LAUREN WESTON RT(R)(MR)
**** ****** ***, ********, ** 08096
609-***-**** *******@*****.***
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: ****.****@****.*****.***
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: ******.*******@****.*****.***
Timothy DiFelice RT(R)
President, CEO of PMX Services
501 Gainsboro Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Phone: 610-***-****
Email: *******@***********.***