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Quality Control Assurance

Location:
Lanham, MD, 20706
Salary:
open
Posted:
August 22, 2010

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Patricia I. Wright

***** ****** *****

Lanham, Maryland 20706

240-***-****

E-mail: at7omq@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

2005: Principles of MRI at Prince Georges Community College, Largo, MD

1998: Computer information Systems at Strayer University, Washington, DC

1986: AAS in Medical Radiologic Technology University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC

WORK EXPERIENCE

2002-Present: Mammographer/Xray technologist XRAYZ 4 U; Kings Highway Unit B, Colonial Beach, VA. Duties included but are not limited to(1)Performing diagnostic and screening mammograms

(2) Acclimating to different work environments and settings(3) Ability to interact with different personalities(4)Performs orthopedic radiographs,emergency fluoroscopy, portable and or exams.

2009-2010: Mammographer STG International, INC. at National Naval Medical Center; 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD. Performed screening and diagnostic mammograms using both digital and analog machines. Performed stereotactic biopsies utilizing Lo-Rad/Hologic systems. Set-up sterile trays for biopsies. Assisted radiologists with breast ultrasounds and breast biopsies using mamotome biopsy gun. Assisted with ultrasound-guided cyst aspirations. Performed needle localizations and duct grams. Utilized RIS Pacs system. Printed reports for radiologists. Performed specimen imaging. Ordered additional imaging studies as requested by the radiologist in the CHCS system

2008-2009: Radiologic Technologist Columbia-Arora Group Joint Venture at Walter Reed Army Medical Center ; 6900 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. Duties were performing diagnostic radiographs. Performed fluoroscopy imaging upper gastro-intestinal and lower gastro-intestinal studies using GE and Philips DR systems. Assisted speech pathology with modified barium swallows. Assisted gynecology with hystero-salpingograms . Performed arthroscopy studies and set up trays using sterile technique. Performed portable radiographs throughout hospital including ICU and PACU. Utilized AGFA and Fuji Pacs systems. Performed c-arm imaging in operating room. Observed o-arm cases in the operating room. Performed orthopedic imaging and emergency room radiographs. Assisted front desk personnel to log in patients and order proper exams. Provided quality control of peer images. Acted as Floor Walker to maintain the work floor of the department. Assisted in training military radiology students to ensure proper technical factors and positioning were utilized.

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2004-2008: Mammographer/Radiologic Technologist Doctors Community Hospital ; 8118 Good Luck Road, Lanham, MD. Maintained quality assurance manual ensuring mammographers and physicians credentials current. Responsible for tracking physicians and mammography technologists exam numbers. Assisted with quality control tests. Responsible for sending out mammography results letters and maintaining log. Member of the Performance Improvement Committee. Performed daily qc of DEXA machine and kept a log of results. Responsible for false positive report of radiologists. Performed screening and comprehensive mammograms. Performed needle localizations and duct grams under the supervision of a radiologist. Imaged specimens to ensure surgeon obtained lesion and clear borders. Performed stereo tactic biopsies with breast surgeons. Set up sterile trays for biopsies. Logged specimens and took to pathology in a timely fashion. Verified orders and called ordering physicians to correct discrepancies. Maintained file room and jackets. Order jackets from Iron Mountain storage facility. Followed-up on callback letters. Also, performed diagnostic radiographs. Performed c-arm cases in operating room. Performed portables throughout hospital. Performed fluoroscopy imaging and emergency room imaging. Utilized McKesson Pacs and Meditech systems.

2002-2005: Mammographer/Radiologic Technologist, Medforce, Inc.

Performed mammograms and radiographs in various hospitals and clinical settings

2004-2004: Mammographer, NiteLines, Inc. United States Department of State; 2401 E Street, NW; Washington, DC. Performed processor quality assurance daily. Obtained screening and comprehensive mammograms on returning and deploying incumbents. Maintained logs.

2003-2004: Radiologic Technologist Arora Group at National Naval Medical Center; 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda,MD. Performed diagnostic imaging utilizing AGFA Pacs to obtain optimal images. Performed portable imaging throughout hospital but specifically neo-natal intensive care. Imaged VIP on military and congressional levels. Assisted with training naval radiology students and new technologists to obtain optimal images. Familiar with both CR and DR imaging.

2002-2003: Mammographer, Suburban Breast Center; 6410 Rockledge Road, Bethesda, MD. Performed daily quality control of processor. Entered data into PenRad system for billing and QA purposes.

Reviewed requisitions for accuracy. Performed comprehensive and screening mammograms. Performed specimen imaging. Assisted stereo tactic technologists with localizing lesion. Worked closely with the oncology nurses to aid in treatment and recovery of breast cancer survivor.

1999-2002: Mammographer/Staff Technologist, Kaiser Permanente, 6011 Executive Boulevard, Rockville, MD. Operated radiographic and mammography equipment accurately and efficiently. Performed screening mammograms. Performed all quality control tests according to MQSA, FDA and state requirements. Provided clerical support using RIS to schedule exams. Provided radiology coverage in morning and at lunch for orthopedic imaging. Employee Safety Officer responsible for updating MSDS manuals, fire safety acronyms education. Assisted file room personnel with pulling and filing jackets. Assisted in training new employees in company protocols. Traveled to other centers to provide imaging coverage as necessary. Troubleshooting processor problems prior to service calls.

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ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE CAN BE PROVIDED

CREDENTIALS

ARRT RM

MARYLAND STATE LICENSE

CPR- HEALTHCARE PROVIDER

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