Heather Vaughn

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

MRI Technologist - WINDSOR IMAGING - Fort Lauderdale, FL

(2024-03)

• Perform MRI Exams on patients utilizing Hitachi Oasis and Siemens Espree 1.5T magnets
• Administer contrast for scans
• Screen all patients for safety
• Complete detailed patient intake
• Burn CDs of studies for patient records

MRI Technologist - Advanced Diagnostic Group - Boca Raton, FL

(2023-10 - 2024-04)

• Perform MRI exams
• Administer contrast for contrast studies
• Upload studies using Infinitt PACS system

MRI Tech Assistant/Student - RAYUS Radiology - Boca Raton, FL

(2023-04 - 2023-09)

Online MRI Certification program with clinical requirements performed at Rayus Radiology

• Screen patients for safety
• Get patient dressed for scan
• Set IV for contrast studies
• Prepare power injector for contrast studies
• Hand inject with Gadolinium for contrast studies
• Perform scan sequences per protocol using Siemens 1.5T scanner
• Monitor patient for contrast reaction

Patient Care Concierge - Prenuvo Full Body MRI - Boca Raton, FL

(2022-10 - 2023-04)

• Check patients in (check ID, collect payment, obtain Physician information)
• Prepare patients for their MRI scan (bring patient to their suite, get dressed for exam, explain what to expect for exam)
• Pre-scan patient outreach to confirm MRI safe and give instructions
• Notify patient when report is ready
• Assist in scheduling of Nurse Practitioner consultations

Radiologic Technologist - Personal Physician Care - Delray Beach, FL

(2019-03 - 2021-05)

• Perform X-Ray exams for GP group with 15 Providers
• Perform Bone Density exams
• Manage and implement protocol for Radiology Department
• Assist with in-office Thoracentesis procedures
• Call patients with imaging results

Radiologic Technologist/Medical Assistant - Tenet Florida Physicians Services - Boca Raton, FL

(2016-11 - 2019-03)

Busy Sports Orthopedic Surgeon

• Perform X-ray exams
• Triage patients including obtaining detailed history and vitals using Athenanet software
• Assist in office based procedures including ultrasound guided injections
• Assist in PRP injections
• Removal and redressing of post surgery patients
• Suture and staple removal
• In office diagnostic arthroscopy using MI EYE
• Answer phones
• Book appointments
• Prepare requested medical records
• Other duties as assigned

Radiologic Technologist/Medical Assistant - MD Now Urgent Care - Deerfield Beach, FL

(2016-01 - 2016-11)

• Perform all X-Rays ordered by Physician according to positioning protocol
• Utilize PACS system
• Triage all patients (60-100 daily) obtaining vitals, chief complaint, medical history and allergies
• Report any abnormalities to Doctor on duty per Triage Flow Chart
• Perform blood draws
• Perform EKG
• Administration of medications and assist in minor emergency procedures
• Wound dressing and splinting of injuries
• Log all patient info and exams performed using E Clinical Software and Rapid Rad Software in compliance with HIPAA standards
• Discharge patients explaining course of care, referrals and prescriptions
• Handle all Workers Comp Cases
• Perform Drug Screens
• Daily callbacks to previous day patients for follow up
• Travel to other MD Now Sites as needed to assist clinical staff

Imaging (MRI) - Pulse Radiology (2023-04 - 2023-09)

Radiologic Technology - WEST BOCA SCHOOL OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY (2013-10 - 2015-11)

Associate - DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (2001-06)