Leona Ruth Peterson, RT (R)

abgt3a@r.postjobfree.com

417-***-****

**** *. ******** ******

Springfield, MO 65804

Objective

Seeking a rewarding position which will let me incorporate my medical and

administrative skills.

Qualifications Summary

Dedicated and patient focused with proven expertise in diagnostic

examinations, family advocacy, strong problem resolution and

troubleshooting skills, and multi tasking.

Excellent communication abilities, customer service, and expertise of

interactions with patients, families, physicians, and staff.

Devoted individual achieving a reputation for consistently going beyond

what is required.

Thoroughly organized, upholds accuracy of orders and files, conforms to

department policies, procedures, protocols, and regulations while

maintaining HIPPA.

Capacity to function effectively as a team player as well as working

independently to achieve objectives.

Skills and Accomplishments

Proficient user of information systems including PACS, RIS, HIS, Soarian,

Microsoft, Meditech, Kronos, and other software.

Obtains patient's cooperation and help reduce patient anxiety by explaining

procedures clearly, thoroughly, and in a professional and compassionate

manner, conducts interviews to elicit and verify patient information, and

establish a comfortable environment.

Safeguards patients of all ages by performing the measures needed to

protect from unwarranted radiation exposure and infection; providing them

with care and comfort while complying with safety, health, and sanitation

standards; and reducing patient anxiety by explaining procedures in a

professional and compassionate manner.

Operates various X-ray equipment efficiently, such as GE, Kodak, Fuji,

Siemens, Phillips, and Toshiba as well as conventional systems and conducts

the necessary quality assurance procedures on all images before and after

taken.

Professional Experience

Radiologic Technologist - PRN

06/2010 to 07/2011 - Baylor Surgical Hospital of Fort Worth, 750 12th

Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104 - Michael French, Director, 817-***-****

11/2009 to 05/2010 - Bone and Joint Specialists, 2020 Palomino Lane, Las

Vegas, NV 89106 - Anna Holland, Manager, 702-***-****

General radiology, general fluoroscopy, operating room exams with C-arms,

portables, and specialized exams for Fluoroscopy.

Adapted and learned new protocols quickly while substituting for other

Radiographers.

Operated diagnostic radiology equipment under the direction of radiologists

to produce radiographic studies used in medical diagnosis and treatment.

Sustained up to date client files and patient x-ray films in conjunction

with exam procedures.

Obtained images of a patient's bone or tissue structure to achieve

diagnostic exams, massively aiding orthopedic doctors in their diagnoses.

Liaised with external contractors to complete patient referrals and to

ensure adherence to external schedules.

Performed required administrative duties and quality assurance to

facilitate patients and medical records accuracy.

07/2009 to 11/2009 - Lived in Springfield, MO, caring for injured parent.

Radiologic Technologist - Full Time

12/2007 to 07/2009 - Imaging Tech II, Centennial Hills Medical Center, 6900

N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89149 - Sandie Boyadjian, Radiology

Manager, 702-***-****

06/2005 to 12/2007 - Mobile Rad Tech, Portable X-Ray of Nevada, 5538 Duncan

Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130 - Polo, Manager, 702-***-****

General radiology, general fluoroscopy, operating room exams with C-arms,

portables, and specialized exams for Fluoroscopy.

Assisted patients with education, exam preparation, and positioning whilst

keeping patient accommodation and comfort foremost.

Maintained equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe

condition.

Entrusted with providing direct and indirect supervision of students and

their training.

Developed films of exams on various patients at many facilities while

cultivating a rapport with patients, staff, families, and physicians.

Liaised with external contractors to complete patient referrals and to

ensure adherence to external schedules.

Prepped rooms and stocked supplies to be ready and available for

procedures.

05/2002 to 05/2005 - Student of Radiography and part-time worker for

various clinical facilities through Brevard Community College, Cocoa, FL,

Radiography program. Successfully completed courses and clinicals in

radiation protection, radiographic exposure, physics, positioning, anatomy,

physiology, medical terminology, quality assurance procedures, medical

pathology, and x-ray techniques.

05/2002 to 08/2003 - Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity Restore, Melbourne,

FL

Sales Clerk/Cashier

11/2001 to 04/2002 - Service Merchandise, Melbourne, FL

04/2002 to 11/2002 - Beall's Outlet, Palm Bay, FL

Assisted customers, sold products, and resolved a range of problems.

Managed other clerks and cashiers.

Administrative Assistant

10/2000 to 10/2001 - Holman Suman Architects, Waverly Place, Melbourne, FL

01/2000 to 10/2000 - Krieger Publishing, Krieger Drive, Malabar, FL

Served as a liaison between departments and operating units in the

resolution of day-to-day administrative and operational problems.

Operated desktop computer to compose and edit correspondence and memoranda

from dictation, verbal direction, and from knowledge of policies of

established.

Provided administrative and bookkeeping support for various

departments/divisions.

09/1999 to 01/2000 - Receptionist - Self Employed - Palm Bay, FL

Answered phone inquiries, assisted customers, and resolved a range of

administrative problems.

02/1998 to 08/1999 - Deli Clerk and Bookkeeper - Dillon's Supermarket,

Sunshine Drive, Springfield, MO

Provided administrative and bookkeeping support for various

departments/divisions.

Answered phone inquiries, assisted customers, sold products, cashiered, and

helped out where needed.

Prepared, submitted, and kept track of timekeeping of employees and other

accounting duties.

01/1997 to 12/1997 - Secretary, Self-Employed - San Diego, CA

Answered phones, faxed, copied, assisted customers, and other clerical

duties.

Scheduled and coordinated meetings, interviews, appointments, events, and

other similar activities for supervisors.

12/1995 to 12/1996 - Receptionist and Clerical Clerk - University of

Kansas, Student Center, Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS

Operated desktop computer to compose and edit correspondence and memoranda

from dictation, verbal direction, and from knowledge of policies of

established.

Answered phones, copied, faxed, and assisted students.

06/1995 to 12/1995 - Secretary - Radio Station - Kansas City, KS

Completed administrative and accounting duties in an orderly fashion and as

fast as possible.

Answered phone inquiries, assisted customers, and other administrative

duties.

04/1993 to 05/1995 - Bank Teller and Administrative Assistant, Mission

Bank, Mission, KS

Scheduled and coordinated meetings, interviews, appointments, events, and

other similar activities for supervisors.

Completed administrative and accounting duties in an orderly fashion and as

fast as possible.

03/1984 to 04/1993 - Family management and university student.

10/1976 to 03/1984 - From Airman to Staff Sergeant in U. S. Air Force

stationed at various bases in the personnel management offices.

Certifications

ARRT RT (R) 391454, exp 07/2012

CPR/BLS certification MD834, exp 11/2011

Education

Brevard Community College, Cocoa, FL - A.S. Radiography, 3.56 GPA, May 2005

University of Maryland, College Park, MD - B.S. Business Management with

Emphasis in Accounting, 3.14 GPA, December 1988

Shawnee Mission NW High School, HSD, May 1976

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