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Xray Technologist

Location:
Hammond, IN
Salary:
$30 an hour
Posted:
November 16, 2023

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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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