Mammography Technologist
Resume:
Michelle Gardell R.T. (R) (T) (M)
*** *** ***** *****, ****** NJ 08075 856-***-**** adwibs@r.postjobfree.com Objective:
An energetic and patient-focused, team player looking to obtain a position in the field of Radiology Education:
MAMMOGRAPHY CERTIFICATE JANUARY 2019 - MARCH 2019 RAD COMM INC MAMMOGRAPHY EDUCATION GPA 3.8
● Clinical experience at Sycamore Medical Center: Kettering Breast Evaluation Center
● Experience in administering the following diagnostic exams: Digital Breast Mammography, Digital Breast Tomosynthesis, Screening Mammography, Diagnostic Mammography, and Additional View Mammography Observed procedures such as: Breast Ultrasound, Stereotactic Guided Biopsy, and Ultrasound Guided Biopsy
● In compliance with the MQSA personnel requirements
● ARRT board certified
RADIATION THERAPY CERTIFICATE AUGUST 2016 - JULY 2017 COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY GPA 3.5
● One year of Clinical experience at Allegheny General Hospital, McKeesport Hospital, and Shadyside Hospital
● 700 hours of Clinical experience with: CT, PET, Brachytherapy, SRS, SBRT, Electron, IMRT, 3D, 4D Gating,
● DBH, and RapidArc
● Observed Tumor Boards, new patient consultations, weekly “on treatment” exams, follow up exams, gamma knife, and cyber knife
● ARRT board certified
RADIOLOGIC IMAGING CERTIFICATE SEPTEMBER 2014 – JUNE 2016 SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING AT COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL GPA 3.8
● Two years of Clinical experience at Cooper University Hospital (Level One Trauma Center)
● 1,596 hours of Clinical experience with: Fluoroscopy, Angiography, OR, Hospital In-Patients, Out-Patients, Bone and Joint, ER, and Trauma unit, and Helicopter Trauma Bay
● Observed IR, CT, MRI, PET, Mammography, and Speech Pathology
● ARRT board certified
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE AUGUST 2010 – MAY 2012
ROWAN COLLEGE AT BURLINGTON COUNTY GPA 3.7
Member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors society
Focus in Anatomy & Physiology, and Psychology
Work Experience:
COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUGUST 2019 - PRESENT VOORHEES, NJ MAMMOGRAPHY/ DEXA TECHNOLOGIST
● Performed Digital Breast Tomosynthesis with Hologic imaging equipment
● Performed high quality Screening Mammography, Diagnostic Mammography, and Additional View Mammography
● Performed high quality digital DEXA scans with Hologic QDR 4500 Elite imaging equipment
● Exercised technical judgment in order to obtain appropriate images of the tested area and bone density measurements
● Ensured quality patient care by helping establish a caring and professional environment
● Participated in departmental and institutional quality assurance/quality improvement programs
● Ensured explanation of procedures and relevant education to anxious patients
● Utilized EPIC Electronic Health Record Software
● Utilized PACS picture archiving and communications system KETTERING HEALTH JANUARY 2019 - JULY 2019 MIAMISBURG, OH MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST
● Performed Digital Breast Tomosynthesis with GE Senographe Pristina, and Hologic Selenia Dimensions imaging equipment
● Performed high quality Screening Mammography, Diagnostic Mammography, and Additional View Mammography
● Ensured quality patient care by helping establish a caring and professional environment
● Participated in departmental and institutional quality assurance/quality improvement programs
● Ensured explanation of procedures and relevant education to anxious patients
● Conducted patient interviews for Cancer Risk Assessment Surveys
● Utilized EPIC Electronic Health Record Software
● Utilized IntelliSpace PACS picture archiving and communications system KETTERING HEALTH NETWORK JULY 2018 - JULY 2019 MIAMISBURG, OH DEXA TECHNOLOGIST
● Performed high quality digital DEXA scans with Hologic QDR 4500 Elite imaging equipment Exercised technical judgment in order to obtain appropriate images of the tested area and bone density measurements
● Monitored patient's well-being during exams
● Entered clinical data into computerized database and documented clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive and accurate manner
● Exhibited professional conduct in all interactions with patients and staff
● Managed and trained new employees to perform DEXA scans
● Utilized EPIC Electronic Health Record Software
● Utilized IntelliSpace PACS picture archiving and communications system CAREFIRST URGENT CARE JULY 2018 –OCTOBER 2018 SPRINGBORO, OH MEDICAL ASSISTANT / RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
● Performed clinical skills such as: taking blood pressures, pulses, and respirations, weighing patients, and testing blood sugars by finger stick
● Performed several advanced clinical skills such as drawing blood, performing EKGs, and changing simple wound dressings
● Administered medication intramuscularly and ran diagnostic testing for various common ailments
● Obtained optimal Radiologic Imaging at provider discretion for a wide range of patients
● Utilized file management skills (logging exams, equipment repairs, etc.)
● Obtained pertinent patient history and symptoms
● Optimized patient flow and maintained patient satisfaction
● Advocated for patients and their safety and utilized ALARA / Image Gently concepts DAYTON PHYSICIANS NETWORK – MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL SOUTH APRIL 2018 – JULY 2018 DAYTON, OH
RADIATION THERAPIST
● Performed Radiation Therapy Treatments with Varian TrueBeam Systems
● Operated and delivered prescribed course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision
● Positioned patient according to prescription using, where applicable, bite block, body cast or any special device needed to ensure accurate daily delivery of treatment
● Verified correct positioning of patients using Digital Reconstructed Radiographs to align internal anatomy
● Exercised professional judgment and critical thinking when assisting with treatment planning, resolving equipment problems. and treatment discrepancies
● Demonstrated patient care skills, age appropriate skills, and safe patient transfer skills
● Demonstrated an understanding of cancer, radiation biology, radiation therapy techniques, equipment use, radiation safety and the psychosocial aspects of cancer
● Assisted in the explanation of procedures and educating anxious patients
● Developed collaborative partnerships with other health care providers
● Utilized Citrix Electronic Health Record Software UPMC- MONTEFIORE HOSPITAL JAN 2018 – APRIL 2018 PITTSBURGH, PA PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
● Performed clinical skills such as taking blood pressures, pulses, and respirations; weighing patients; and testing blood sugars by finger stick
● Performed several advanced skills such as: drawing blood, performing EKGs, changing simple wound
● dressings, removing bladder catheters, and removing IV catheters from veins
● Performed duties, such as: repositioning patients, assisting patients in and out of beds, bathing patients, cleaning soiled patients, emptying urine collection bags and measuring urine outputs
● Utilized EPIC Electronic Health Record Software
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