Joseph Ericson
Email: ********@**********.***
Address:
City: Andover
State: MN
Zip: 55304
Country: USA
Phone: 612-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Professionally trained Radiologic Technologist with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Very Hardworking and Patient Focused. Responsible and Resourceful with excellent communication skills Future licensed in General Diagnostic X-rays with strong clinical and people skills.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Argosy University, Eagan MN 1/2001 to 8/2012 (Radiological Technologist)
Job History / Details:
Professional Background
Professionally trained Radiologic Technologist with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Very Hardworking and Patient Focused.
Responsible and Resourceful with excellent communication skills
Future licensed in General Diagnostic X-rays with strong clinical and people skills.
Skill Highlights
X-ray development
Wound care
ER experience
Culturally competent care
Diagnostic tools experience
CPR/BLS certified
Minor surgery assistance
Computerized charting
Problem resolution
Enthusiastic caregiver
Patient-focused care
Familiarity with disease management program
Prioritizing/managing deadlines
AED certification
Infection control standards
Clinical experience
Clinical training
Strong medical ethic
Patient positioning
Patient transporting
Body mechanics
Professional bedside manner
Phone communication
Organizational skills
Inpatient and outpatient care
Accomplishments
Patient Transfer
Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 350 pounds on wheels.
Patient Care
Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.
Patient Education
Educated patients in regards to office policies, medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
Physician Support
Consistently praised by physicians for efficient assistance in minor surgical procedures and patient processing handling.
Patient Advocacy
Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Professional Experience
May 2012 to August 2012
District One Hospital Faribault, MN
Diagnostic Imaging Intern
Was a part of hospital-wide study to identify areas for process improvement.
Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans.
A part of a team of medical support personnel.
Produced high-quality images for referring physicians.
Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician exams.
Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
Transported patients to and from different departments.Ensured safety and well-being of patients.Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.
December 2011 to March 2012
IHS Pine Ridge, SD
Radiological Technologist Intern
Gained essential knowledge of Radiology field.
Completed clinical rotations in X-rays and CT field
Worked independently and as part of a team to achieve the required orders.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Developed and organized records and maintenance reports for increased efficiency.
Education and Training
2012 Argosy University Eagan, MN
Associate of Applied Science Radiological Technologist
Will be taking the ASRT Boards in November for registry of General Imaging.
Certifications
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Will be Certified through the American Society of Radiologic Technologists after boards.
Affiliations
1. Patty Cummings - Pine Ridge IHS Hospital Radiology Manager
2. Paul Quandt - District One Hospital Diagnostic Imaging Manager