CHARLA DURANT

**** ******* ***** • BEDFORD, TX **021

PHONE 402-***-**** • E-MAIL acyln0@r.postjobfree.com

POSITION AS A MEMBER OF YOUR TEAM FOR DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

I am a goal driven, compassionate and accountable professional with over 16 years of hands-on experience in a fast paced hospital environment. I have experience in Diagnostics with an emphasis on Diagnostic Radiology, Surgery, DEXA bone scans and EMGs. I was in charge of safety and education for the staff and I created a system wide MRI power-point education featured in our RCR in order to provide MRI safety knowledge for the system. I trained staff on restraint education, MSDS education and I created and performed weekly JCACHO Environment of Care Rounding checks in the department in order to keep the staff prepared for reviews. I created and applied annual competencies for Cidex, Trophon and 3M ATP units for our Ultrasound department. I also designed and implemented a Small Bowel Series power-point education for the staff. I was a safety coach for our system’s Safety First initiative and I was the Safe Patient Handling Champion. I am an adaptable supervisor accustomed to the integration of new health care systems, restructuring of work and an increasingly complex regulatory environment. I have strong communication skills and I am a resourceful problem solver with a talent for identifying needs and presenting effective solutions. I work intimately with various departments, other facilities and the public. I cultivated relationships with companies and created Mammogram parties for the employees.

EDUCATION

1991 Roger’s High School Newport, RI

High School Diploma

2001-2004 Clarkson College Omaha, NE

Associate Degree of Science for Radiologic Technology

Bachelor’s Degree for Medical Imaging

AWARDS AND LICENSURES RECEIVED

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists #384329

Licensed Medical Radiographer for the State of Nebraska #2950

Licensed Medical Radiographer for the State of Texas #GMRO2000942

BLS for Healthcare Providers Program certified

Certificates of course completion for Windows 2010 applications from New Horizons, Omaha NE

Dean’s List for Clarkson College

Member of Delta Lambda Nu

Member of FEMA, SID # 000*******

WORK EXPERIENCE

May 2016-Present Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas

Radiologic Technologist

Checks patient charts to confirm radiography orders

Performs radiologic exams on trauma patients, in-patients and out-patients, as well as portable exams for patients in the hospital and for the Emergency Department

Adjusts technique and routine views to accommodate patient needs and improve the x-ray quality for the Radiologist’s diagnosis

Modifies exam orders to clarify points of interest for Radiologist

May 2013-May 2016 CHI Lakeside Hospital

Supervisor Diagnostic Services

I supervised a department consisting of over 60 employees.

I provided on-going direction and guidance for department personnel, including interviewing prospective employees, issuing performance assessment, competency assessment and validation. I was responsible for orientation, training, counseling and role development.

I participated in action planning and implemented employee engagement activities.

I was accountable for establishing, scheduling and maintaining appropriate staffing levels that flex with changing volumes.

I utilized effective communication methods that promoted sharing, partnerships integration and collaboration within the department and with internal and external customers.

I assured there was an appropriate level of understanding, awareness and compliance with all applicable JCAHO, federal, state and agency laws, guidelines and professional standards.

I promoted a culture of customer service focused on patients, families, visitors, physicians, other the departments and the community.

I participated in intra and inter-disciplinary processes and performance quality improvement activities.

May 2010-May 2013 Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital

Radiologic Technologist/PACS Administrator Assistant

Responsible for placing orders needed for orthopaedic surgery cases.

Sets up OR rooms with various C-Arm equipment adhering to sterile fields and sterile procedures.

Performs a variety of orthopedic surgical cases for orthopedic physicians, neurosurgeons and pain anesthesiologists.

Provides radiologic exams utilizing an AGFA CR unit for pre-op, post-op and in-patients. Also responsible for processing intra-op portable films with a Brown’s wet processor.

Specifically trained to complete PACS administrator assistant duties, including daily image audits and system wide database maintenance.

Highly skilled with the use of the GE 9800 and 9900 large C-arms, the GE mini C-arm and Hologic’s mini C-arm.

Nov 2003 – May 2010 Methodist Hospital/ Health West Omaha, NE

Radiologic Technologist

Responsible for greeting patients and explaining radiologic procedures in a manner they can understand

Verifies patients radiography orders and ensures exams are completed according to hospital protocols

Actively participates in training radiologic technology students from Clarkson College and Methodist College in all aspects of radiologic positioning, patient anatomy, patient care and radiation safety for the patients as well as the technologists

Trains staff technologists and students on the AGFA CR 75.0 system and the Anexa Synerad Digital system

Educates staff technologists and students on the hospitals’ RIS system and PACS system

Aug 2004 – June 2005 Bergan Mercy Hospital Omaha, NE

Radiologic Technologist

Checks patient charts to confirm radiography orders

Performs radiologic exams on trauma patients, in-patients and out-patients, as well as portable exams for patients in the hospital and for the Emergency Department

Adjusts technique and routine views to accommodate patient needs and improve the x-ray quality for the Radiologist’s diagnosis

Modifies exam orders to clarify points of interest for Radiologist

COMPUTER AND DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE

Highly skilled in EPIC applications. Actively involved in assisting other facilities with EPIC go-live.

Proficient in the use of Phillips and GE radiologic diagnostic equipment, including fluoroscopy C-arms and stationary fluoroscopy tubes

Trained and skilled using various RIS systems

Highly competent using Seiemens’ and digital radiologic equipment, including the use of Siemens’ Aristos, Multix and Sireskope.

Superuser for the AFGA CR 75.0 and Anexa Synerad digital systems

Highly knowledgeable in the use of computed radiography, PACS and all aspects of digital radiography

Received education certification from New Horizons in the use of Windows 2010 applications

Member of the Disabled Veteran’s Association

Annual participant for the Salvation Army Christmas Bell Ringing through Dimatic Die and Tool, Omaha, NE

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