Emilia M. Bunas
Skokie,IL
Summary
Compassionate Interventional Radiology Technologist with a proven track record at Prime Healthcare - St. Francis Hospital, enhancing patient satisfaction and reducing procedure times. Skilled in radiologic technology and patient advocacy, I excel in collaborative environments, ensuring optimal outcomes while training new staff and managing emergency cases effectively.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventional Radiology Technologist
Prime Healthcare - St.Francis Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Elevating patient trust and confidence by addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing clear explanations of procedures before, during, and after exams.
- Providing ongoing support to physicians, nurses, and other medical staff for optimal patient care during interventional radiology procedures.
- Reducing procedure times by maintaining organized workstations and effectively managing supplies and equipment.
- Contributing to the reduction of complications by meticulously following sterile technique guidelines during invasive procedures.
- Training, and collaborating with new radiologic technologists, residents, nursing staff.
- Demonstrating adaptability to various situations by efficiently handling emergency cases alongside routine exams without compromising quality of care.
- Improving department efficiency with timely completion of documentation for patient records, procedural reports, and billing information.
Interventional Radiology Technologist
Prime Healthcare - St.Francis Hospital
01.2014 - Current
- Explained test procedure and supported patient throughout examination to help alleviate anxiety and concern to 5- 10 patients daily
- Reviewed and recorded patient medical histories according to physicians' orders to accurate reflect in final post procedure report
- Monitored patient's vital signs and notified physician of readings outside parameters to determine patient eligibility for testing.
- Assisted on cardiac cauterizations by operating multi-channel physiologic monitor.
- Covering calls after hours for emergency cases for 15 or more days per month.
Administrative Assistant
AMITA Health St. Francis Hospital
09.2000 - 04.2022
- Submit 20 to 50 patients charges for Surgery peri-operative departments per day
- Schedule surgeries in EPIC and Health Nautica for multiple surgeons from different healthcare systems
- Established Interaction with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions
- Maintained supplies information In PeopleSoft supply chain system to support revenue accuracy
- Organized monthly O.R. Committee meetings and logged minutes for corporate records.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Imaging Technology
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL04-2026
Certificate in Mammography Training - Mammography Technology
Medical Technology Management Institute
Milwaukee, WI09.2011
Certificate Radiologic Technology - Radiology
Saint Francis School of Radiologic Technology
Evanston, IL08.2011
Skills
- Interventional radiology
- Patient education, confidentiality and advocacy
- Team player
- Image-guided biopsies
- Ultrasound-guided interventions
- Sterile technique adherence
- Percutaneous drainage procedures
- Direct patient care
- Angiography proficiency
- Stent placement proficiency
Affiliations
- AART
- Member of ASRT, 2011 to Current
Certification
- Licensed RT(R)(M)
- Certificate ACLS
Languages
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Interventional Radiology Technologist
Prime Healthcare - St.Francis Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Interventional Radiology Technologist
Prime Healthcare - St.Francis Hospital
01.2014 - Current
Administrative Assistant
AMITA Health St. Francis Hospital
09.2000 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Imaging Technology
Lewis University
Certificate in Mammography Training - Mammography Technology
Medical Technology Management Institute
Certificate Radiologic Technology - Radiology
Saint Francis School of Radiologic Technology
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