Sara Hutzenbiler
Billings
Summary
Accomplished Registered Radiologic Technologist with a proven track record at Intermountain Healthcare, excelling in patient care and digital radiography. Demonstrated expertise in optimizing imaging quality and ensuring patient safety, complemented by strong multitasking and organizational skills. Actively engaged in continuing education, working with students, and adept at fostering patient trust and confidentiality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Intermountain Healthcare
06.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail under pressure.
- Optimized image quality with expert positioning techniques, ensuring clear visualization of target anatomy for precise diagnosis.
- Provided compassionate care to patients of diverse ages and backgrounds during their imaging experience, easing anxieties and fostering trust between provider and patient.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by diligently following HIPAA guidelines and hospital policies during all aspects of work performance.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict radiation protection protocols during all radiologic examinations.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to radiology.
- Trained and supervised new radiologic technologists both full scope and limited.
- Oversee students during clinical rotations ensuring proper positioning, patient care, and radiation protection.
- Currently use the systems PACS, OnePacs, and EPIC daily to perform work.
Limited Radiologic Technologist
Intermountain Healthcare
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes through accurate imaging results interpretation.
- Maintained a safe work environment for both patients and staff by adhering to radiation safety guidelines and protocols.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding licensing, certifications, and continuing education requirements as a Limited Radiologic Technologist professional.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Performed radiographic imaging procedures according to established protocols.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Complied with HIPAA and company regulations to maintain confidentiality regarding patient health data and medical records.
- Utilized PACS and EPIC.
Patient Transporter for Radiology
Billings Clinic Hospital
07.2018 - 04.2022
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
- Transported patients for testing in various radiology modalities using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
- Maintained strong professional relationships with colleagues across various departments, promoting teamwork for efficient patient care delivery.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Assisted patients in using oxygen tanks and other medical equipment to manage smooth transition from hospital to designated location.
- Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
- Improved efficiency in transporting patients by quickly navigating through the hospital''s various departments and floors.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards regarding patient information in adherence with HIPAA regulations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Montana State University, Billings, MT
Billings, MT05-2022
Skills
- X-ray machine operation
- Patient care
- Patient safety
- Portable X-ray operation
- HIPAA
- Patient positioning and radiation safety
- Precepting clinical students and attending meetings with the program director and staff
- Continuing education through ASRT and the Montana State Imaging Conference in 2024
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Digital radiography
- PACS operation
- Infection control practices
Timeline
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Intermountain Healthcare
06.2022 - Current
Limited Radiologic Technologist
Intermountain Healthcare
05.2021 - 06.2022
Patient Transporter for Radiology
Billings Clinic Hospital
07.2018 - 04.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Montana State University, Billings, MT
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