Meredith Kanost
Lincoln
Summary
I am a dedicated MRI Technologist with over 7 years of experience at Bryan Medical Center, excelling in patient safety and workflow optimization. I build rapport, communicate effectively and I am driven to achieve both personal and departmental goals. I am skilled in coordinating care for complex cases, fostering a positive patient experience while maintaining a calm scanning environment. I committed to making a difference in my department and helping the organization succeed in every aspect. I am organized, I can multitask, and strive to be as helpful as I can to create an efficient and streamlined work environment to help support my coworkers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist
Bryan Medical Center
04.2018 - Current
- Deliver patient care that is above and beyond daily for adult or pediatric outpatients and inpatients
- Communicate and coordinate between multidisciplinary departments, RNs, and providers to optimize and expedite patient care.
- Work efficiently in a fast paced trauma and stroke environment while ensuring patient safety as my overall priority.
- Research implants, coordinate anesthesia MRI cases, and get all pertinent documents for patients with pacemakers including communication with representatives from the companies.
- Screen patients and be on alert before entering the MRI environment
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport, give an explanation and set expectations of exam to help promote a calm environment.
- Problem solving to get patients in the optimized position for scans.
- Order supplies for each site to ensure success day to day.
CT Technologist
VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Work on a 64 slice Siemens scanner
- Help with patients that could not be imaged in the standard positions, assist with set up before the scan, and start IVs
- Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality scans.
- Explained imaging procedures to patients and completed exams efficently
Radiologic Technologist
VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Use Philips diagnostic x-ray equipment and Fluoroscopy.
- Perform diagnostic x-ray, fluoroscopy, and dexa exams.
- Schedule radiology exams, keep the department organized, check patients in, take patients to their next appointments in the building, and communicate with the Radiologists.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and accuracy.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Coordinated with other healthcare personnel to deliver quality patient care.
- Teach Clarkson students during their clinical rotation
Radiologic Technologist
Advanced Medical Imaging Center
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Worked to efficiently complete xrays on walk in outpatients.
- Take quality radiographs of adults and pediatrics
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
- Trained in MRI to expand my radiology knowledge and learn more modalities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging
Clarkson College
Omaha, NE08-2016
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Clarkson College
Omaha, NE08-2016
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE05-2014
Skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Coordination of Care
- Communication
- The ability to multitask
- Patient Safety
- High Imaging Standards
- Proficient in building relationships inside and outside my department
- Positive outlook
- Proactive and results-driven
- Takes initiative to improve processes and outcomes
- Strive to live Bryan's Core Values every day
Certification
- ARRT Certified and Nebraska Licensed August 2016
- CT certified January 2018
- MRI certified December 2021
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
Timeline
MRI Technologist
Bryan Medical Center
04.2018 - Current
CT Technologist
VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System
08.2016 - 03.2019
Radiologic Technologist
VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System
08.2016 - 03.2019
Radiologic Technologist
Advanced Medical Imaging Center
05.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging
Clarkson College
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Clarkson College
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Roles within Bryan
I have been an MRI technologist for over 7 years at Bryan. Last year I joined the ACE team to help make a difference in our organization and be a voice for the Radiology Department. I recently volunteered to be a 5S champion for Radiology, knowing I bring the skill set needed to make our department efficient and organized.
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