Dawn Dorn RT(R)(VI)
Wendell
Summary
Skilled Interventional Radiologic Technologist with comprehensive experience in performing diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures. Demonstrated strengths in interpreting physicians' instructions, explaining complex procedures to patients, and maintaining safety protocols. Known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Excels using critical thinking to solve complex problems, exceptional teamwork to collaborate with healthcare professionals, and strong communication skills to ensure patient comfort and understanding of procedures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventional Radiologic Technologist
WakeMed Health
Raleigh
12.2018 - Current
Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Lee Health Sytems
Fort Myers
7 2013 - 12.2018
Radiologic Technologist - PRN
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
Port Charlotte
08.2011 - 01.2013
Radiologic Technologist
Lee Health
Fort Myers
11 2011 - 2013
Education
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Edison State College
Fort Myers, Florida2011
Skills
- Level I trauma experienced
- Intra-procedural sterile scrub assistance
- Proficiency in exams such as but not limited to: Upper and lower extremity arteriograms and venograms, dialysis fistula/graft declots, GI bleeds, trauma embolizations, cryoablations, PICC line placement, mediports, mechanical thrombectomy and pharmacological thrombolysis, tunneled and non tunneled venous catheter placement, aneurysm interventions, peripheral atherectomy, percutaneous nephrostomy tubes and stents, arterial and venous stenting, balloon angioplasty, pulmonary embolism exams, cold leg and DVT exams, IVC filter insertion and retrieval, biliary exams, gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube placement, kyphoplasty, paracentesis, thoracentesis, chest tube placement, abscess drainages, biopsies, TACE, radioembolizations, prostate artery embolization and fibroid embolizations
- Fluoroscope operation assistance
- Sterile technique set up of patient, room, and equipment
- Perform ultrasound for vascular access and visualization of anatomy for non-vascular procedures and biopsies
- Power injector setup and proper contrast dosing protocol knowledge
- Promote ALARA in all procedures for patient and staff safety
- CPT coding on all procedures for accurate billing
- Annotation and proper allocation of films post procedure
- Responsible for inventory control, rotation and ordering supplies
- Knowledgeable in assessing lab values appropriate to procedure for patient safety and contrast protocols
- Working knowledge of embolic coils, particles and embospheres
- PACS system utilization
- EPIC charting sytems
Certification
ARRT Certified - 488949
American Heart Associate BLS Certified
Timeline
Interventional Radiologic Technologist
WakeMed Health
12.2018 - Current
Radiologic Technologist - PRN
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
08.2011 - 01.2013
Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Lee Health Sytems
7 2013 - 12.2018
Radiologic Technologist
Lee Health
11 2011 - 2013
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Edison State College
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