ron williams

Contractor specializing in RIS/PACS applications, workflow analysis and healthcare IT.

Served as Xray Specialist with 131st MASH, Temple Terrace, FL, and ended in CMed, 53rd Brigade, St Petersburg, FL.

* Prepared patient for X-ray: explained procedures to patient and/or family: prepared room, equipment, medicine and materials as needed * Prepared barium mixture and other contrast/chemicals for X-ray procedures * Observed patient and machine during procedure * reported unusual occurrences and recorded patient's condition * Determined technique for ionizing radiation during radiological exams * Developed X-ray film in accordance with photographic techniques * assisted Radiology Director in maintaining radiographic technique charges * Cleaned and disinfected X-ray room and equipment * maintained stock supplies * inspected emergency trays * wrote weekly reports * Provided education and in-services for staff/peers based on identified needs

* Operated computed tomography equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes under direction of physicians * Explained procedures to patients, positioned and immobilized patient on exam table and observed during scan * Started, maintained and monitored intravenous (IV) access throughout exam for administration of iodinated contrast materials * Monitored video display of area being scanned and adjusted density or contrast to improve picture quality * Reviewed and evaluated computer generated information to determine if images were satisfactory for diagnostic purposes * Used radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff

* Supported EMR applications (Rad, ED, Transcription, Nursing) within healthcare facilities * Worked with end-users and IT groups to integrate EMR applications into the healthcare business process * Ensured EMR application issues were appropriately communicated to the proper personnel * Performed WebEx training of end users and knowledge sharing with other Analysts

* Performed a variety of CT Scan and MRI procedures on trauma and critical care patients; programed/operated power injector during examinations for contrast delivery * Adhered to patient screening methods for possible contrast reactions; Monitored quality and appropriateness of scans. Was responsible for digital acquisition of the image from monitor to PACS or printer; Ensureed that images were transmitted to radiologist * Involved with assisting radiologist with procedure that involved sterile technique and maintaining sterile fields * Maintained OSHA regulations at all times, keeping ALARA concept when it came to radiation protection and practiced universal precautions * Assisted off-shift diagnostic radiologic technologist with diagnostic examinations when needed * Trained and cross trained other clinical staff and students as required * Maintained, through CEU's, knowledge of basic physics (including concepts of magnetic fields, properties of x-rays, etc.) and skill in positioning of patients for variety of diagnostic (CT, MRI, Special Procedures, etc.) studies

* Handled all customer service related issues * Conducted file searches on all assigned job orders received to assist employers with finding qualified job seekers using EmployFlorida.com website (EFM system) * Documented services provided customers in Case Notes and Activities; performed quality assurance to maintain accuracy of customer records within file system * Interviewed clients to determine job readiness; referred to internal intensive services or community resources as needed * Provided direct assistance and communications to job seekers such as resume assistance, job search, arranging for skills assessments, LMI, etc. and documented all activities in EFM system

* Evaluated Radiology department workflows and provided recommendations on change management related to the PACSIS implementations * Developed and performed training of Radiologists, Clinicians, Super-users and all other end-users * Assisted Radiologists with Speech Recognition initial training and end use dictation issues * Utilized RIS knowledge to gather requirements, designed, implemented and installed customer workflows * Assisted Radiologists & PACS administrators with system & user configurations, optimizing system output; provided support to Customer Care team, troubleshooting application/system type issues * Advised radiology departments in change management endeavors; Ensured continually superior levels of Customer Satisfaction

Distinguished Honor Graduate - Top of graduating class with Phase 1 at Ft Sam Houston, TX and Phase 2 at Dwight D. Eisenhower Medical Center, Ft Gordon, GA."]

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