I am interested in obtaining work in Austrailia. I am currently working as a radiation therapist and I also do some PRN work in xray. I am in good standing with ARRT and certified in CPR. I have attached my resume.
Skills:
• Understanding of insurance from billing, paying insurance claims and verifying benefits
• I have also handled patient registration and making appointments
• Handled medical charts, dictation, instrumentation, pharmaceutical representatives and coordinate doctors’ schedules.
• National Radiologic Technology Registry, 2005
• National Radiation Therapist Registry, 2006
• CPR, certified
• ARRT- good standing
Known languages (and levels):
English-Very Good
Spanish-A little
Type of Employment wanted:
Contract
Full Time
Part Time
Temporary
Minimum Yearly Salary in Numbers:
70000 USD
Current Location:
USA, GA Georgia, Atlanta
Education & Experience
Education History, Qualifications & other additional information:
Level of Education:
College
Education History
2005-2006 Grady Health System School of Radiation Therapy
2003-2005 Grady Health System School of Radiologic Technology
2001-2001 The Hughston Clinic-Medical Terminology-refresher course
2001-2001 Clayton State College-Spanish Language-refresher course
1998-1999 Aetna Medical Billing/Insurance Training- Arlington, TX
1995-1997 Mountain View College-Bus. Admin./Med. Dallas, TX
1992-1994 Central Texas College-Microcomputer Technology-Fort Hood, TX
1990-1992 Bacone College-General Studies-Fort Sill, OK
Work History & Experience:
Years of Work Experience:
5 to 7 Years
2006-2009 Grady Health System—Atlanta, GA
Radiation Therapist-Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; supervising radiation therapy students; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. Assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
2005-2006 Grady Health System—Atlanta, GA
Radiologic Technologist-Operate radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x rays) of body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by radiologist. Position patient on examining table and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician. Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation. Move x-ray equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols. Practices radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to minimize radiation to patient and staff. Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient`s bedside.
2003-2006 In school full-time
2000-2003 The Hughston Clinic, PC—Morrow/Stockbridge, GA
Medical Secretary- organize the doctor’s schedule, both business and personal. Maintain medical records for our patients’ schedule and greet attorneys, pharmaceutical representative, medical hardware representatives, etc. Accept and deliver doctor’s orders for patient care both verbal and written. Keep track of patient’s appointments and
surgeries using the computer (Medical Manager) also using Microsoft Word to maintain and correct the doctor’s dictation.
1999-2000 South Fulton Medical Center—East Point, GA
Radiology Receptionist- greet patients, register patients in the system via computer and send orders to technicians for procedures, maintain radiology reports and provide patients with copies of their x-rays.
Computer Operator in Information Systems- maintained regular computer functions. Monitored system for any irregularities and corrected any problems with running programs. Also assisted all floors with any technical problems both over the telephone and hands-on.
1999-2000 Southern Regional Medical Center—Riverdale, GA
Patient Registration Representative- greet, register patients in the system, also obtained referrals, precertification and orders when needed.
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