Mri Technologist Ge
Resume:
James R. White Jr.A.A.S.RT(R)(MR)(ARRT)
Cape Coral, FL 33990
*********@*****.***
. To work in and assist in the highest level of MRI scanning techniques along with providing the highest standards of patient care, sharing knowledge gained in over 30 years in the Radiology field, and to advance and excel in personal career development opportunities. I have worked for many years as a claustrophobic specialist. I teach meditation classes to teach patients and other Technologists. How to get any patient even severely claustrophobic patients how to relax. That have been unsuccessful having an MRI at other centers.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer Work Experience
PRN MRI Technologist
A1 Imaging - Cape Coral, FL March 2020 to Present
Scanning patients, venipuncture, supplies, patient customer calls confirming appoints, answering patients MRI questions about there scan,
GE PROFILE .2
Lead MRI Technologist
Neurospine Institute. - Eugene, OR May 2013 to April 2019
All MRI duties and responsibilities,venipuncture, order and inventory control. Siemens Symphony 1.5. And X-ray as needed by department. Achieved ACR Accreditation and complete protocol development with Radiologist in 1st month of hire. Worked with Medtronic company to develop protocols and scan their latest internal devices and pumps to determine whether they can safely be scanned. Developing SAR limits for MRI Safety.com. Patient contact, answer any questions and confirm appointments
MRI Technologist PRN
McKenzie Willamette Medical Center - Eugene, OR June 2012 to May 2013
PRN and on call
Staff Tech, Lead OPEN Tech
Albany General Hospital - Albany, OR August 2005 to July 2012
Opened facility and trained AGH staff on OPEN MRI technology, cross trained on GE, and attended GE Healthcare School for advanced training on
High Field 1.5T GE 450W and HDX Platforms, also worked on Siemens Symphony 1.5 before GE was installed. Hitachi Airis 1 and 2. Open .3 Venipuncture, achieved ACR Accreditation, order and inventory control.MRA, breast MRI, and MRI guided breast biopsy, pediatric and O.R. sedation MRI. MRI educational
speaker to educate the medical community and the public about the differences between open and high field technology to physicians, office staff and the public. Telephone calls to patients to confirm appointments and go over what to expect during there scan and to answer any questions
Lead OPEN MRI Tech
OMI of Plantation - Plantation, FL January 2004 to July 2005
Performed all duties with OPEN Center, including managing staff and inventory control, Venipuncture, fielding patient calls, confirm appointment, questions about there scans. Achieved ACR Accreditation. Safety and Hurricane Coordinator
OPEN Siemens .3 and GE signa 1.5
Staff Hitachi Airis Open Specialist
Med scan Open MRI - Fort Lauderdale, FL 2001 to 2004
Liaison for Radiologist to technologist with team
Marketing and scanning for center, Venipuncture, Inventory Control and ordering supplies, achieved ACR accreditation, safety and hurricane coordinator, telephone calls to patients to confirm appointments and go over MRI scan, field for questions
High Field and Open Siemens Symphony 1.5 and Hitachi Aris. .3T open
Chief MRI Technologist
Advanced Open Scan MRI - Miami Beach, FL May 1998 to January 2001
I opened this as a brand new center. I did center start up. Including getting a new business license. All aspects of managing a center, marketing, staffing and supplies. Venipuncture . Worked directly with Radiologist to develop protocol. Telephone calls to patients, go over the scan with patients and confirm appointments with patients.Siemens Magna tom .3T open
Other work experience, include X-Ray . Work experiences prior to 1996 available upon request.
Education
Associates Degree in Passed MRI Registry Registered since 1999
Sauk Valley Community College - Dixon, IL
August 1979 to August 1982
Associate's degree in Applied Radiologic and Medical Sciences
Sauk Valley College - Dixon, IL
August 1979 to August 1982
Certification and. ARRT advanced Registered MRI in 1999 in MRI
Furon Institute Of MRI - Melbourne, FL
1994
Skills
• Worked on DR, McKesson,Phillips intellispace, Vista Web, Athena and, vztech Pacs systems
• Worked with Radiologists on protocol development, passed ACR Accreditation on Hitachi Ariis 1 and 2, Siemens Symphony, GE 450 W, Siemens Open Magnatom .3 T
• Medical Imaging (10+ years)
• Venipuncture (10+ years)
• Hospital Experience (10+ years)
• EMR Systems (10+ years)
• Vital Signs (10+ years)
• Medical Scheduling (10+ years)
• Patient Care (10+ years)
• Experience Administering Injections (10+ years)
• Venipuncture (10+ years)
• Anatomy Knowledge (10+ years)
• Quality Assurance (10+ years)
• Infection Control Training
• Management (10+ years)
• Office Management (10+ years)
• Medical Office Experience (10+ years)
• Medical Records (10+ years)
• Medical Terminology (10+ years)
• Computer Skills (10+ years)
• Phone Etiquette (10+ years)
Certifications and Licenses
ARRT. 182190. Since 1982
August 1982 to August 2021
Florida state license. 18235
August 1982 to August 2022
BLS Certified
May 2020 to May 2022
CPR Certification
ARRT (MR) Certification
October 1999 to Present
Passed MRI Advanced ARRT Registry exam
Radiology Certification
Assessments
Electronic health records: Best practices — Highly Proficient
February 2021
Knowledge of EHR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EHR use Full results: Highly Proficient
Medical terminology — Proficient
February 2021
Understanding and using medical terminology Full results: Proficient
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Publications
Was featured article on Best MRI technologist in Willamette valley medical magazine Heart to Heart
I was featured article for a university professor I scanned who was very claustrophobic. Voted best MRI Technologist in the valley. I was featured on pamphlets, Brochures and speaking engagements to educate the physicians, medical community and the public on High Field and Open Technologies.Also taught meditation and relaxation classes to the medical community and the public. So they could get through an MRI exam or for the stress in their life.
Additional Information
MRI Certification 1994 ARRT MRI Registered 1999
American Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) since October 1982 ARRT MR Registered October 1999
26 years MRI Experience
MRI certification at Furon Training Center - Melbourne, FL
Completed a refresher class at Portland Community College on MRI Physics Attended GE Health care advanced training School in Milwaukie-
Graduated Sauk Valley College, Dixon, IL with Associate Degree Applied Medical Sciences - ARRT Approved 2 year Radiology program
Certified BLS by The American Heart Association
Licenses ARRT (182190 and Florida (18235) are current and available on request Experienced on the following MRI systems:
Fonar Beta 3000
Toshiba .3 open
Hitachi AIRIS .3 AIRIS Series 1 and 2
Hitachi .7
GE .2 Profile
GE 1.5T High Field 450W and HDX Platforms GE Advanced Healthcare MRI Training Siemens Magnatom .3 open
Siemens 1.5 Symphony and 1.5 Avanto and Espree systems
I have used both syngo and Numeris software
References given upon request
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