Contact

Cabot, AR, *****

501-***-****

adqs52@r.postjobfree.com

Skills

Radiography/Fluoroscopy-

Surgical, Trauma, and Mobile

Settings

CT/Ultrasound/RF

Technology- Interventional

Settings

HIPAA and Privacy Expert

Certifications

ARRT(R)

ARRT(CV)

ACLS/BLS

Tennessee Licensure

Arkansas Licensure

Software

EPIC

McKesson

CPRS

VISTA

Windows

Microsoft

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Heller Hodge

RT(R)(CV)ARRT

Radiologic Technologist

Veteran-focused Radiologic Technologist with over 30 years of experience in Imaging . Adept in producing accurate diagnostic and fluoroscopic images while comforting patients and providing clinical directives to staff. Demonstrated talents in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiography with success in guiding teams and strengthening relationships with patients.

Expert in HIPAA Rules and Regulations.

Work History

Radiologic Technologist

Memphis Veterans Hospital- Nurses ETC Contract,

Memphis, TN, San Antonio, TX

Reviewed physicians' orders to determine

medical imaging needs and operated radiologic

equipment to capture, develop and produce

diagnostic images.

Handled private and confidential information in

compliance with hospital policies and

procedures, including HIPAA.

Educated patients on procedure details,

provided instructions and answered questions to

minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.

Operated x-ray and mobile imaging equipment

in diagnostic x-ray, interventional radiology,

operating room, emergency room, pain clinic,

urology, and the post anesthesia care unit.

Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with

beam-restrictive devices and shielding

techniques.

Prepared and administered contrast materials,

radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and

antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.

Monitored and managed inventory and supply

2019-03 -

Current

levels of sterile and non-sterile items, like contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals to

reorder and restock.

Interventional Radiologic Technologist-

Lead

CARTI Cancer Center, Little Rock, AR

Reviewed physicians' orders to determine

medical imaging needs and operated radiologic

equipment to capture, develop and produce

diagnostic images.

Handled day to day running of Interventional

Radiology Lab ensuring high levels of productivity and progression.

Monitored and managed inventory and supply

levels of sterile and non-sterile items, like contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals to

reorder and restock.

Conducted regular research on developments in

radiologic technology to make valuable

recommendations on equipment updates and

replacements, including US and digital units.

Performed interventional procedures to treat

different pathologies/trauma using

chemotherapy, embolic agents, isotopes,

angioplasty and stenting. In these procedures

CT/Ultrasound/ and fluoroscopy are utilized.

2016-01 -

2018-12

Interventional Radiology Technologist

University Of Arkansas Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR

Reviewed physicians' orders to determine

medical imaging needs and operated radiologic

equipment to capture, develop and produce

diagnostic images.

Handled private and confidential information in

compliance with hospital policies and

procedures, including HIPAA.

Operated x-ray and mobile imaging equipment

in neurointerventional radiology. We employed

CT, Ultrasound and diagnostic imaging to treat

2010-01 -

2015-12

brain trauma and pathologies.

Prepared and administered contrast materials,

radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and

antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures to

treat multiple cancers primarily Multiple Myeloma. Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist

Baptist Health System, Little Rock, AR

Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and

peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with

procedures such as pacemaker insertions and

balloon angioplasties.

Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using

manual and automated recording devices.

Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness

against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.

Documented vascular data such as edema,

oxygen saturation and blood pressure to

contribute to accurate diagnoses.

Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to

complete contrast-enhanced heart and

cardiovascular system radiographs.

Supported healthcare team by maintaining

responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring,

defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training. Utilized variety of technical equipment, including stethoscopes, thermometers and

sphygmomanometers, to meet patient needs

and prescribed medical therapies.

2009-01 -

2011-01

Owner/Operator

Paws And Claws Animal Rescue And Pet Grooming,

Beebe, AR

Managed day-to-day business operations,

including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and

public relations.

Oversaw and improved Services worth over

$100,000 per year through efficient coordination

of daily operations.

Spoke to customers regarding lodging, grooming,

daycare services and pricing and cross-sold

2000-01 -

2009-01

additional items, including pet food, treats and

toys.

Provided top-notch customer service to every

customer and exceptional care to all animals.

Maintained animal health and wellbeing by

brushing coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears and

providing other types of basic care.

Worked with more than 20+ animals each day to

provide skilled bathing and grooming services.

Interventional Radiology Technologist

Baptist Health System, Little Rock, AR

Operated Siemens and GE radiologic equipment

to produce diagnostic images and films for

Surgeons and Radiologists across organization.

Applied and positioned patients/ supplies/

equipment to take images following set

parameters: Angiography/Venography

/Nephrostomy Drains/Biliary Drains/Abscess

/Drains/ CVL placement/ Trauma management.

1997-03 -

2000-07

Interventional Radiology Technologist

St Vincent Infirmary, Little Rock, AR

Prepared and administered contrast materials,

radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and

antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.

Conducted regular research on developments in

radiologic technology to make valuable

recommendations on equipment updates and

procedure recommendations.

Became ARRT(CV) certified

Scrubbed and imaged all interventional

procedures- 300 different types currently.

Served as informational resource for patients and

families, educating about imaging process and

addressing questions and concerns.

1992-05 -

1997-03

Radiologic Technologist

Baptist Health System, Little Rock, AR

Applied and positioned diagnostic equipment:

C-arms and stationary equipment to take images

following set parameters in OR, ER, Fluoroscopy,

1985-10 -

1992-05

and Portables, in diagnostic radiology.

Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with

beam-restrictive devices and shielding

techniques.

Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic

images to match with patient records.

Handled private and confidential information in

compliance with hospital policies and

procedures, including HIPAA.

Education

No Degree: Health Services

Administration

Arkansas State University - State University, AR

2019-01 -

Current

Associate of Science: Radiography

St Joseph Hospital School Of Radiologic Technology

- Memphis, TN

1983-08 -

1985-05

No Degree: Accounting

Memphis University - Memphis, TN

1983-01 -

1983-05

No Degree: Accounting

Christian Brothers University - Memphis, TN

1981-08 -

1982-04

Affiliations

Member of American Registry of Radiologic

Technologists, 1985 to Current

Member of ARST, 1985 to Current

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