Karen Bottoms
Campbellsville
Summary
Detail oriented Radiologic Technologist skilled in operating and maintaining imaging equipment, ensuring accurate diagnostic results, and adhering to safety protocols. Good rapport with students and able to effectively teach and mentor them. Proficient in patient positioning, image evaluation, and record keeping, with a strong focus on minimizing errors and maximizing efficiency. Adept at developing and maintaining positive relationships with students, patients, staff, and physicians. Proven track record of completing assigned tasks with accuracy and precision. Demonstrates solid work ethic and methodical approach to tasks, ensuring thorough and timely completion of duties. Brings values, ideas, knowledge, and skills to role of Clinical Instructor as a Radiologic Technologist.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Amphibious Medics
05.2012 - Current
- Special event field medical team as needed
- Completed EMT-Basic certification program
- Skilled in critical thinking and the ability to prioritize
- Performed CPR when necessary to sustain life until the arrival to a medical facility.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Treated Patients in both emergency and non-emergency settings.
- Prepared patients for transport by securing them appropriately using stretchers or other immobilization devices when necessary.
- Participated in community programs to maintain company image and establish strong community relations.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Provided basic life support interventions, such as airway management and oxygen administration, contributing to improved patient outcomes during emergency situations.
- Collaborated with emergency response teams to ensure seamless coordination and rapid transport of patients to appropriate medical facilities.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Radiologic Technologist
Taylor Regional Hospital
07.2007 - Current
- Demonstrated ability to effectively guide and evaluate students in a clinical setting.
- Interacting with first and second year students during their clinical day. Able to provide constructive feedback and assess the students process.
- Provided students with suggestions of additional views, alternate positioning, and improved techniques to ensure images are produced of the best quality.
- Cultivated a positive student atmosphere by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering collaboration among the students and co workers.
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
- Able to communicate with the students on what things they can do during down time in the department and help to guide them into a more effective and positive student experience.
- Conducted routine and specialized X-ray imaging to support timely diagnosis, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Ensured patient safety and compliance with radiation protection standards, significantly reducing exposure risks.
- Performed radiographic imaging procedures according to established protocols.
- Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality radiographs.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism, and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologists on department policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices for patient care.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Cultivated a positive team atmosphere by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering collaboration among colleagues.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing diagnostic imaging procedures, including X-rays and CT scans.
Radiologic Technologist
Flaget Memorial Hospital
05.2003 - 07.2005
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing diagnostic imaging procedures, including X-rays and CT scans.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate efficient workflow processes within the hospital between the ER and Radiology on third shift as only technologist on duty.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to prioritize imaging for critical cases, ensuring timely intervention.
- Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal communication skills while interacting with diverse patient populations.
Radiologic Technologist
Baptist East Hospital
05.2001 - 07.2003
- Provided CPR education and certification to radiology department. Having a class of 3-5 students each month.
- Able to guide and help students on their second shift rotation in a large hospital.
- Conducted routine and specialized X-ray imaging to support timely diagnosis, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Ensured patient safety and compliance with radiation protection standards, significantly reducing exposure risks.
- Collaborated with radiologists to refine imaging techniques, resulting in clearer diagnostic images.
- Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality radiographs.
- Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Instructed patients on proper positioning for imaging.
- Coordinated with other healthcare personnel to deliver quality patient care.
- Assisted radiologist in performing special imaging procedures.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to radiology.
- Repaired and troubleshot radiologic equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Saint CatharineCollege
Saint Catharine, KY05-2001
Skills
- Experienced hands on student evaluator in the clinical setting
- Able to communicate with the students effectively, teach them, and mentor them as they head out into the working field
- Team and student leadership
- Critical decision-making skills
- Customer Service
- Relationship Building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Empathy and patient care
- Adaptability to new technologies and prodcedures
- Highly attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Problem- solving aptitude
Certification
- Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R)) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Amphibious Medics
05.2012 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Taylor Regional Hospital
07.2007 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Flaget Memorial Hospital
05.2003 - 07.2005
Radiologic Technologist
Baptist East Hospital
05.2001 - 07.2003
- Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R)) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Saint CatharineCollege
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