JOHNNIE THACKER

Cell: 916-***-****

Email: actm95@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Background

Experienced Clinical Application Specialist-CT/Radiologic Technologist in: Cath Lab, CT Scan, Mammography and X-ray with strong clinical and people skills

Skill Highlights:

15 years x-ray experience

12 years CT experience

2 year Cardiac Cath Lab/

Vascular Lab

13 years mammography experience

GE: 8, 16 & 64 slice CT

GE: AW workstation/Server

Siemens 64 CT

Phillips 64 & 16 slice CT

Phillips Brilliance workstation

Cardiac CTA

Training other Technologist Through knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy

Angiography

CPR certified

Venipuncture

ER experience

Critical thinking skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Prioritizing/managing deadlines

Medical terminology

Patient positioning

Sterilization techniques

Strong clinical judgment Professional bedside manner

Professional Experience

GE Healthcare November 2014 to November 2015 Clinical Application Specialist-CT

Specializes in training technologist with GE CT scanners/Workstations

Educates/Trains technologist all aspects of scanning including; but not limited to, protocol building, safety, 3-D reformats, factors affecting dose and image quality, smart prep/Dynamic transition, ASIR, scanning parameters, Dose check management, Quality Assurance, Cardiac CTA and workstation

Knowledgeable on all new development’s in diagnostic imaging technology

Makes recommendations on the acquisitions and implements of new technology

Documentation of all training

Training and working with Radiologist and Physicist

Reconciling expenses

Received specialized training in Milwaukee at headquarters

Works daily without supervision

Makes all travel arrangements

VA Northern California Healthcare May 2011 to July 2014 Mather, California Cath Lab/Cat scan/Mammography Technologist

Experienced in cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring

Prepares and assists the physician in cardiac and vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures

Use of GE Mac Lab system

Implements radiation protection and safety standards to minimize radiation exposure

Performs all CT exams on 64 slice scanner

Positions patients for CT and x-ray exams correctly

Assist Radiologist with imaging procedures, Biopsy’s, drains

Evaluates x-rays and CT’s for technical quality

Maintains accurate patient records for all procedures, maintaining patient confidentiality, and adhering to HIPPA standards

Start’s IV’s and injects contrast if applicable

Performs all x-ray, c-arm and portable exams

Performs diagnostic and screening mammography

ST Mark’s Hospital August 2011 to May 2012 Salt Lake City, Utah Cat Scan/Mammography Technologist

Performs all CT exams on 64 slice GE scanners

Positions patients for CT scans using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary

Assist Radiologist with imaging procedures, Starting IV’s and injecting contrast if applicable Evaluating CT scans for technical quality, collating processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately labeling

Loading and operating power injectors

Maintaining accurate patient records for all procedures performed, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to all HIPPA standards

Performs screening and diagnostic mammography

Performs bone dexa imaging

Performs QC on mammography and dexa equipment

Campbell County Memorial Hospital February 2004 to August 2011 Gillette, WY Cat Scan/Mammography/Rad Technologist

Performs all CT exams on Phillips 64 and 16 slice scanners

Proficient with Phillips Brilliance workstation

Very knowledgeable of Pacs and Novarad systems

Trained in Cardiac CTA’s on scanner and workstation

Trained new employees and students on CT scanners

Positioning patients for CT scans

Assist Radiologists with Biopsy’s and Drains in CT, needle locs in mammography

Appropriately sets controls of related equipment, monitors equipment and patient, making adjustments when necessary

Dispensing oral contrast to patients for CT procedures

Loading and operating power injectors for contrast media administration

Scheduling patients for exams and assisting with clerical duties

Performs all x-ray exams; fluoro, c-arm, portable exams

Performs all mammography exams; including needle loc’s and diagnostic exams

Campbell County Memorial Hospital January 2003 to January 2004 Gillette, WY Radiologic Technologist II

Performs all x-ray and mammography procedures under supervision of Radiologist

Produces radiographs of parts of the human body for use in diagnosing medical problems

Prevents unnecessary radiation exposure by surrounding the exposed area with radiation protective devices, such as lead shields

Positions the radiographic equipment at correct angle and height over appropriate area of patient body

Knowledgeable of Pacs and novarad equipment

Performs all portable, fluoro and c-arm exams

Education and training

2000 Concorde Career Institute

Denver, Colorado, USA

Radiology

Graduated from Accredited Radiology Program 2000

Passed Radiology Registry in Dec 2000

Received 2500+ clinical hours at St Joseph’s Hospital

Sat on student board for School program

32 credit hours in Business courses

Certifications

ARRT: CT, RT, Mammography

California CRT: RT, Mammography,Fluoroscopy

Additional Training

Cardiac CTA training in 2006

Initial Mammography training 2003

Digital Mammography Training 2007

Digital Tomosynthesis Training 2013

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