Kristin Parrish RT(R)(CT) ARRT

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Arlington, TX 76016

Ph: 817-***-****

E:adw14o@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

AART-registered radiological technologist seeks longer term career in a challenging medical environment. Committed to providing high quality patient care and enhancing technical skills and knowledge of radiography. Able to work proficiently with radiological systems and diverse hospital management databases. CPR certified.

Employment History

Texas Health Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX, Radiographer-RT(R)(CT), May 2013 to present

Dedicated to offering superior patient care according to AIDET, while performing CT exams.

Facilitate orders from physicians that require further radiological analysis.

Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID, and obtains patient history.

Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies) and checks physician orders /exam requisitions using time-out procedures.

Handles patients with IV’s, oxygen, chest tubes and other devices, and monitors patient during procedure.

Administers contrast media and other medication in accordance with medication administration guidelines.

Ensures exam and relevant clinical information is accurate.

Ensures the patient and/or family understand the procedure according to age-specific needs, patient’s learning capacity and language barriers while following HIPAA guidelines.

Proper collimation and shielding is provided according to ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable).

Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, Radiographer-RT(R)(CT), August 2011 to May 2013

Dedicated to offering superior patient care according to AIDET, while performing CT exams.

Facilitate orders from physicians that require further radiological analysis.

Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID, and obtains patient history.

Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies) and checks physician orders /exam requisitions using time-out procedures.

Handles patients with IV’s, oxygen, chest tubes and other devices, and monitors patient during procedure.

Administers contrast media and other medication in accordance with medication administration guidelines.

Ensures exam and relevant clinical information is accurate.

Ensures the patient and/or family understand the procedure according to age-specific needs, patient’s learning capacity and language barriers while following HIPAA guidelines.

Proper collimation and shielding is provided according to ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable).

Arlington Memorial Hospital, Arlington, TX, Radiographer-RT(R)(CT), May 2009 to September 2011

Dedicated to offering superior patient care according to AIDET, while performing CT exams.

Facilitate orders from physicians that require further radiological analysis.

Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID, and obtains patient history.

Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies) and checks physician orders /exam requisitions using time-out procedures.

Handles patients with IV’s, oxygen, chest tubes and other devices, and monitors patient during procedure.

Administers contrast media and other medication in accordance with medication administration guidelines.

Ensures exam and relevant clinical information is accurate.

Ensures the patient and/or family understand the procedure according to age-specific needs, patient’s learning capacity and language barriers while following HIPAA guidelines.

Proper collimation and shielding is provided according to ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable).

Arlington Memorial Hospital, Arlington, TX, Radiographer-RT (R), May 2008 to May 2009

Dedicated to offering superior patient care according to AIDET, while performing exams as a radiographer.

Facilitate orders from physicians that require further radiological analysis.

Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID, and obtains patient history.

Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies) and checks physician orders /exam requisitions using time-out procedures.

Handles patients with IV’s, oxygen, chest tubes and other devices, and monitors patient during procedure.

Administers contrast media and other medication in accordance with medication administration guidelines.

Ensures exam and relevant clinical information is accurate.

Ensures the patient and/or family understand the procedure according to age-specific needs, patient’s learning capacity and language barriers while following HIPAA guidelines.

Proper collimation and shielding is provided according to ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable).

Irving Coppell Surgical Hospital, Irving, TX, Radiographer-RT (R), June 2008 to May 2009

Regularly perform physician ordered radiological exams, which include, but are not limited to, fluoroscopic and portable examinations.

Responsible for carrying radiological exams that require the use of a C-arm during orthopedic and spinal surgeries, as well as steroid injections for pain management.

Arlington Memorial Hospital, Arlington TX, Non-Certified Technician, March 2008 to May 2008

Performed specific examinations as ordered by physicians.

Gained critical knowledge of how to assist physicians and care for patients with varying degrees of needs in a fast-paced environment.

Arlington Memorial Hospital, Arlington TX, ER Registrar, February 1998 to March 2008

Collected demographics, insurance information and other pertinent information necessary for admissions.

Collected co-pays

Certification/Registrations

CPR/AED Certified

ARRT – I.D. #441656

Texas Medical Board-Medical Radiologic Technologist– I.D. #GMR00094887

Current documentation available upon request

Education

Penn Foster College, Scottsdale, AZ, Online, August 2020 to present

Currently enrolled in the Medical Coding and Billing Program

Tarrant County College, Hurst, TX, January 2004 to May 2008

Graduated High Honors with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science.

Tarrant County College, Hurst, TX, September 1995 to May 1996

University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, September 1992 to December 1992

Completed coursework towards a Bachelor of Science degree.

Sam Houston High School, Arlington, TX, September 1984 to May 1987

References

Lance Goble, (Ph: 817-681-9444c Ph: 817-757-1521w)

Caroline Hill, 11802 Brookwood Rd, Austin, TX 78750 (Ph: 512-***-****)

Stephanie Patterson, Arlington, TX 76015 (Ph: 817-946-8731c Ph: 682-236-4438w)

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