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MELISSA J. HARRISON, RT(R)(CT)
Summary of qualifications
December 2009 - July 2010
Thomas Hospital, an Infirmary Heath Care Systems
affiliate, Fairhope, AL
CT Technologist
Daily performance of all aspects of computerized
tomography, including CTA studies and occasionally
invasive procedures, such as biopsies, aspirations and
drainages.
Extremely knowledgeable in post-processing methods such
MIP, MPR, 3D reconstruction, retro reconstruction and
volume rendering.
Administration of contrast media through the following
routes: PO, IV, PR and through Foley catheter.
Proper use and selection of all types of contrast media
applicable to exam ordered.
Use of locator and tracker slices to monitor contrast
filling in ROI.
Proper use of technique to achieve diagnostically useful
CT images while maintaining radiation safety and limiting
exposure to patient.
Patient care and safety displayed at all times.
Proper care and use of CT equipment, injectors and
post-processing equipment.
IV placement competency.
Maintain a professional appearance and have a positive
attitude towards all co-workers, doctors and patients.
Pediatric and geriatric experience.
Quick learner and works independently as well as with
others.
Experience in generating protocols.
Broad knowledge of human anatomy.
Proper patient positioning.
Follows all rules according to HIPAA to maintain patient
confidentiality.
Knowledge of PACS.
Drawing blood for lab testing.
Trained student during their clinical rotations through
our hospital.
July 2006 - December 2009
University of South Alabama Medical Center, Mobile,
Alabama
Radiologic Technologist II
Regularly performed all aspects of computed tomography
including CTA studies, invasive procedures, MPR, 3D
reconstruction, MIP, contrast administration and creating
protocols.
Performed diagnostic x-ray exams, including contrasted
studies and invasive procedures, while ensuring
exceptional patient care and radiation safety.
Level 1 Trauma radiology experience.
C-arm experience.
Use proper techniques and cassette selection to ensure
diagnostically acceptable radiographs.
Use proper positioning to obtain the radiograph that is
needed.
Proper handling of radiographic equipment.
CR experience as well as darkroom experience.
Pediatric and geriatric experience.
Having a professional appearance and attitude towards all
co-workers, doctors and patients.
Work independently and use to training, education and
experience to adjust protocol as needed.
IV placement training.
Trained student during their clinical rotations through
the facility.
Experience with reviewing and checking patient charts.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Answered phone calls as well as made and rescheduled
appointments for patients as needed.
September 2005 - July 2006
Bruno's
Head Cashier/Customer Service
Handled all customer service issues.
Counted and maintained current cashier's tills on my
shift.
Scheduled breaks for the current shift.
Prepared deposits at the end of the shift.
Loaned out money to the cashiers and kept track of all
the loans.
Handled all Western Union transactions, money orders and
returns.
August 1998 - February 2002
Warranty Corporation, Mobile, Alabama
Claims Department Supervisor
Supervised a department of over thirty employees.
Handled and resolved all customer disputes involving
problems with paid and denied claims.
Made the schedule for all employees within the
department.
Knowledge of QuickBooks, Word, PowerPoint, Access and
Excel.
Handled accounts payable and receivable for the
department.
Created and maintained weekly, monthly, quarterly and
yearly expense reports for the department.
Managed the expenses and payments for the customer's
claims.
Managed and tracked use of company credit card.
Resolved any and all of the department employees
problems.
Broad knowledge of all basic office machines and duties.
Education
January 2002 - July 2007
University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama
Radiologic Sciences Degree
Objective
My objective is to ensure that relationships with
customers are handled with experience with the
interaction with the company. I am a hard worker
and am very efficient with whatever task I have to
accomplish. I work well with others as well as by
myself. I am dependable, motivated and enjoy a
challenge.
Accreditations
ARRT Registered (Renewed September 2009)
CT Registered (Renewed September 2009)