Krystal Spears R.T. (R)(M) (ARRT)
Woodbridge VA 22193
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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a Diagnostic Mammography Technologist with company that is willing to utilize my current experience and that can offer an opportunity for career growth.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent patient care skills
Capable of multitasking
Adapts well to a variety of work environments and equipment
Very Dependable
Very detail oriented and works in an organized manner
Stays focused and works well under pressure
Dynamic team player with a strong ability to work independently
Easy to train and always willing to learn
EDUCATION
Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation- Breast Sonography April 2017-Pursuing Boards
Achieving Quality Imaging - Initial Training in Mammography Course March 2013
Achieving Quality Imaging - Digital Mammography Course March 2013
Selenia Dimensions 3D Training November 2013
Associates Degree in Applied Science: Radiologic Technology Northern Virginia Community College Springfield VA Graduated May 2011
Dental Assisting Training School (DATS) September 2004
Advanced High School Diploma Gar-Field High School June 2003
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Mammography 2014-Present
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Radiography 2011-Present
Virginia Licensed 2011-Present
CPR Certified 2011- Present
Synapse pacs system “Super User”
Venipuncture for Radiologic Technologist
EXPERIENCE
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (Interventional Mammographer)
Woodbridge VA
April 2017-Present
Performs quality 2D/3D diagnostic and screening mammograms
Experience with mobile mammography coach performing screening mammograms
Assists Radiologist and surgeons with stereotactic and ultrasound guided biopsies as well as needle localizations
Trained and performed breast ultrasound with the guidance of the Radiologist and Breast Sonographers
Knowledge of various systems Epic, Synapse (PACS) and Magview
Assisted with 2017 ACR Accreditation
Performed QC on mammography equipment
Responsible for ordering all supplies needed for the mammography department
Sentara Mount Vernon Advanced Imaging- (Mammographer)
Mount Vernon VA
May 2014- April 2017
Performed Digital Mammography, X-ray and Bone Density examinations
Assisted with 2016 ACR Accreditation
Responsible for all Quality Control records, physicist and inspector reports
Performed Quality Control testing on a regular basis
Super User for Synapse
Trained new employees with the policy and procedures as well as equipment
Maintained contacts with vendors
Acted as a liaison with offsite management
Traveled to outside facilities to perform high quality 2D/3D mammograms (Sentara Lorton Station Imaging, Sentara Lake ridge, SNVMC Mobile Mammography Van and Ultrasound Associates affiliated by Sentara)
Sentara Springfield Advanced Imaging – (Radiologic Technologist)
Springfield VA
January 2013- May 2014
Performed digital mammography, x-ray, and bone density examinations
Performed clinical requirements for mammography training
Worked individually with patients performing screening and diagnostic mammograms since May 2013.
Worked in collaboration with radiologists and other healthcare team members
Super User for Synapse (Pacs)
Traveled to outside facilities to perform high quality 2D/3D mammograms (Sentara Mt Vernon Imaging, Sentara Lorton Station Imaging, Sentara Lake ridge & Ultrasound
Associates affiliated by Sentara)
Sentara Lake Ridge Emergency Center/ Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center- (PRN Radiologic Technologist)
Woodbridge VA
October 2012- March 2013
Performed quality diagnostic and fluoroscopic radiology procedures
Experience with a fast-paced environment
Operated portable imaging equipment
Experience with sterile procedures and techniques
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (Student Radiologic Technologist)
Woodbridge VA
May 2011
Performed diagnostic radiology procedures, producing high quality exams
Comfortable with all major and portable diagnostic imaging equipment
Ensured patient comfort and safety while maintaining patient confidentiality
Experience with digital radiography and Fuji systems
Kaiser Permanente (Student Radiologic Technologist)
Woodbridge VA
March 2011
Performed diagnostic radiology procedures
Experience with Kodak systems
Inova Healthplex (Student Radiologic Technologist)
Alexandria VA
August 2009-August 2010
Prepared patients for exams and explained procedures.
Positioned patients for radiographic examinations
Prepared and performed fluoroscopic examinations
Experience with GE system
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Dental Assistant/Billing- Manassas Family Dentistry 2004-2012
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request