Medical High School

LATORIA C. JAMES

**** ********** **  Upper Marlboro, Md 20772  Phone: 240-***-****  *.*******@*****.***

REGISTERED RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST

Maryland & Virginia State Licensed

Diagnostic Radiology Technologist with over six years experience that is highly articulate, detail oriented, flexible and reliable. A professional that believes in team work, but works very well independently. Seeking a position with a company or organization that will allow me to incorporate and utilize my clinical and clerical experience to their fullest potential.

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST (PRN STATUS)

2004 to Present

Kaiser (Largo)

Prince Georges Hospital

Providence Hospital

Inova Fairfax Hospital

Georgetown University Hospital

Key Skills:

 Demonstrates radiation protection/safety for patients, staff and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines, to ensure the safety of the patients and staff.

 Select appropriate technical factors per exam or study to produce optimal radiographs.

 Experienced with various types of diagnostic radiology equipment: (stats can, digital & computed radiography, c-arms, phillips,] portable mobile units and fluoroscopic exam rooms).

 Assured and maintained patient’s confidentiality and privacy at all times in accordance with HIPPA guidelines.

 Knowledgeable in OR, Fluoroscopy, ER and Trauma procedures.

 Corrected studies using Patient Management Tool, when patient information is wrong; and for creating new patients.

 Monitoried unmatched studies and preformed Trouble-shooting and problem solving duties.

 Extensive knowledge and familiarity of Computed Radiography software systems: GE, Siemens, Kodak, and Fugi

 Extensive Knowledge of Medical Terminology and Procedures.

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

2000 to 2003

Capital Women’s Care

Central Maryland Urology

Key Skills:

 Obtains pre-certifications for surgery and or radiological procedures as required by patients' health care insurers or managed care providers.

 Exchanges routine information in an appropriate manner requiring good oral and written communication skills.

 Determined patient eligibility with various insurance agencies and third party liability.

 Scheduled new and existing patient’s appointments for various procedures and surgeries

UNITED STATES MILITARY ARMY

PATIENT ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

1998 to 2000

Key Skills:

 Maintained over 10,000 Outpatient records and over 30,000 inpatient records.

 Coordinated travel of patients, between medical facilities.

 Verifies and enters pre-registration and insurance information into the computer system and prepares daily printed schedules for designated areas.

 Initiated required notification of admission to their Next-of-Kin.

Education

09/02 -07/04 Washington Hospital Center Medical Imaging School: Wash DC

08/01 - 08/02 Montgomery Community College: Takoma Park MD

01 /98 -06/98 Army Technical Institute: Ft Sam Houston

09/03- 05/97 Parkville High School: Baltimore , MD

Availability: Immediate

References available upon request

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