X-Ray Radiological Technologist

PROFILE/CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Magnetic Resonance Technologist - licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts

Registered Radiological Technologist - licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts

BLS CPR Certified

PROFICIENCIES

Siemens Espree 1.5 Tesla equipment

Digital X-ray imaging equipment (CR & DR)

Portable X-ray

Operative Room X-ray

C-Arm in the Pain Clinic

Orthopedic Clinic x-rays

Emergency Room ER

Systems such as Cerner/ Sectra/ Meditec/ RIS/Docutab/ Eclinicalworks/ Kronos/ADP/ OpalRad Viztec Centricity/Atheana/ Cerner/ Synapse/ Rapid Radiology/ McKesson PACS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

St.Anne’s Hospital (Fall River, MA) March-2023- Nov2024

Radiological Technologist:

Confidently operating OEC C-Arms, Philips, Siemens, GE and Fuji Equipment in ER. OR, outpatient

Performing computed and digital radiographic exams in a hospital setting while address in the need of the Eemergency Room, Fluoroscopy such as Upper GI, Small Bowel Series, Bariam Swallow, IR procedures such as PICC line, Portocath, Arthogram of shoulder and Hip, LP of lower back, Operating room, Inpatients and Outpatients.

Working with a multidisciplinary team managing the workflow of the Radiology department while upholding high standards for patient safety and an excellent patient care experience, following the rule of ALARA.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital (Attleboro, MA)

Radiological Technologist June 2020- feb2023

Working in the Emergency Room of the Hospital performing X-rays according to the Hospital protocol

Using state of the art equipment for X-rays to perform different types of exams according the doctor’s order

Using C-arm in the Pain Clinic for different Spine injections

Performing X-rays using portables to the ICU and other inpatients including ER patients

Performing Flouroscopy, X-rays with C-arm in Operating Room and in Pain Clinic

Performing Dexa Scan for outpatients

Prima Care, P.C, Medical center (Fall River/Somerset MA)

Radiological Technologist-Per-diem May 2018– 2023

Perform a variety of patient contact duties related to the operation of radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic X-ray images as directed by a physician.

Explain safety protocols and routine diagnostic procedures to patients in the walk-in Clinic and Ortho Clinic

Carewell Urgent Care (Warwick, RI)

Radiological Technologist /Medical Assistant June 2019- Oct 2020

Effectively managed CR technology using AEC and Fixed technique at urgent care

Complied with all HIPPA regulations/OSHA safety standards with regards to patient privacy

Performed diagnostic tests including eye exams, Pulse Ox, Peak flow and throat and nasal swabs and X-rays as needed following the protocol of the department and providing lead shield to the patient keeping in mind the concept of ALARA

Tristan Medical Care Center (Urgent Care/N. Attleboro, MA)

Radiological Technologist/Front Desk Oct 2018 – April 2019

Performing computed and digital radiography exams in an emergency walk in setting.

Select Initial proper exposure factors for procedure using the principle of ALARA when obtaining images

Shields Health Care Group (Framingham, MA)

MRI Technologist June 2018 – Sep 2018

Review MRI order for exam and indications

Review scan protocol and ensures that it has been entered for each exam

Administer IV contrast agents following established Departmental policies and procedures

Screen patients for MRI safety and is responsible for patient positioning, coil, and protocol selection

Perform daily quality assurance on MRI scanners and verifies the safe operations of all other patient equipment to be used during the work day

Enter patient data at start of examination and monitors data acquisition during procedure.

Transfers patient images to PACs once exam is complete. Alerts the radiologist of any urgent finding. Archive image data to optical disc or DVD

Physician One Urgent Care (Westwood, MA)

Radiological Technologist /Medical Assistant August 2017 - March 2018

Obtains pertinent clinical information including the patient’s complaint, health history and measurement of vital signs

Prepared patient for examination and all necessary procedures and treatments according to established specifications

Assist providers with examinations, procedures and treatments. Performed wound irrigations, dressings, bandages wounds and incisions, and applies splints as well as X-rays ordered by the Provider

Memorial Hospital, Pawtucket, RI (off-site Notre Dame, Urgent Care, CF & MHRI Hospital)

Radiological Technologist June 2006 - May 2017

Effectively managed CR/DR technology using AEC and Fixed technique at urgent care and ER

Provided X-rays ordered by the provider to outpatient patients and urgent care patients

Manage and lead office system while providing customer service on the phone and in person.

MRI Technologist September 2008 – February 2011

Review MRI order for exam and indications

Review scan protocol and ensures that it has been entered for each exam

Administer IV contrast agents following established Departmental policies and procedures

Performing different exam such as MRA/MRI head with or without contrast, Carotids/Extremities/Spine/Hip/pelvis etc.

MRI Clinical Internship (MHRI Hospital) September 2007 - May 2008

Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro, MA

Radiological Technologist June 2006 – December 2006

EDUCATION

Community College of Rhode Island, Providence, RI 2007 - 2008

MRI Certificate/ Graduated in MRI Program with highest honors.

Life Span School of Medical Imaging 2004 - 2006

Radiological Technologist Certificate

Fisher College, Attleboro, MA 1997

Early Childhood Education

REFERENCES

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