Radiologic Technologist

• Sep 2018 - Present

Radiologic Technologist

• Nov 2019 - Present

Radologic Technologist

• Sep 2014 - Mar 2023

Identify patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements. Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions. Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors. Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart. Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Show less

Doorman / Bellman

• May 2016 - Sep 2017

Radiologic Technologist

• Nov 2013 - Sep 2014

Multi disciplinary radiologic technologist. Provides information to diagnose patient illnesses by operating radiologic equipment to produce radiographs.responsible for carrying out xray procedures as ordered by physician and nurse practitioners. Perform a variety of technical, clerical, receptionist, and patient care duties to assist the members of the health care team in providing high quality patient care. Assist with many procedures that have been taught through formal training by licensed nurse or physician. Prep patient for diagnostic imaging exam. Read doctor's notes as to why exam is being performed. Take medical histories. Produce x-ray films of parts of the human body for use in diagnosing medical problems such as pneumonia or fractures. Have patient undress and remove jewelry. Explain procedure to patient. Position patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately radiographed. Prepare solutions for patients to drink. Surround the exposed area with radiation protection devices. Position radiographic equipment at the correct angle and height over the appropriate area of a patient's body. Measure the thickness of the section to be radiographed. Adjust controls on the x-ray machine to produce radiographs of the appropriate density, detail, and contrast of the body part. Keep patient records. Adjust and maintain equipment. Show less

Hawaii Medical Center West

• Jun 2006 - Dec 2011

Computed Tomography Technologists use a rotating x-ray unit to obtain "slices" of anatomy at different levels within the body. A computer then stacks and assembles the individual slices, creating a diagnostic image. With CT technology, physicians can view the inside of organs - a feat not possible with general radiography. I Operated and maintained QC for CT equipment to produce diagnostic images of designated body parts of the body. Determined technical factors for each examination; position and insructe the patient. Peripheral IV start and insertion for IV infusion of contrast enhanced studies. Frequent use of the CT scanner, film imager, computer, teleradiology system, PACS, film copier, telephone and fax machine. Use of Medical Technologies, Performing Diagnostic Procedures, Informing Others, Quality Focus, Planning, Technical Understanding, People Skills, Dependability, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Radiologic Technology, Analyzing Information Show less