Heather L. Dohner
Mount Joy
Summary
Radiologic Technologist with comprehensive expertise in diagnostic imaging and quality assurance. Adept at managing imaging operations, training staff, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols, contributing to superior patient outcomes and overall departmental efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Staff Radiology Technologist
South East X-ray Inc.
Lancaster
01.2024 - Current
- Operated radiographic equipment to capture high-quality diagnostic images.
- Working with Veterans to ensure patient safety and comfort during all imaging procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records and managed imaging data efficiently.
- Assisted in training new staff on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory of radiology supplies and scheduled equipment maintenance.
- Performed radiographic procedures, producing quality images for timely interpretation.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues and medical staff regarding patient status.
- Conducted quarterly quality assurance testing to ensure equipment compliance and safety standards.
Registered Staff Radiology Technologist
Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster
Lancaster
11.2015 - 01.2022
- Assisted senior medical staff, including orthopedic surgeons and physician assistants, in executing complex medical procedures to ensure patient safety and procedural accuracy
- Perform quality assurance on all x-ray equipment to ensure it’s in functioning condition on a weekly basis
- Lead injection technologist and functional use of Ultrasound machine
- Trained to assist with arthrograms and in-office cortisone injections with use of the C-arm and Ultrasound machine, aiding in sterile technique and drawing up medications utilized in the clinical setting
- Experience assisting with PRP injections, utilizing the platelet rich plasma machine to spin the blood drawn from patients to separate blood platelets to be re-injected into the area of interest under Ultrasound.
- Highly knowledgeable with the handling of fluid specimens, and proper labeling
- Trained in Epic medical charting to enter orders and charge for medications, expirations and LOT numbers being utilized during procedures.
- Aided in weekly inventory management of DME and medical supplies, contributing to resource availability and efficiency for Radiology Technologists
- Served as clinical preceptor for Pennsylvania College of Health Science students for four years, guiding and mentoring future radiologic technologists
- Proven ability to handle multiple responsibilities and a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail
- Completed CPR certification to ensure preparedness in emergency medical situations.
Registered Staff Radiology Technologist
The Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey
09.2006 - 01.2016
- Efficiently work to grant the needs of patients and physicians by maintaining quality radiographs.
- Trained to work in all areas of diagnostic radiology including, emergency department, sports medicine, rehabilitation (including pediatric and adult), operating room, endoscopy, pain management, portable radiography (CR/DR), adult and pediatric fluoroscopy, trauma radiology, general inpatient and outpatient radiology, East Campus orthopedic clinic and Children’s Hospital
- Charge technologist experience on rotating weekend shifts to include delegating proper work flow and staffing, pulling work orders across and scheduling exams
- Highly knowledgeable with CR/DR equipment such as Kodak, Siemens, hologic, GE, and Carestream DRX plates, as well as C-arm usage in the operating room and endoscopy suite.
- Experience with handling and labeling bodily specimens such as joint fluid and cerebrospinal fluid during myelograms or any orthopedic-related joint aspirations to prep and prepare for the laboratory
- Efficiently work to grant the needs of patients and physicians by maintaining quality radiographs. Trained to work in all areas of diagnostic radiology including, emergency department, sports medicine, rehabilitation (including pediatric and adult), operating room, endoscopy, pain management, portable radiography (CR/DR), adult and pediatric fluoroscopy, trauma radiology, general inpatient and outpatient radiology East Campus orthopedic clinic, and Children’s Hospital.
- Well trained in all aspects of radiology including level 1 trauma care.
- Experience with Digital and Conventional Radiology superuser in orthopedic clinic, allows for full understanding of all new equipment within the growth of the department and the teaching skills necessary to pass on to other co-workers.
- Clinical Preceptor for Penn State Hershey Students for 10 years.
- Completed CPR certification training
Education
Registered Staff Radiology Technologist -
The Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA01-2016
Certificate Program -
Reading Hospital and Medical Center School of Radiology
Reading, Pa01-2006
Skills
- Quality assurance testing
- Patient safety protocols
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Staff training and development
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Staff training
- Reliable and dependable
- Staff scheduling
- Dictation Review
Timeline
Registered Staff Radiology Technologist
South East X-ray Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Registered Staff Radiology Technologist
Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster
11.2015 - 01.2022
Registered Staff Radiology Technologist
The Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
09.2006 - 01.2016
Registered Staff Radiology Technologist -
The Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Certificate Program -
Reading Hospital and Medical Center School of Radiology