Radiologic Technologist

Henry L. Ragsdale, Jr. – ARRT / CCRT

Radiologic & X-Ray Technologist

*** *. *** ******* **., San Diego, CA 92114 Ph: 619-***-****

email: acp36k@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Experience and education as a Radiologic Technologist with a

proven track record of success with knowledge of all Radiology

exams; trained for 16 months total at Paradise Valley Hospital,

Sharp Coronado Hospital, Veterans Medical Center and

Sharp-Ress-Stealy.

Performed Radiologic services according to the policies,

procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department

and hospital; working cooperatively within department and

other services creating a system of quality health care.

Familiar with advanced Digital X-ray equipment, including

Kodak, Agfa, Fuji, Siemens, Philips, OEC, and Conventional;

verifies physician orders and correctly completes all paperwork.

Demonstrates commitment to providing safe, efficient, and

quality care; provides pre and post procedure education to

patient and family.

Gained practical knowledge of medical facility organization and services, the basic rules and regulation governing visitors and patient treatment, and a practical knowledge of the standard procedures, medical records, and medical terminology.

Extremely competent with outstanding leadership and managerial skills.

Clear and convincing oral communications skills; maintains logic and clarity in pressure situations.

Proven abilities in establishing positive rapport and good lines of communication with program staff;

communicate effectively with co-workers.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly skilled Radiologic & X-Ray Technologist with qualifications and expertise in all aspects of radiology. A patient advocate, promoting healthcare by providing high-quality care and unparalleled patient service; provide total backup and support.

Able to efficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously; highly proficient in infrastructure implementation, and team support; empowered and highly motivated individual, results oriented, extremely organized, excellent communication, relationship-building skills and a team player with a desire to succeed.

KEY SKILLS & AREAS OF EXPERIENCE

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: Pro-active in taking tasks and ensuring the staff works together efficiently.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: Generates positive impression while interacting with and supporting customers, as well as cultivating a secure impact to ensure success.

EDUCATION / CAREER DEVELOPMENT

PIMA Medical Institute, Chula Vista, CA

Associate in Science Degree in Radiologic Technology

San Diego City College, San Diego, CA

Associate of Science in Biology

Miramar College, San Diego, CA

Applied Biotechnology classes I, II, III

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CAREER EXPERIENCE

American Correctional Solutions, San Diego, CA

Radiologic Technologist

Performed routine and specialized x-ray exams on inmates in all San Diego County detention centers and jails.

Took X-ray pictures of inmates utilizing an X-ray portable machine. Obtained patient’s cooperation and helped reduce patient anxiety by explaining procedures.

Pacific American Life Science Learning Center. San Diego, CA

Radiologic Technologist

Operated GE 9900 Elite C-Arm for various medical education training labs throughout California and Nevada.

Paradise Valley Hospital, National City, CA / Sharp Coronado Hospital, Coronado, CA / Veterans Medical Center, San Diego, CA / Sharp-Ress-Stealy, San Diego, CA

Radiologic Technology Intern

Rotated daily in various Radiology departments, including Surgery/C-arm, Outpatient, and the Emergency Room.

Expertly performed routine and specialized x-ray exams, including Fluoroscopy Procedures (Upper GIs, Small Bowl, ERCP, and Mylography.

Performed X-ray exams for all patient ages (neonatal, children, adults, Geriatrics) and a variety of body structures, including spine, head, chest, abdomen, extremities, facial bones, paranasal sinuses, bony thorax.

Operated the portable C-arm machine inside the OR and managed Pre-OP and Post-OP exams using a Portable x-ray machine in Recovery room.

Took X-ray Pictures of inpatients in ICU/PCU&ER utilizing an X- ray portable machine. Obtained patient’s cooperation and helped reduce patient anxiety by explaining procedures and establishing a comfortable environment.

Safeguarded patients by performing all measures to protect from unwarranted radiation exposure and infection; provided them with care and comfort while complying with safety, health, and sanitation standards.

Conformed to department policies, procedures, and regulations.

Federal Government - FRCSW

Production Controller

Served as Production Controller for The Mobile Facilities program (MOFAC).

Maintained and coordinated a variety of services required to support the production line of the Mobile Facilities program (MOFAC).

Advised and maintained the supply activities of a variety of material requirements for production schedule due dates.

Duties and responsibilities established in an organized transition of workload to each artisan based upon status and other prioritizing reports to ensure an efficient transfer of parts and materials to each artisan with the utilization of forklifts, floor jacks, electric carts, or other logistical means to ensure artisans receives the material necessary to do their assign tasks.

Monitored and updated daily status report of all work in progress.

Conducted bi-weekly status meeting to provide current status to management of all projects in work.

Assisted the planners with production statistics such as man hours needed, man hours available, man hours used, man hours per specific tasks for on time delivery of Mobile Facility Units to customers.

United States Navy

Aircraft Mechanic (AME)

Maintained the environmental and egress systems of seven aircraft.

Directly responsible for troubleshooting and quality assurance of aircraft and aircraft parts.

Managed all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of Grumman C-2 and Lockheed S-3 Viking Aircraft.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT RT (R)

California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)

California Fluoroscopy Permit

California Venipuncture Certificate

Basic Life Support (CPR)

AFFILIATIONS

American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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