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Contact
Cabot, AR, *****
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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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