Radiation Safety Technician
Resume:
Garfield Chivers, Jr., R.T. (R) (C.T.)
Houston, Texas 77068-1803
281-***-**** (C), 281-***-**** (H)
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
●Operates diagnostic radiology equipment to produce radiographic studies in medical diagnosis and treatment per physician’s orders.
● Excellent knowledge of radiation physics, along with a deep knowledge of test methods and instrument use.
●Vast knowledge of anatomy and physiology, positioning, radiology protocol and radiation safety procedures.
●Remarkable skills in the use and maintenance of equipment with emphasis on preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
●Excellent ability to keep accurate and precise records related to services
●Effectively communicates with physicians, healthcare staff and patients.
●Profound skill in patient positioning and in producing high quality images.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ultra Staff Medical. Houston,Texas
Prn Radiology Technologist. 01/11/2018-05/14/2021
Cypress-Fairbanks Medical Center. Houston,Texas
Radiology Technologist -Prn Pool
North Cypress Medical Center Hospital-Cypress,Texas
Radiology Technologist -Supplemental. 03/07/2016-04//02/2019 -10/30/2019 Transfer.
Diagnostic Imaging for inpatients and outpatient,emergency Room Traumatic covered. Surgery CARM and fixed and portable imaging digital equipment GE, Phillips imaging first and Second Sh
US Pain and Spine Institute Houston, Texas
Radiology Manager/ RSO 9/14/2015 – 11/10/2015
New system start-up of CT/MRI Dept.
RSO guideline for Radiation Safety and MRI procedures and policies; setup protocol for scanning.
Meet with outgoing RSO to install proper compliance documents for registering both MRI/CT units for State, ACR, JCAHO, requirements for filing of fees associated with operation.
Set up new Health-land EMR System for Radiology imaging, exams, and modalities (MRI/CT/Rad).
Work with engineer/contractor installing new imaging equipment for CT/MRI, maintenance.
Maintain records of mobile C-arm for Surgery Dept., maintenance and repair of equipment.
Set up meeting with vendor to discuss compliance with industry standards on the pros/cons of keeping system costs down while keeping production up with the newly acquired CT/MRI units.
Set up department production forecast of patient work flow and managing technician work load schedules.
City of Houston Health Houston, Texas
Rad Tech Chest Clinic 10/2014 – 5/2015
Process Patient in Epic medical system for TB Control
Lane Staffing Inc. Houston, Texas
PRN Rad Tech 05/2014 – 10//2014
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital/Encompass Health Humble, Texas
PRN Rad Technician 02/2011 – Present
Houston Community College Houston, Texas
Computed Tomography Program 01/2010 – 05/2010
Student/Graduate
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE continued
Medix’s Staffing Solutions Houston, Texas
Orthopedic X-ray Technician 11/09 – 01/2010
Perform all diagnostic procedures as ordered by orthopedic surgeons.
Med Relief Staffing Inc. Houston, Texas
Orthopedic X-ray Technician 04/1996 – 02/2011
Receive patients and explain method of procedures.
Perform all diagnostic procedures as ordered by orthopedic surgeons.
Lone Star Family Healthcare Center Conroe, Texas
Staff Radiology Technologist 02/2008 – 09/2008
Performed diagnostic imaging for large busy medical residency program with 21 residents, 1st through 3rd year and fellowship programs in orthopedic, internal and family medicine.
Developed a film library for the residents us in their rotations in clinical observations, histories, findings and diagnoses of diseases and disorders
Set in place a quality control system of protocols to ensure quality assurance by state and federal standards for record keeping of all log books on repairs and radiation safety guidelines to be in compliance with all governing agencies.
Assisted compliance specialist in bringing facility up to code and in compliance with radiation safety standards.
Liken Healthcare Staffing Inc. Houston, Texas
Temp to Perm X-ray Technician 10/2007 – 02/2008
Routine diagnostic imaging for a busy clinic without a permanent tech.
Memorial Hermann Hospital Southwest Campus Houston, Texas
Staff Radiology Technologist II 06/2002 – 05/2007
Performed routine/emergency diagnostic imaging procedures in fast tract, minor emergency clinical and level II-III shock trauma rooms of a 629 bed hospital.
Performed portables in ICU and NICU.
Served a diverse caseload including newborns, infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.
Responsible for departmental coverage for in and out-patient imaging as ordered by clinicians that included bedside films, table studies of timed exams, respiratory distress films, cardiovascular and catheter placements, nasal-gastric tubes, etc.
Managed 16 to 40 procedures per shift while maintaining high quality of care.
Maintained electronic medical records and picture archiving system, as well as radiology information system.
Mastered radiology/information systems including Radiology information systems and PACS.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & ACCREDIATION
Houston Community College – Coleman Campus Houston, Texas
CT Program Graduate 01/19/2010 – 05/13/2010
Memorial Hermann School of Radiology Houston, Texas
Graduated 06/02 – RT (R) Texas
C.M.R.T License #24014, Exp. 08/31/2023
A.A.R.T License #359097, Exp. 05/31/2023
A.S.R.T License #209614, Exp. 1/31/2023
AHA – CPR (BLS) Certification, Exp. 01/09/2024
Franklin K. Lane High School Graduate 06/1975 Brooklyn, NY
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