Wendi Hook
Cameron
Summary
Dedicated Senior Staff Radiologic Technologist at OSF Saint Mary's Hospital, skilled in digital radiography and radiation safety protocols. Proven ability to enhance team competence through effective training and mentoring. Committed to patient education and maintaining high imaging standards, contributing to department efficiency in fast-paced environments. Known for precise attention to detail and effective communication skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Staff Radiologic Technologist
OSF Saint Mary's Hospital
02.2002 - Current
- Safely operate X-ray, Mammography, and Bone Densitometry equipment to create images to aid in the diagnosing and treatment of various conditions.
- Uses the ALARA principal when administering radiation.
- 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.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides, evaluating radiographs for technical quality.
- Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of new technologists, improving overall team competence.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current with advancements in radiologic technology, enhancing personal expertise and department capabilities.
- Contributed to department efficiency by effectively managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
Staff Radiologic Technologist
Galesburg Clinic, Prompt Care
03.1997 - 02.2002
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of new technologists, improving overall team competence.
- Optimized imaging results by utilizing advanced knowledge of positioning and technical factors.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff members.
- Contributed to department efficiency by effectively managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure all equipment was functioning properly, minimizing downtime and maintaining high imaging standards.
- Evaluated exam results for potential abnormalities, promptly notifying supervising physician when necessary for further assessment.
- Evaluated exam results for potential abnormalities, promptly notifying supervising physician when necessary for further assessment.'
Education
Associate of Science - Radiolgy
McDonough District Hospital School of Radiology
Macomb, IL08-1988
Skills
- Digital radiography
- Radiation safety protocols
- Venipuncture
- Infection control practices
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- PACS operation
- Electronic healthcare records
- Radiation safety
- X-ray machine operation
- Imaging archiving
Certification
- Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R)) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Mammography Certification (M) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Timeline
Senior Staff Radiologic Technologist
OSF Saint Mary's Hospital
02.2002 - Current
Staff Radiologic Technologist
Galesburg Clinic, Prompt Care
03.1997 - 02.2002
Associate of Science - Radiolgy
McDonough District Hospital School of Radiology
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