activities

. American Society of Radiologic Technologist

. 2008 - 2009 Midwestern State Radiology Club

Computer Skills

. Basic computer skills, PACS, NextGen, CDROMS, RMS

References upon request



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