Jennifer Blake

Accomplished CT Technologist with 22 years of experience seeking to secure a position within a respected organization. I excel at using my skill set to obtain high quality diagnostic images, exceptional patient care, adhering to HIPAA, and creating a positive and professional work environment. My experience and skills would be an asset to your company and staff.

CT Technologist at UK Kings Daughter's (2020-06 – Present)

• Knowledge of radiation protection standards, with the use of ALARA, and use of protection devices to prevent harm to patients, dose monitoring and genetic changes.
• Implemented safety measures to minimize radiation exposure.
• Strict adherence to radiation safety protocols.
• Knowledge and skill in positioning patients for a wide variety of imaging with clear explanations of procedures while addressing patient concerns.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality imaging.
• Monitor patients well being during exams and report complications.
• Prepare room, equipment and contrast material needed for exam.
• Administer contrast material under the direction of the radiologist.
• Perform daily QA and QC on head and body phantoms along with other calibrations.
• Transfer patients from wheelchair or stretcher to exam table.
• Use of software for imaging such as PACS and Epic.
• Knowledge of changes in equipment and protocols that could result in increased exposure to patient and the ability to prevent such exposures.
• Skill set to use advanced imaging equipment and software in conjunction with complex imaging computer programs to produce safe images and procedures which allows me to limit exposure to patients during exams.
• Certified stroke center experience.

Ct Technologist at Our Lady Of Bellefonte Hospital (2004-03 – 2020-04)

• Midnight supervisor over X-ray and CT
• istat trained
• PACS super user
• Knowledge and skill in positioning of patients for a wide variety of complex imaging with clear explanations of procedures and addressing concerns.
• Knowledge of radiation protection standards with ALARA and use of protection devices to prevent harm to patients, dose monitoring and genetic changes.
• Implement safety measures to minimize radiation exposure with strict adherence to radiation safety protocols.
• Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality imaging.
• Monitor patient's well being during exams and report complications.
• Prepare room, equipment, contrast and other materials needed during exams.
• Administer contrast material under direct supervision of the radiologist.
• Perform daily QA on head and body phantoms along with other calibrations.
• Transfer patients from stretcher or wheelchair to exam table.
• Ability to utilize advanced imaging software that supports complex imaging programs.
• Streamlined workflow by proficiently operating Computerized radiology systems and maintaining records.
• Increased operational efficiency, conducting routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health records.

Associates Of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology – Shawnee State University (2001-09 – 2004-08)