Tamara Watson RT(R)(MR)
Six Mile
Summary
Dedicated MRI Technologist with expertise in patient screening and safety, quality control, and compassionate care. Committed to enhancing patient comfort through effective communication and maintaining high-quality imaging
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist
Prisma Health Upstate
12.2006 - Current
- Operated MRI equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images for patient assessments.
- I have experience on Philips, Siemens, and GE scanners.
- Preform MRI examinations, including Neuro, MSK, Spine, Abdomen, MRenterography, Pelvis and vascular studies.
- Administering contrast per protocol while closely monitoring patient for response.
- Collaborated with radiologists to determine optimal imaging techniques for specific clinical indications.
- Began the ACR accreditation process for the MRI department and have maintained equipment QC, maintenance, and physicists testing of equipment as well as re-accreditation every 3 years.
- Patient screening and safety are paramount and where all successful MRI's begin. This is where I start with each patient getting to know them and they me. During the screening process i learn about any implants and where to start researching.
- Pacemaker, defibulator, spinal cord stimulator
- Enhanced patient comfort by effectively explaining MRI procedures and addressing concerns.
- Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication and compassionate care. I have learned that the more informed the patient is the less intimidating the MRI process becomes. Keeping communication open even while scanning is key to the patient being successful and getting the results needed to move forward with their care.
MRI Technologist
Insight
09.2001 - 12.2006
- Provided exceptional patient care, addressing concerns and ensuring comfort during procedures.
- Boosted patient satisfaction through compassionate care and clear communication before, during, and after procedures.
- This was a mobile company and I worked at multiple hospital's and orthopedic offices. This job taught me to be versatile, to work with multiple radiology departments, and different radiologist as well as learning their protocols.
- Conduct high-volume MRI exams in fast-paced clinical environment
- Maintaining image quality and adjusting based on patients needs.
- Working in emergency add-on's as needed and staying on schedule
Education
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, South Carolina, SC05-1997
Skills
- Patient safety and education
- Patient care
- Intravenous contrast administration
- Quality control procedures
- Proficient in ACR
- Establishing IV access
Certification
- Licensed RT(R)(MR)
Timeline
MRI Technologist
Prisma Health Upstate
12.2006 - Current
MRI Technologist
Insight
09.2001 - 12.2006
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Greenville Technical College