Autumn Filkins
Benton
Summary
Dedicated Radiologic Technologist with expertise in diagnostic radiography and computed tomography (CT). Skilled at mentoring students and new staff, fostering a positive learning environment, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. Recognized for strong collaboration across departments and the ability to clearly explain protocols, procedures, and best practices. Seeking to transition into the Student Clinical Instructor role to continue shaping the next generation of imaging professionals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiologic Technologist
St. Joseph's Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Perform routine and advanced diagnostic imaging, including basic radiography and computed tomography (CT), ensuring precision, efficiency, and adherence to safety standards.
- Deliver compassionate patient care, prioritizing comfort and safety during all procedures.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and multiple departments to coordinate patient care and workflow.
- Mentor and train students and new hires daily, building their confidence in the hospital setting while teaching protocols, procedures, and professional standards.
- Assist in surgical cases, perform IV starts, and respond to patient emergencies with CPR skills.
- 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.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Radiologic Technologist
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Worked as a solo technologist on the midnight shift, running traumas and providing the hospital with optimal radiographic imaging.
- Worked well with the other hospital staff and physicians to insure the proper examinations were being done to develop the correct patient diagnosis.
- Coordination of staff scheduling for the next day.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Rend Lake College
Ina, IL05-2021
Skills
- Diagnostic Radiography & CT Imaging
- Student & Staff Training
- Patient Care & Safety
- Protocol Development & Compliance
- Cross-Department Collaboration
- Surgical Assistance & IV Starts
- Radiation Safety Standards
- Direct patient care
- Portable radiography
- Trauma imaging
Timeline
Radiologic Technologist
St. Joseph's Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
05.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Rend Lake College
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