Donta R Matthews R.T. (R) (MR)

**** ****** **** ~ Bowie, MD 20721

Cellular Phone: 757-***-****

ac6pz1@r.postjobfree.com

Objective ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist seeking challenging position in Radiologic Imaging to utilize my skills as an Advance Radiologic Technologist.

Summary of

Qualifications Has over 20 years of experience in Advanced Radiologic Imaging, with both in-patient and out-patients. Being a veteran of the US Navy, serving as an enlisted for 20 years. I have the ability to work well with others creating a total team working environment. Works well in fast paced settings, handling a wide variety of exams. Highly reliable and pays very close attention to detail to minimize errors.

Work Experience Senior MRI Technologist / Site Manager (Progressive Radiology) 06/2017-Present

Manage 5 MRI Technologist and 5 Administrative personnel

Run a G.E. 3 Tesla Magnet

Contribute to the management and efficient operation of department

Maintain office supply budget and purchasing for department

Confer with Supervising Radiologist for proper protocols and parameters set forth

Communicate and contact engineers and representatives from manufacture as needed

Assist in orientation and training of new technologist

Carry out practices of radiation safety according to ACR guidelines and state regulations

Insure safety and infection controls procedures to ensure patient, staff and visitor safety

MRI/CT Technologist (Community Radiology Associates) 11/2014-Present

Run GE 3.0 and 1.5 tesla magnet, Run Hitachi 1.5 tesla magnet and Siemens E11 1.5 tesla magnet. Run GE 16 and 64 slice CT scanner.

Monitor and assist patients, before, during and after examination.

Carries out safety and infection control procedures to ensure patient, staff and visitor safety.

Confers with radiologists concerning scanning/imaging routines.

Demonstrates proper use of equipment as specified by manufacturer.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in MRI specialty.

Confers with clinicians about imaging studies when necessary.

Communicates with engineers and representatives from manufacturers when needed.

Interpret data and provide recommendations for optimal imaging.

Serve a diverse caseload to include children, adolescent, adults and geriatric patients.

IV access for specialty exams

MRI Technologist (PRN) (Kaiser Permanente) 2/2015- 4/2016

Ran GE 1.5 tesla magnet.

Monitored and assist patients, before, during and after examination.

Carried out safety and infection control procedures to ensure patient, staff and visitor safety.

Conferred with radiologists concerning scanning/imaging routines.

Demonstrated proper use of equipment as specified by manufacturer.

Maintained up-to-date knowledge of developments in MRI specialty.

Conferred with clinicians about imaging studies when necessary.

Communicated with engineers and representatives from manufacturers when needed.

Interpreted data and provide recommendations for optimal imaging.

Served a diverse caseload to include children, adolescent, adults and geriatric patients.

MRI Technologist (Military Contractor) 3/2012- 4/2015

Ran GE 1.5 and 3.0 Tesla magnets.

Monitored and assists patients, before, during and after the examinations.

Carried out safety and infection control procedures to ensure patient, staff and visitor safety.

Conferred with radiologists concerning scanning/imaging routines.

Demonstrated proper use of equipment as specified by manufacturer.

Maintained up-to-date knowledge of developments in MRI specialty.

Conferred with clinicians about imaging studies when necessary.

Communicated with engineers and representatives from manufacturers when needed.

Served a diverse caseload including wounded warriors, newborns, infants, children, adolescent, adults and geriatric patients.

Interpreted data and provide recommendations for optimal imaging.

Trained military technologist how to perform MRI exams and use of MRI equipment.

MRI Manager (US Navy) 1/2008- 3/2012

Managed 5 MRI techs as the PM Shift Supervisor, while maintaining high level of patient care.

Ran a GE 1.5 and 3.0 Tesla magnet including venipuncture.

Monitored and assists patients, before, during and after the examinations.

Carried out safety and infection control procedures to ensure patient, staff and visitor safety.

Conferred with radiologists concerning scanning/imaging routines.

Demonstrated proper use of equipment as specified by manufacturer.

Maintained up-to-date knowledge of developments in MRI specialty.

Conferred with clinicians about imaging studies when necessary.

Communicated with engineers and representatives from manufacturers when needed.

Served a diverse caseload including wounded warriors, newborns, infants, children, adolescent, adults and geriatric patients.

Interpreted data and provide recommendations for optimal imaging.

Radiologic Supervisor (US Navy) 12/1998-1/2008

Independent Technologist of remote clinic, Lead Technologist of Orthopedic Radiology, Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology Departments.

Performed all x-ray procedures including portable ER, OR, fluoroscopy and special procedures.

Monitored and assists patients, before, during and after the examination.

Carried out safety and infection control procedures to ensure patient, staff and visitor safety.

Conferred with radiologists concerning imaging routines.

Performed radiographic examinations of the head, trunk, and extremities for diagnosis of illness/injuries.

Performed portable radiographic examinations of the head, trunk, and extremities for diagnosis of illness/injuries.

Demonstrated proper use of equipment as specified by manufacturer.

Maintained up-to-date knowledge of developments in diagnostic radiology.

Conferred with clinicians about imaging studies when necessary.

Communicated with engineers and representatives from manufacturers when needed.

Served a diverse caseload including wounded warriors, newborns, infants, children, adolescent, adults and geriatric patients.

Interpreted data and provide recommendations for optimal imaging.

Education Naval School of Health and Sciences

Advance Radiological Technology School

Portsmouth, VA

Certification – 3/2005

Naval School of Health and Sciences

Basic Radiological Technology School

San Diego, CA

Certification – 12/1998

Certified Lean Six Sigma

Certified BLS

License R.T. (R) (MR) (ARRT)

License State of MD Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

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