Jodi Brunies
Simpsonville
Summary
Responsible Radiologic Technologist with strong clinical and leadership experience with 25 plus years in healthcare. Excellent communication skills and customer service abilities establishing rapport with patients, physicians, and vendors. Extensive experience in cardiac and other angiography procedures from large academic institutions to small community health systems. Proficient with advanced technology such as GE, Siemens, Toshiba, Epic, Microsoft and PACS.
Skilled Type Technologist proficient in industry best practices and compliance guidelines. Adept at maintaining equipment and supplies for Type projects. Bringing Number years of related experience.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neuroendovascular Technolgist
Prisma Health Upstate
07.2023 - Current
- Ensured patient safety during complex interventions by following established protocols and guidelines.
- Assisted physicians in accurately diagnosing conditions, providing critical support during diagnostic angiography procedures.
- Facilitated successful procedures by anticipating physician needs and providing timely assistance, optimizing overall patient outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by performing high-quality neuro and vascular interventional procedures.
- Served as an educational resource for new staff members, providing guidance on proper techniques and best practices for neurovascular interventional technologists.
- Maintained optimal equipment functionality with regular inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Continuously improved personal knowledge and skills through participation in industry conferences, workshops, and training courses related to neurovascular intervention technology.
- Optimized use of resources by efficiently managing supplies inventory and ensuring timely replenishment of necessary materials for successful procedures.
CT Technologist
Prisma Health Upstate
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing clear explanations of CT scan procedures and addressing concerns.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.
- Promoted departmental efficiency through excellent time management skills when handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Performed high quality radiologic, CT and fluoroscopy exams on incoming patients.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities when troubleshooting issues with equipment or imaging procedures.
- Optimized scanning parameters based on individualized patient factors such as size, age, pathology, or medical history.
Charge CT Technologist
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
12.2014 - 10.2021
- Provide support and leadership to technologists, physicians, and customers resulting in timely resolution of issues
- Responsible for maintaining and purchasing PPE and supplies within budgetary guidelines
- Collaborate cross functionally with cardiologists, vascular interventional techs and radiologists on TAVR/CT Cardiac Angiography protocols
- Develop and train technologists on new protocols; ensure adherence to new policies and protocols
- Lead Quality Improvement process within imaging department
- Maintain effective communication and coordination interdepartmentally as well as with clinical engineering to manage repair of clinical equipment in a timely manner
- Protocol and prioritize according to acuity an average of 200 CT exams per day to ensure the highest quality assurance standards
- Develop, implement and ensure adherence to Performance Improvement Plans in order to train doctors to order accurate CT exams
- Partner with Radiologists and IT to troubleshoot PACS/RIS issues
- Responsible for maintaining personal radiation dosimeters within department
CT Technologist
Placentia Linda Hospital
04.2013 - 06.2014
- Performed diagnostic CT scans on emergency patients and inpatients
- Worked closely with Radiologists and E.R
- Physicians to determine scans needed for accurate diagnosis
- Attained images on a variety of exams including 3D imaging, angiograms, and biopsies
CT Technologist
Chester County Hospital
02.2006 - 08.2011
- Demonstrated competence in the setup and successful completion of prescribed CT procedures in accordance with established departmental/hospital policies and procedures
- Educated and mentored CT students
- Demonstrated expertise in IR Technologist technical skills, image-acquisition, transferring and archiving of images, troubleshooting skills and expert knowledge of supplies and equipment used during IR procedures
- Instrumental in development of Cardiac CT program: staff trainer, protocol development, liaison with cardiologists and vascular interventional technologists
CT Technologist
Lehigh Valley Hospital
02.2004 - 01.2011
- Prioritized CT exams and procedures and scheduled according to acuity with an average of 200 exams a day in a level 1 trauma center
- Confirmed patients' preparedness for the test, including monitoring metabolic status (fasting), fluid intake, and correct oral contrast solution at the correct intervals for scans that require such preparations
- Conducted careful screening of patient for any drug or food allergies, current medications, and any medical problems that would contra-indicate the use of iodinated contrast material for the procedure
Education
Certificate - Radiologic Technologist
VA Radiologic School of Technology
Minneapolis, MN01.1993
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN01.1991
Skills
- Patient instruction
- Hardware maintenance
- Machine learning
- IT troubleshooting
- Quality control guidelines
- Inventory coordination
Certification
ARRT/CT
Timeline
Neuroendovascular Technolgist
Prisma Health Upstate
07.2023 - Current
CT Technologist
Prisma Health Upstate
10.2021 - 06.2023
Charge CT Technologist
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
12.2014 - 10.2021
CT Technologist
Placentia Linda Hospital
04.2013 - 06.2014
CT Technologist
Chester County Hospital
02.2006 - 08.2011
CT Technologist
Lehigh Valley Hospital
02.2004 - 01.2011
Certificate - Radiologic Technologist
VA Radiologic School of Technology
University of Minnesota
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