Assistant Medical

Amber Long RT (R)

**** ****** ***** **. ******** View, TN. 37146

********@*****.*** 615-***-****

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST R.T.(R)

Leveraging stellar radiography knowledge with top-notch care to optimize the patient experience.

Outstanding academic and hands-on experience within state-of-the-art facility. Well practiced in the most recent diagnostic imaging procedures. Expertise in fixed and mobile radiography. Earned reputation as dependable and flexible with strong ability to excel under minimal direction. Exceptional collaborative and critical thinking abilities. Special interest in CT scanning. Certified ARRT

Core Competencies

Procedures: diagnostic GI exams, orthopedic exams, venipuncture, vital signs

Hospital Specific: Fluoroscopic exams, portable exams, C-arm- exams, emergency department

Specialty Imaging: I currently have most of my comps needed to sit for the CT board. During my time at Vanderbilt I was involved in many Interventional cases.

Education

Boise State University Boise, ID

I am finishing my bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Sciences. Expected graduation is fall of 2019.

General Hospital School of Health Sciences, Nashville, TN

Acquired well-rounded and thorough experience at state-of-the-art, 150-bed teaching hospital and medical center. Performed radiographic exams (up to 20 per day) in compliance with hospital standards and practices. Gained experience working with patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions from pre-op to outpatient care.

Developed solid understanding of imaging equipment and imaging documentation software, including PACS Image Archive and DICOM storage.

Collaborated with fellow interns and staff to focus on stellar patient accommodation and comfort.

Performed administrative duties and quality assurance to facilitate patients and ensure record accuracy.

Acquired knowledge of maxi-slide and other patient lift equipment.

Successfully completed CPR

Columbia State Community College Columbia, TN.

Expected date for my graduation for my A.A.S for General Health Science is December 2014. This has included 40 hours of didactic hours.

High Tech Institute Nashville, TN.

Developed and defined skills such as urinalysis, phlebotomy, filing x-ray, administering topical medications, scheduling and positioning.

Received a chiropractic assistant license and therapy

Chiropractic Assistant Association Nashville, TN.

Received a chiropractic assistant license and therapy. I am eligible to sit for the CT board at this time and plan to within the month of March.

Experience

Heritage Medical Group, November 2017-Current 40 hours weekly

Maintain and use my professional skills to obtain the most optimal images for our radiologist.

Assist in all fluoroscopy studies

I am finishing all my exams for CT to sit for the boards

Northcrest Medical Center, April 2017-December 2017 36 hours nights/weekends

Place patient care and safety to the highest priority

Assist others in patient care (C.T., nurses and any other supportive staff members

Work independently mainly in E.D. (I was the only R.T.(r) on that shift)

Perform 20-30 procedures per shift (including emergency surgeries)

Vanderbilt Medical Center, June 2015-April 2017 40+ hours weekly

Applied my knowledge and principles of radiation protection for the patient, self and others

Used my knowledge of anatomy, positioning and radiographic techniques to accurately demonstrate anatomical structures on a radiograph image

Determined exposure factors to achieve optimal radiographic technique with a minimum dose of radiation exposure to the patient.

Assisted with Doctors in many ERCPs, cholangiograms, tunneled catheter placements and changes, picc tube placements changes, PUD exams, nephrostomy exams, embolization procedures, port placements and changes, most and all IR procedures

I was involved with our neurology doctors assisting with stroke victims.

I was on call during interventional procedures 10 days a month

Crossroads Medical Group, October 2012- June 2015 40 hours per week

Applied my knowledge and principles of radiation protection for the patient, self, and others.

Put my knowledge of anatomy, positioning, and radiographic techniques to accurately demonstrate anatomical structures on a radiograph.

Determined exposure factors to achieve optimal radiographic technique with a minimum of radiation exposure to the patient.

Examined radiographs for the purpose of evaluating technique, positioning, and other pertinent technical qualities.

Used my discretion and judgment when performing medical imaging procedures. Provided patient care essential to radiographic procedures.

Work side by side with the Doctor and with Nurses to provide excellent care to patient

Schedule future appointments to maintain continuing care

Research patients insurance and help educate them about their coverage

Externships, October 2012-September2014 General Hospital, Vanderbilt Hospital, VA Murfreesboro, VA Nashville

Identified patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.

Ensured operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Maintained radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

Complied with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Gained patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.

Prepared patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.

Minimized radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.

Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart.

Maintained production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments.

Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records.

Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Doctors Assistant, January 2010- March 2011 40 hours per week Edmonson Pike Family Practice, Brentwood TN.

Provided excellent patient care and defined my skills in phlebotomy, billing and verifying insurance companies and lab work. This particular Doctors office is a family practice and it was very important to maintain secure relationship with our patients so they felt safe.

Chiropractic Assistant, September 2007- September 2014 40 hours per week Brentwood Chiropractic, Brentwood, TN.

I was employed full time and then backed off my hours to start school however, on and off they will call and have me fill in if a current employee is on vacation. This job works side by side with the chiropractor and the patients which included many therapies. I also help in the initial exam with x-rays and any therapy needed for that day.

Professional Development

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification

Awards & Recognitions

Various academic and attendance awards

Professional References

Dr. Donald Henderson work: 615-***-****

Cell: 615-***-****

Dr. Jian Wei work: 615-***-****

Cell: 615-***-****

Susan Franklin Cell: 615-***-**** General Manager

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