Cassandra Dodd
Olds
Summary
Patient-oriented professional with many years of experience in the Lab and X-ray departments of the community hospital setting. Skilled with using many different lab analyzers and multiple x-ray machines, including mobiles and C-arm. Organized and efficient individual who works well in a hospital team environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Casual CLXT
Alberta Health Services- Olds OR
11.2024 - Current
- Trained to operate the GE OEC Elite C-arm machine and monitor, including all necessary infection control procedures.
- Participated in all routine OR surgeries done in Olds needing C-arm studies during training.
- Aware of all necessary PPE when entering OR rooms.
- Ensured all documentation was complete within Connect Care and PEI.
- Communicated with surgeon and nursing when necessary.
Combined Laboratory & X-Ray Technologist 0.6 FTE
Alberta Precision Laboratories
03.2013 - Current
- Operated and maintained x-ray equipment, including adjusting exposure time and setting up necessary equipment for x-ray examinations.
- Currently operating the Carestream DRX Evolution Plus digital machine, as well as the Carestream Revolution digital mobile machine. Previously, operated a GE CR machine and Shimadzu mobile machine.
- Utilized mobile imaging and x-ray equipment in a hospital setting, including ER and Acute Care units.
- Ensured proper sterilization of instruments between uses.
- Performed imaging procedures according to established protocols.
- Reviewed patient medical history prior to performing imaging procedure.
- Explained the procedure to patients and answered any questions they may have had.
- Positioned patients properly for scans and procedures, calmly giving instructions on when to stay still to optimize scans.
- Monitored patient's condition during procedure and reported any changes or concerns to physician or nursing, as needed.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately in Connect Care and PEI.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to x-ray and laboratory technology.
- Processed specimens using automated analyzers or manual methods depending on type of test requested.
- Performed troubleshooting operations on laboratory equipment in order to maintain optimal performance.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Ensure all x-ray and lab test orders were correctly entered into the Connect Care system.
Casual CLXT
Alberta Precision Laboratories
03.2013 - 12.2014
- All the same duties listed above. Worked in both the lab and x-ray settings in all casual locations.
- Trochu lab and x-ray department was a Covenant Health Site that followed all the AHS/APL guidelines. While there, I used a mini c-arm x-ray machine for outpatient x-rays.
Education
Diploma - Combined Lab And X-ray Technology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
03-2013
Skills
- Equipment management
- Patient Care
- Quality Control Procedures
- Excellent Communication
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Dependable and responsible
- Computer skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Continuing Education
- Participates in all annual education set out by APL and AHS including Traccess, My Learning Link, It's Your Move, Basic Life Support certification and PeerVue.
- Completes yearly continuing education program as set out by the Alberta College of Combined Lab and X-ray Technologists.
Certification
- Current active license through the Alberta College of Combined Lab and X-ray Technologists.
- Current professional liability insurance through the Canadian Society of Combined Lab and X-ray Technologists.
References
Kaylee Richards
Clinical Supervisor Rural Central Zone West
Kaylee.Richards@albertaprecisionlabs.ca
403-588-2880
Amanda Simpson
Combined Lab/Xray Tech II (Olds)
Amanda.L.Simpson@albertaprecisionlabs.ca
403-556-3381
Timeline
Casual CLXT
Alberta Health Services- Olds OR
11.2024 - Current
Combined Laboratory & X-Ray Technologist 0.6 FTE
Alberta Precision Laboratories
03.2013 - Current
Casual CLXT
Alberta Precision Laboratories
03.2013 - 12.2014
Diploma - Combined Lab And X-ray Technology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
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