Education
Indiana University Northwest May ****
Associates of Science, Radiography GPA 3.6/4
Deans List (six semesters)
Certifications
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Certification (Eligible May 15th, 2015)
Radiation Safety Officer certified
General Safety Officer certified
Basic Life Support Certified, American Red Cross (2017-present)
HIPPA and OSHA certified
Certified breath alcohol technician
Drug Screen Administration certified (federal and non-federal)
CLIA Waiver certified
Venipuncture/ vaccine administration certified
Experience
Radiologic Technologist, Southwest Vascular Access Center, Alsip, IL (May 2019- present)
Perform diagnostic radiologic exams under live fluoroscopy
Assist doctor with IR procedures using fluoroscopy through a surgical C-arm.
Demonstrates pre/post procedure patient data processing
Responsible for maintaining medical staff member’s licenses and credentials to work legally
Monitors upcoming renewal dates for center and staff to maintain their credentials
Maintained and updated all credentials files as needed
Coordinated with physicians and medical staff administrators
Trained as Safety Officer, managing safety polices and procedures at center
Trained as Radiation Safety Officer, managing radiation safety policy and procedures at center
In charge of medical inventory, ordering/restocking of supplies and keeping a database of it
Assist in patient referrals, scheduling patient appointments, answering phones and organizing patient charts
Trained in executing patient insurance information, HIPPA confidentiality and familiar with patient electronic charts
Assist in preparing the sterile field for IR procedures by checking and gathering supplies, equipment and instruments
Organize the turnover of the procedure suite between cases, disposed of trash and linens, cleaned equipment and environmental surfaces
Aid with preparing the patient for IR procedure by positioning, prepping and draping patients
Trained in scrubbing in for sterile procedures to work alongside IR doctor within scope of practice, while maintaining a sterile technique
Radiologic Technologist, Physician’s Urgent Care, Highland, IN (April 2016- May 2019)
Perform diagnostic radiologic exams and minimizing radiation to patient by practicing radiation protection
Responsible for preparing and sending over-reads and Radiologist readings, as well as reporting the over-read results to providers and providing reports into the patient medical records
Welcome patients and visitors by greeting them in person, answering inquiries and directing them through the registration process
Assist patients with insurance documentation and billing questions
Collect and process patient payments
Assist the providers with examinations, procedures and other duties
Assist with triaging patients, getting patient vitals and administering medication per provider discretion
Responsible for patient call backs, scheduling physician referrals and maintaining finalized Radiologist dictation reports
Responsible for preparing exam rooms, decontamination of equipment and stocking of supplies
Responsible for venipuncture, preparing specimens for laboratory analysis and properly handling lab results
Responsible for training all new employees
Radiologic Technologist, Community Hospital, Munster, IN (May 2015 to April 2016)
Perform diagnostic radiologic exams and procedures according to physician’s orders
Utilize the Radiology Information System/Picture Archiving and Communication Systems effectively
Assist with teaching students of the Radiologic Technology School/Program
Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding and knowledge of exposure factors
Surgical Experience with operating C-arm Machine and sterile procedures
Clinical Experience
Methodist Hospital, Northlake Campus- Gary, IN
St. Margarets Hospital- Hammond, IN
Community Hospital- Munster, IN
Skills
Proficient in: Accreditation information management. Provider Relations. MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)
Worked with EHR’s: Epic, Velocidoc, NextGen BrainTree and PACS
Highlights: Superior organization, teamwork, medical terminology, great communication skills and attention to details
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