Customer Service High School

Timothy K. Smith MSA, RT(R)

Email: ********@**********.***

Address:

City: Ballwin

State: MO

Zip: 63011

Country: USA

Phone: 636-***-****

Skill Level: Any

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Primary Skills/Experience:

Current U.S. Government Top Secret (Compartmentalized) Clearance Extensive background in Radiology, including experience in General Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Computed Tomography, supervising the Special Imaging section, and serving as the Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC) of Radiology during two deployments to the Middle East.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Central Michigan University, Andrews Air Force Base MD 1/2001 to 12/2002 (Health Services Administration)

High School Dipolma from Covenant College, Andrews Air Force Base MD 1/2001 to 10/2012

High School Dipolma from Manatee Community College, Andrews Air Force Base MD 1/2001 to 10/2012

Job History / Details:

Summary

Current U.S. Government Top Secret (Compartmentalized) Clearance

Extensive background in Radiology, including experience in General Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Computed Tomography, supervising the Special Imaging section, and serving as the Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC) of Radiology during two deployments to the Middle East.

Highlights

Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Resourceful and reliable worker

Adept multi-tasker

Advanced radiology knowledge

Interventional cardiac catheterization lab

Experienced with Siemens 64 slice CT/Toshiba 16 & 4 slice CT/ Phillips 16 slice CT

Radiology organizational skills

Customer service

Knowledge of anatomy/physiology

Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel

Member, ARRT/ASRT

Patient-focused care

Leadership skills

Strong work ethic

Excellent verbal communication

Maintains strict confidentiality

Strong attention to detail

Top Secret (compartmentalized) clearance

Experience

March 2011 to August 2012

U.S. Army Kuwait

NCOIC, Radiology

As Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Radiology, served as the Chief Technologist in the Radiology section. Operated fixed, CT and portable radiology equipment and supervised radiology activities. Supervised radiology activity in a Combat Support Hospital (CSH). Performed duties shown in preceding level of skill. Instructed in the procedures for developing and conducting training of military radiographic technologists. Monitored the use, requirement, maintenance and management of resources. Responsible for oversight of six technologist at three sites within the country of Kuwait. Additional duties included: Unit Safety Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) and Unit Environmental Safety NCO. Was instrumental in the ongoing training, developing, mentoring and improving the skills of at least 4 additional radiologic technologists. Liaisoned between ordering physicians and the Radiologist, ensuring that the proper examination was ordered for the patient.

January 2009 to February 2011

Veterans Administration Medical Center St. Louis, Missouri

CT/Interventional Technologist

Entered patient and procedure into the radiologic information system, and insured that all elements of the examination were properly coded. Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation. Prepared equipment and positioned patients for interventional and biopsy procedures. Evaluated and reported the current equipment inventory to appropriate sources. Verified type of radiology procedure prior to exams using the HIPAA guidelines for two identifiers.

Followed all appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation. Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by a Radiologist. Collected, organized and restocked supplies in all units.

February 2007 to May 2008

U.S. Army Al Asad, Iraq

NCOIC, Radiology

As Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Radiology, served as the Chief Technologist in the Radiology section. Operated fixed, CT and portable radiology equipment and supervised radiology activities. Supervised radiology activity in a Combat Support Hospital (CSH). Performed duties shown in preceding level of radiographic skills. Instructed in the procedures for developing and conducting training of military radiographic technologists. Monitored the use, requirement, maintenance and management of resources. Responsible for oversight of nine technologist at 2 sites. Liaisoned between ordering physicians and the Radiologist.

September 2004 to April 2007

Veterans Administration Medical Center St. Louis, Missouri

Supervisor, Special Imaging

Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the Special Imaging Section, Radiology. Managed patient flow through Computed Tomography (CT), Special Procedures and Ultrasound. Consulted with Radiologists for the proper procedural protocol for ordered CT's. Liaised between ordering Physicians and staff technologists. Recommended the purchase of a Siemens 64 slice scanner, tripling CT output. Oversaw the whole operation of the Radiology Department in the absence of the Chief Technologist.

September 1986 to August 2004

National Institutes of Health Bethesda, Maryland

Staff Radiologic Technologist

Interacted with ordering Physicians, peers and patient population in the pursuance of proper examinations. Produced high-quality images for referring physicians. Insured that examinations were reported in a timely manner. Performed diagnostically acceptable fluoroscopic, general, portable and surgical examinations. Collaborated with fellow members of the Quality Improvement committee to improve services in the Radiology Department. Oversaw training of Radiologic students during the clinical portion of their training. Developed and standardized the fluoroscopic SOP for examinations. Assisted radiologists in complex procedures.

June 1981 to June 1984

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Sarasota, Florida

Staff Radiologic Technologist

Interacted with ordering Physicians, peers and patient population in the pursuance of proper examinations. Produced high-quality images for referring physicians. Insured that examinations were reported in a timely manner. Performed diagnostically acceptable fluoroscopic, general, portable and surgical examinations. Collaborated with fellow members of the Quality Circles committee to improve services in the Radiology Department. Oversaw training of Radiologic students during the clinical portion of their training.

Education

2002 Central Michigan University Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland

MSA Health Services Administration

The Health Services Administration Concentration is designed to

provide the knowledge and skills required for directors, administrators

and supervisors in health services.

Coursework in: Health Services Administration

Financial Aspects of Health Services Organizations

Legal Aspects of Health Services Organizations

Health Service Organizations: Origins, Systems

Development of Proposals and Reports in Health

Administration

Biostatistics

Health Planning

Quality Improvement in Health Services

Computerized Health Care Systems and

Applications

Community and Public Health

Managed Care: Origins, Organizations and

Operations

Program Evaluation in the Health Fields

GPA-3.43

Covenant College Lookout Mountain, Georgia

Bachelor of Arts History

The Department of History believes that historical thinking is an essential feature of faithful living. In all classes, the aim is to help cultivate in students the skills, knowledge, and virtues necessary for thinking historically. To think historically is to read all dimensions of the creation with a keen and subtle awareness of how they were shaped by processes rooted in the remote and the recent past. It also involves understanding past events, ideas, institutions, and civilizations within their thick and varied contexts.

Coursework in: History of the U.S. to 1877

History of the U.S. since 1877

Introduction to History

Age of Europe

Historiography

The Formation of Europe to 1550

Age of Europe 1550 to 1871

Medieval Civilization

Ancient Greece and Rome

History of the Early Church

History of Modern Russia

History of Modern China and Japan

GPA-3.24

Manatee Community College Bradenton, Florida

Associate of Science Radiologic Technology

Associate of Science Degree in Radiologic Technology program prepares students for entry-level positions as radiographers (X-ray technologists). Students must attend full-time and satisfy both the didactic and clinical components to successfully complete the program.

Students learn to use complex X-ray and image processing equipment designed to record images which aid radiologists in diagnosing various health problems.

Coursework in: Radiographic Procedures I-3

Principles of Radiographic Exposure

Radiation Physics

Clinical Education 1-6

Radiographic Image Evaluation 1-3

Radiologic Pathology

Advanced Imaging Modalities

Radiologic Technology Review

Radiation Safety

College Composition

Oral Communication

Math

Anatomy and Physiology

General Psychology

Technical Reporting

Principles of Electricity for Radiologic Technologists

General Sociology

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