Anita L. Dillon, B Sc, CMRITO MRT (N MRI)
Medical Radiation Technologist
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Respectful MRT (N,MR) offering 22 years experience as a flawless medical imaging technologist with detailed dedication to exceptional patient care, impeccable radiation safety record and effective multimodal imaging outputs. Reliable operator of various imaging hardware with in-depth knowledge of routine troubleshooting and maintenance. Success in building relationships with patients to produce highest quality images. Exceedingly proficient in interpreting physicians' orders, determining appropriate imaging and maintaining comprehensive patient records.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
William Osler Health System
Etobicoke , ON
06.1999 - Current
- Co-ordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule under stressful conditions accurately and efficiently.
- Completes imaging tasks to ensure compliance with relevant patient care protocols and regulations.
- Uses critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participates in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Quickly learns new skills and applies them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Highly efficient in general imaging procedures as well as nuclear cardiology procedures.
- Experienced in operation of single as well as dual head gamma cameras.
- Proficient use of SPECT/CT dual purpose imaging equipment.
- Superior venipuncture, ECG and bone mineral densitometry skills
- Develops and maintains courteous, interpersonal, collaborative and effective working relationships with multidisciplinary team members across the organization.
- Offers friendly and efficient service to all patients, handles challenging situations with ease providing optimal patient care. Educates patients on procedure details, provides instructions and answers questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Adheres to social distancing protocols and follows proper PPE guidelines.
- Demonstrates respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and implemented improved diagnostic standards for inpatient and outpatient exams in alignment with department goals.
- Provides new employees with training and ongoing guidance on organizational procedures, policies and best practices.
MRI Technologist
Trillium Health Partners Casual
Mississauga , Ontario
01.2007 - Current
- Proficient Use of Siemens 1.5T Aera and Avanto operating systems.
- Skilled in performing routine MRI examinations in timely fashion providing optimal patient care.
- Prepares and administers contrast materials, and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Handles private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including PHIPA.
- Uses coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Exceeds goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Participates in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Monitors and manage inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, like contrast materials to restock.
- Processes, labels and organizes diagnostic images to match with patient records.
Education
MRI Technologist Certificate Program - MRI Technology
04-2021
Nuclear Medicine Technology Certificate Program - Nuclear Medicine Technology
05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Major Biology/ Minor Physics
05-1996
Skills
- Radiopharmaceutical administration
- Multitasking abilities
- Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Self-motivated professional
- Leadership
- Patient confidentiality
- Organization and Time management
Continuing Education
Radiation Safety Officer Administration BCIT _ December 2020
- Canadian Radiation Protection Associations core level of competencies pertaining to program administration, employee qualifications and performance,inspections,audits,and investigations.
- All aspects of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulations examined so as to be able to create components of a customized radiation safety program relating to administrative duties.
CAMRT CT Imaging Level 1 For the Nuclear Medicine Technologist - May 2015
- Basic principles of CT as it pertained to the field of Nuclear Medicine
- Principles included basics CT physics, CT system and design components, image acquisition parameters and reconstruction, image display and manipulation
- Comprehensive review of radiation dose, dose protection and dose saving strategies
CAMRT Leadership Skills - Enrolled Summer 2021
Certification
- Licensed MRT (N) - 1999
- Licensed MRT (MR) - 2014
- Certified BCLS I
Affiliations
- Member of CAMRT/ OAMRS
Timeline
MRI Technologist - Trillium Health Partners Casual
01.2007 - Current
Nuclear Medicine Technologist - William Osler Health System
06.1999 - Current
The Michener Institute For Applied Health Sciences - MRI Technologist Certificate Program, MRI Technology
The Michener Institute For Applied Health Sciences - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certificate Program, Nuclear Medicine Technology
University of Toronto - Bachelor of Science, Major Biology/ Minor Physics
- Licensed MRT (N) - 1999
- Licensed MRT (MR) - 2014
- Certified BCLS I
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