JAMES BREKHUS

OBJECTIVE: Seeking challenging employment within Medical Imaging, as a

CT Technologist, having lead or managerial duties.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Perform Computed Tomography examinations
• Maintain continual QC assessments of all equipment and statistics for ACR Accreditation
• Supervise department staff and students from Cape Fear Community College
• Perform onsite and offsite applications training on GE CT equipment
• Assist with development and maintenance of examination protocols for CT
• Assist with coordination of work schedules
• Confront difficult tasks and patient issues as they develop
• Served on Employee Council (2009-2011)
• Perform budget requirements for Radiology Department USN, maintained quarterly budget
• Successfully reviewed and updated policy and procedures required for on-site Computed Tomography department submission for ACR Accreditation
• Assisted with on-site Radiology Physicist site survey, preparing the department for ACR Accreditation process

EDUCATION

Grand Canyon University                                                                Phoenix, AZ

Bachelors of Science in Medical Imaging                                           2011

University of Phoenix                                                                       Phoenix, AZ               

Associates in General Studies                                                            2006

United States Navy School of Health Science                                 San Diego, CA

Certificate of Graduation, Radiography                                             1991                

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

New Hanover Regional Medical Center (500+ bed, level 2)          Wilmington, NC        

CT Technologist                                                                                  2002-Present

• Perform head, chest, abdomen Biopsies, Ablations, Cardiac Scoring, CTA’s
• Use GE and Siemens scanners, 4, 16, and 64 slice
• Operate 3D workstations, PACS and EPIC
• Served as charge technologist for 10 years on evening shift, currently working days
• Competent in venipuncture

Carter Orthopedics                                                                           Wilmington, NC

Radiologic Technologist (PRN)                                                          2008 - 2010

Performed orthopedic radiographic examinations using GE single phase machine

Comp Health                                                                                    Ft. Lauderdale

Contract Radiographer/CT Technologist                                            2001-2002

Assigned to New Hanover Medical Center for one year, then hired by facility

2nd Medical Battalion 2nd FSSG/Naval Hospital,                         Camp Lejune, NC

Senior Radiologic Technologist                                                          1996 - 2001                                       

• Established protocols and procedures for all field radiology procedures
• Performed various radiology procedures and computed tomography
• Acted as purchasing agent for department as assigned by the Commanding Officer
• Maintained budget
• Assisted as site surveyor for new developing areas to be used for radiology procedures
• Handled administrative duties such as ECS referral clerk, supply Petty Officer, and equipment custodian (new purchases and maintain existing)

United States Navy Active Duty                                                      1990 - 2001

CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

American Registry of Radiology Technologists #323079

CPR Certified

American Society of Radiology Technologists, member

Image Gently Campaign, member

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