Teresa S. Abbott
Kingsport,TN
Summary
Highly knowledgeable and efficient medical healthcare professional with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and an Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology; licensed as a Radiologic Technologist (R) in the states of TN and VA.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiologist Technologist
Holston Medical Group
12.2021 - Current
- Updated patient records diligently, ensuring accurate documentation of imaging results
- Assisted in training new Radiologic Technologist staff members, ensuring their proper understanding of equipment and techniques.
- Provided support and assist physicians with fluoroscopic guidance or specialized imaging techniques.
- Enhanced patient comfort by effectively explaining procedures and answering questions related to radiologic exams.
- Increased diagnostic accuracy by maintaining high-quality images through strict adherence to protocols and guidelines.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Promoted team morale by fostering a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration and open communication among peers.
- Reduced examination times without sacrificing image quality using expert knowledge of radiologic equipment settings and positioning techniques.
Community Health Worker
Ballad Health
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Provide culturally appropriate health education and information
- Informal counseling and guidance on health behaviors, advocate for individual and community health needs
- Documents all client encounters and maintains comprehensive electronic client files, which includes release of information, assessments, client notes and other medical documents acquired on behalf of the client
- Coaches clients in effective management of their chronic health conditions and self-care
- Facilitates communication and coordinate services, including comprehensive tracking of client’s compliance in relation to care plan objectives
- Travels to client’s homes, community locations, providers offices, and other outreach destinations
- Assist clients with resources for housing, utility assistance, and dental/vision services
Radiologic Technologist (Fluroscopy/C-arm)
Ballad Health
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Operates C-arm equipment during pain management procedures
- Assist with documentation and coordination of procedures in EMR
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient and reconciling medical history
- Prepares patient for exam
- Loads PACS system with patient information for proper documentation
- Prepare sterile trays, drugs, and patient prep for interventional pain procedures
- Ensure proper patient positioning for interventional pain procedures
- Ensure “time out” procedure is observed by rechecking consent, allergies, and anticoagulants with patients prior to all interventional pain procedures
- Ensure patient stability status post procedure prior to mobilization
Radiologic Technologist
Dr. Dahhan Pulmonologist, NIOSH Certified B-Reader
05.2011 - 11.2019
- Perform radiographic examinations used for diagnosis and treatment
- Provides appropriate patient care and develops film
- Obtains images using CR and DR imaging technology
- Assist with Black Lung Physicals by obtaining chest imaging
- Assist with Department Of Labor physicals
- Obtains vial signs, reconciles medication list, and weights as part of patient care
- Assist with Pulmonary Function Testing
- Obtains prior authorization for procedures and imaging test
- Assist with calling in medications using EMR system
- Creates/Burns CDs
Radiologic Technologist
BALLAD HEALTH/LEGACY WELLMONT UREGENT CARE
05.2014 - 04.2019
- Perform accurate X-Rays to contribute to patient diagnosis while adhering to radiation safety precautions to include ALARA
- Prepare and transmit images to the Radiologist as well as report results to providers
- Perform required QA processes with Radiology equipment as well as the laboratory
- Create/Burn CD's in compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Triage patients to include taking and recording vital signs and patient history
- Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam prep, etc
- Complete occupational health testing including such services as urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, hair testing and physicals
- Apply the use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions and approaches to problems
- Ensure the well-being of patients and for providing a positive, supportive environment for patients and other staff
- Complete patient referrals daily
- Inform patients of normal lab and imaging results as reviewed by the provider
- Ensure proper, concise and complete EMR documentation and paper-based documentation for all assessments and procedures
- Comply with and follow policies and procedures
- Always maintain HIPAA
Nursing Assistant
Cumberland River Comprehensive Care Center
04.2008 - 05.2009
- Provide direct patient care to patients, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with facility policies and procedures and report patient needs and concerns to a licensed nurse
- Complete documentation accurately and consistent with policies and procedures
- Assure patients are given adequate assistance with meals, nourishment, and transportation
- Respect the dignity and privacy or individuals are all times
- Assist patients with activities of daily living
- Present a positive image and accept the need for changes, be flexible, and demonstrate the enthusiasm toward enhancement
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Emergency Room Technician
Baptist Regional Medical Center
10.2005 - 07.2006
- Aid with movement and placement of patients
- Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living
- Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff
- Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintains medical equipment
- Perform emergency department specific care/duties as assigned within scope of job
- Assist with patient transport and transfer
- Assist with cleaning and maintenance of Emergency center equipment and supplies
- Adhere to safety and risk management standards
- Assist with clerical and communication tasks to support patient care
- Collect and accurately label various specimen, including urine and venous blood specimens
- Perform splint placement/Orthoglass per protocol
Unit Secretary
Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital
06.2000 - 10.2005
- Prepare requests and schedule appointments with facility policies and procedures
- Answer patient call system and telephone
- Check patient's chart for completeness at the time of discharge
- File completed request slips when returned from Lab, Radiology, etc
- Prepare requisitions to maintain established inventories of clerical supplies
- Maintain cleanliness of nursing station
- Maintain patient register and schedules referrals
- Receive new admits and prepares identifying documents and records
- Transcribe orders from physicians
- Answer patient call system and telephone
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center
05.1999 - 06.2000
- Provide direct patient care to patients, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with facility policies and procedures and report patient needs and concerns to a licensed nurse
- Complete documentation accurately and consistent with policies and procedures
- Assure patients are given adequate assistance with meals, nourishment, and transportation
- Respect the dignity and privacy or individuals are all times
- Assist patients with activities of daily living
- Present a positive image and accept the need for changes, be flexible, and demonstrate the enthusiasm toward enhancement
- Perform services for the patient involving bathing, oral hygiene, care of hair, and oral feeding
- Answer patient lights and perform services in a timely manner that adds to the physical well-being of the patient
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY01.2018
Certificate - Computed Tomography
Hazard Community College
Hazard, KY05-2012
Associate Of Science - Radiologic Technologist
Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College
Cumberland05-2011
Skills
- Trauma imaging
- Pediatric imaging
- Contrast administration
- Patient positioning
- Orthopedic imaging
- Fluoroscopy procedures
- Cross-sectional anatomy
- Anatomy
- Digital radiography
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Venipuncture
- Patient care
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- HIPAA compliance
- Caring and compassionate
- Effective communication
- Patient safety
- Detail-oriented
- Customer service expertise
- Radiation safety protocols
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Body positioning and placement
- HIPAA
- Medical terminology
- Professionalism
- X-ray technologies
- Health education
Certification
- Licensed Radiologic Technologist, Tennessee
- ARRT
- Basic Life Support
- Impact Certificate
Timeline
Radiologist Technologist
Holston Medical Group
12.2021 - Current
Community Health Worker
Ballad Health
02.2021 - 12.2021
Radiologic Technologist (Fluroscopy/C-arm)
Ballad Health
04.2019 - 01.2021
Radiologic Technologist
BALLAD HEALTH/LEGACY WELLMONT UREGENT CARE
05.2014 - 04.2019
Radiologic Technologist
Dr. Dahhan Pulmonologist, NIOSH Certified B-Reader
05.2011 - 11.2019
Nursing Assistant
Cumberland River Comprehensive Care Center
04.2008 - 05.2009
Emergency Room Technician
Baptist Regional Medical Center
10.2005 - 07.2006
Unit Secretary
Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital
06.2000 - 10.2005
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harlan Health and Rehabilitation Center
05.1999 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Northern Kentucky University
Certificate - Computed Tomography
Hazard Community College
Associate Of Science - Radiologic Technologist
Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College
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