Amanda GINKEL
PRIOR LAKE
Summary
AART Registered, MN Licensed Radiologic Technologist with 26 years experience performing diagnostic imaging in hospital and clinic based settings. Expertise in Computed Tomography, setting established scan protocols, and superior patient care. Most recently, worked 4 years in MRI. Able to work well independently to provide high quality images as part of the healthcare team. Compassionate and skillful with patients of all ages, as well as with patients of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
MRI / Fluoro Technologist
RAYUS Radiology
Burnsville
12.2021 - Current
- Operate MRI scanners to provide diagnostic imaging.
- Explain MRI procedures to patients, representatives and family members.
CT Technologist
Park Nicollet Urgent Care
Burnsville
06.2014 - 11.2021
- Greets patients with warm smile and promotes individual comfort throughout procedures and scans while being as discrete as possible.
- Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
- Set up Examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.
- Prepare and administer oral or injected contrast media to patients.
- Generate precise images of target body areas to aid physicians in diagnosing patients' issues.
- Fosters relationships with patients to minimize anxiety and distress and enhance cooperation.
- Performs all general administrative tasks to support radiology department.
CT Technologist
Methodist Hospital
St. Louis Park
02.2003 - 06.2014
- Performed all diagnostic imaging procedures using Computed Tomography scans.
- Fostered relationships with patients to minimize anxiety and distress and enhance cooperation.
Radiology Technologist
Center For Diagnostic Imaging Inc.
Mendota Heights
04.1999 - 02.2003
- Performed all CT, X-Ray, and Fluoroscopy scans.
- Performed all patient preparation for examinations & scans.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
Radiology Technologist
Hennepin County Medical Center
MINNEAPOLIS
05.1998 - 04.1999
- Rotations in all imaging modalities.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Labeled and processed all films.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Medical Institute of Minnesota
Bloomington, MN09.1999
Skills
- Proficient in equipment startup, operation, & calibration
- Manage state-of-the-art CT equipment
- Prioritize patient safety & comfort
- Perform Retrospective reconstruction and post-processing of the CT exams
- Establishes new protocols associated with CT equipment
- Department Trainer for new CT associates
- Start IV's for contrast administration, CPR certified
- Champions quality control in all facets of CT department
- BLS Certified
Timeline
MRI / Fluoro Technologist
RAYUS Radiology
12.2021 - Current
CT Technologist
Park Nicollet Urgent Care
06.2014 - 11.2021
CT Technologist
Methodist Hospital
02.2003 - 06.2014
Radiology Technologist
Center For Diagnostic Imaging Inc.
04.1999 - 02.2003
Radiology Technologist
Hennepin County Medical Center
05.1998 - 04.1999
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Medical Institute of Minnesota