ASHLA R MCCRAY
HOUSTON, TX 77028
adodll@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Two years’ experience as a Radiologic Technologist
Work History
Harris Health System Houston, Texas Jul. 2019-May 2021
Radiologic Technologist
Familiar with X-ray imaging, portable radiography, and fluoroscopic procedure, Interventional Radiology, Cath Lab procedures
Assigned patients to clinical room, look through and accurate patient medical history histories.
Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation to determine patients x-ray needs by reading request or instructions from physicians
Served a diverse caseload including newborn, infants,children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics
Ensured patient comfort within an integrated plan of care/service.
Experience utilizing HIS,RIS,PACS, and EPIC
Experience with radiologic equipment such as Siemens, Philips and Carestream
Followed department safety standards and radiation protection guidelines.
Experience with monitoring and supporting patient intake and outtake operations.
Followed department safety standards and radiation protection guidelines.
Knowledgeable in cardiac structure and vascular anatomy and physiology
Perform quality assurance on radiology equipment.
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital Houston, Texas Mar. 2017- Present
Cardiac Monitoring Tech
Maintained confidentiality of medical information according to HIPAA rules and regulations.
Continuous cardiac surveillance for up to 48 patients per monitor technician.
Notification of any changes in the patient’s rhythm will communicated to the patient’s nurse.
Provides documentation of interpreted cardiac monitor strip for patient record.
Admission and Discharge of patients into the cardiac monitoring system per physician order.
MD Anderson Cancer Center (Thoracic Surgery/ICU) Houston, Texas Dec.2014- Feb. 2017
Cardiac Monitoring Tech
Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances.
Maintains lists and schedules, answers phones, properly takes messages or direct phone calls as appropriate.
Observe patient rhythms and notify nurses appropriately
Document vital patient information.
Report critical changes to nurse such as sustained SVT, V-TACH, drop in heart rate, low O2 saturation.
Record and store rhythm strips, perform trends and history reports per hospital policy.
Quest Diagnostics/Adecco Staffing Houston, Texas Feb 2014- Aug 2014
Imaging Technician
Identified problems with preparing requisitions including missing labels on attachments, staples, paper clips, rubber bands, tape, ripped pages, adhesives, loose scripts etc. and is able to resolve or forward information to the Group Lead and/or Supervisor in support of timely problem resolution.
Demonstrated an ability to learn the job duties assigned to the Imaging Assistant I, and developed an understanding of how all the functions in Specimen Processing and Remote Sites working together and how they impact the quality of service to our internal and external customers.
Completed all required written documentation such that it is understandable to others, legible and within the assigned time frame.
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital Houston, Texas Jan 2013- July 2014
Phlebotomist/Patient Safety Monitor
Maintained confidentiality of medical information according to HIPAA rules and regulations.
Performed capillary and venous venipuncture, finger sticks; checked hemoglobin/glucose levels
Collected blood and urine specimens, blood and urine specimens.
•.Performs duties appropriate to the position and in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, and any other duties, as assigned
CareTemps LLC Houston, Texas Jan 2010 - Nov 2012
Health Care Provider/Sitter
Assisted elderly with her daily life activities.
Took and documented vital signs and monitored condition, intake and output of liquids and solids.
Notified nurse of all changes.
Followed all rules, regulations, and procedures to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality health care services.
Pro Med Seminars Houston, Texas Feb 2011 - Aug 2012
Phlebotomist Tech
Scheduled appointments, answered phones and provided requested information.
Took vital signs and documented results on charts, took finger stick samples and placed in centrifuges.
Checked HCT levels to ensure donors' ability to give blood.
Followed rules, regulations, and procedures to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance
Education & Training
Harris Health School of Diagnostics Medical Imaging: Radiologic Technologist (Certificate)
Houston Community College; Houston, TX- Associates Degree: Science
Professional Medical Training Services; Houston, TX- Phlebotomy Technician: Certificate
Lone Star Community College; Houston, TX-Electrocardiograph Monitoring Technician: Certificate
Certifications
Registered Radiology Technologist (R) –Ashla McCray, Texas
BLS/CPR