Sarah Wright
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Computed Tomography Technologist
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
04.2002 - Current
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films, and chemicals.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic, and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Assisted in the training of new technologists, sharing expertise on CT protocols and best practices.
- Incorporated knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and pathophysiology into daily practice, ensuring accurate identification of abnormalities on CT images.
- Kept abreast of advancements in CT technology through continuous professional development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, or online courses.
- Exemplified strong teamwork skills by assisting colleagues during busy periods or covering shifts when needed, contributing to overall department success.
- Ensured proper functionality of CT machines through regular maintenance checks and prompt reporting of any malfunctions.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently managing appointment schedules and ensuring timely completion of scans.
- Streamlined workflow efficiency by collaborating with other technologists, nurses, and physicians in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Radiologic Technologist
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
06.2000 - 03.2002
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
- Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to all radiation safety guidelines and protocols.
- Optimized image quality by adjusting technical factors according to specific patient needs or clinical indications within prescribed dose limits.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Ensured proper functioning of radiology equipment through routine inspection, calibration, troubleshooting and repair when necessary.
- Aided in reducing repeat examinations due to image artifacts or poor positioning through thorough pre-imaging assessments.
- Increased department efficiency by managing inventories of supplies such as contrast agents, films, cassettes and ensuring their availability when needed.
- Developed and delivered training programs for students and technologists to educate on best practices for equipment operation, image processing and patient care.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC05.2000
Certificate Computed Tomography - Computed Tomography
Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, NC2002
Skills
- Advanced CT Imaging
- Image Reconstruction
- Patient Care
- Patient Safety
- Patient Education
- Patient confidentiality
- Pediatric Imaging
- Contrast Administration
- Patient Positioning
- Anatomy knowledge
- Quality Control
- Staff Training
- Patient Advocacy
- Equipment Maintenance
- Emergency Procedures
- Continuing education
Timeline
Computed Tomography Technologist
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
04.2002 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
06.2000 - 03.2002
Associate Of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Cape Fear Community College
Certificate Computed Tomography - Computed Tomography
Edgecombe Community College
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