Customer-focused, knowledgeable MRI Technologist with advanced ARRT credentials

and more than 11 years of experience in imaging in a variety of clinical setting

s. Experience supervising technologists, working with radiologists, and handlin
g operational tasks in role as lead technologist. Interacts effectively and com
passionately with patients, demonstrating empathy with fears such as claustropho
bia and earning positive feedback for understanding and excellent care.
1.5T Siemens ESPREE * Marconi ECLIPSE 1.5T * Philips INTERA 1.5T
Professional experience
Gulf Breeze Hospital, Gulf Breeze, Florida 2007-Present
Kings Medical Company, Gulf Breeze, Florida 2002-2007
Worked as MRI Technologist for fixed mobile account on behalf of Kings Medical C
ompany, contracted to Gulf Breeze Hospital; hired full-time at Gulf Breeze when
they implemented internal MRI facilities.
MRI Technologist
Performed variety of MRI exams, including abdominal, MRA, and customized knee re
placement protocols on 1.5T Siemens ESPREE MRI system in internal unit; used Mar
coni ECLIPSE 1.5T and Philips INTERA 1.5T in mobile unit.
Collaborated closely with radiologists during setup and startup of mobile and in
ternal facilities, making continuous adjustments to protocols and procedures to
meet radiologists' needs.
Set up and documented all customized knee replacement protocols.
Supervised activities of technologists working in MRI unit; reviewed time sheets
and approved overtime requests.
Trained technologists to work on scanners, review charts, and transport patients
, often working with techs that were new to hospital environment.
Tracked statistics related to productivity, including number of patients who rec
eived scans each month.
Ran daily quality assurance scans on MRI equipment to ensure optimal operation.
Handled after-hours call on periodic basis.
Liaised between MRI unit and hospital administration.
Fort Walton Open MRI, Fort Walton, Florida 2001-2002
MRI Technologist
Collaborated with engineer to complete documentation and imaging requirements to
satisfy all major insurance companies, achieving ACR accreditation on first sub
mission.
Conducted MRI exams on Hitachi 0.3T Airis system.
Pensacola Open MRI, Pensacola, Florida 1999-2001
MRI Technologist
Utilized Siemens 0.2T Open Viva and GE 0.2T MRI system.
Diagnostic Imaging Center, Pensacola, Florida 1995-1999
MRI Technologist
Completed variety of X-rays on GE 1.0T LX MRI system, working with outpatients.
Education
A.S., Radiologic Technology, Pensacola Junior College, Pensacola, Florida 1995
A.A., General Studies with focus on Medical Studies, Okaloosa-Walton Community C
ollege, Niceville, Florida 1993
CERTIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
ARRT Certified with Advanced Credentials in MRI
Licensed in Ohio and Florida as Certified Radiologic Technologist
CPR Certified