Medical Nurse

Dorinda K. Nicholson, RT (R)(F)

**** ***** ******. *** *****, California 92103

619-***-**** (mobile)

yqreka@r.postjobfree.com

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EDUCATION

Associate of Occupational Science, Radiologic Technology 11/2005

Pima Medical Institute. San Diego, California

CTtutor.Com (online CT training)

ARRT and California Fluoroscopy and Radiography certified.

EXPERIENCE

San Diego Sports Medicine Clinic. Radiologic Technologist. 09/2011-Present.

• Operate radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic x-ray films as directed by physicians.

• Set controls to produce radiographs of appropriate density, detail, and contrast while limiting the exposure to the patient.

• Competently care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric and bariatric patients.

Maxim Healthcare. Radiologic Technologist/Nurse Assistant. 05/2011-07/2011

• Provided personal hygiene, mobility, safety and comfort to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

• Proficient in body mechanics, fire safety, infection control, patient safety, CPR and safe handling of hazardous materials.

• Immediately reported change in patient status to the nurse in charge.

Avysion/Nevada Department of Corrections. Radiologic Technologist. 11/2010-5/2011.

• Studied films and alerted prison physicians of any abnormalities seen on x-rays before transporting images to an offsite radiologist.

• Exposed film without AEC settings and developed film in a dark room.

• Managed film library for three correctional institutions.

Nurse Consultants/California Department of Corrections. Radiologic Technologist. 6/2009-9/2009.

• Verified medical orders with exam history before starting each radiographic exam.

• Followed technical guidelines to maximize film quality and reduce repeat exposures.

• Packaged current and old films with patient history for offsite interpretation.

Mercy San Juan Medical Center. Lead Radiologic Technologist. 2/2006–7/2008.

• Performed diagnostic radiologic procedures according to established standards and practices for outpatient, in-patient, emergency and trauma patients.

• Trained as a PACS super-user to quickly and accurately resolve digital imaging related issues.

• Operated a C-arm in orthopedic, cysto, cardiac and neural surgeries.

• Trained first and second year radiologic technologist students from Yuba college in emergency, trauma, portable, fluoroscopic radiography exams. Emphasized education in radiation safety, proper positioning and anatomy.

• Relief CT Tech on a 4- and a 64-slice scanner.

SYSTEMS USED

• GE, Phillips and Siemans diagnostic x-ray equipment, GE portables, GE C-arms. • Fuji and AGFA digital imaging • IDXRAD and Novius RIS programs • McKesson and Ultravisual PACS systems.

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