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Colette Blackburn

Eastern US,PA

Summary

Experienced CT Technologist and Multi-modality radiographer. 12 years experience providing clinical applications for a number of imaging devices throughout the U.S. and Canada. More than 20 years experience as CT technologist, 20 plus years as radiographer. Past experience includes C-arm operator, various settings; out-patient, acute care and pain management. Systems used include; Philips, OEC and Ziehm.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CT Technologist

College Hospital Medical Center
04.2020 - 12.2024
  • Perform high quality CT exams; all routine exams, CTA for PE, CTA whole body, extremities, PRN.
  • Respond to physician questions and needs regarding patients.
  • Serve special needs population, assist in radiology as needed.
  • Using Toshiba Aquilon 64 row CT scanner. More than 13 years experience using Toshiba scanners at various facilities.

CT Technologist

Contract, Travel And Local
09.2018 - 12.2024

09/2018 -12/2024 Local and Travel Contract:


1.) Precision Scans Staffing: 11/2022 to present

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital

2.) Global Service Resources: 2018 to present

Facilities worked: Rancho Los Amigos 3/2018 -9/2018

Harbor UCLA 9/2018 - 10/2021

LAC USC 10/2021 - 01/2022

3.) Infojini Consulting: 1/2022 to 4/2022

UCI Medical Center Orange Campus 13 week local contract assignment.

4.) DT-Trak Consulting: 5/2022 to 8/2022

Ridgecrest Regional Medical Center 13 week travel

assignment.

CT Scan Technologist

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2020
  • Perform all types of CT case work at local acute care very high volume facility and level 1 stroke center.
  • Proficient in the use of multiple CT scanner models, including: Toshiba (16/64/320) at this facility.
  • Experience includes all general CT casework including CTA (pulmonary, carotid, AAA, COW, stroke protocol), CTA runoffs, brain perfusion, cardiac (coronary), trauma, and CT-guided procedures
  • Perform 3D models and advanced visualization processing on Toshiba scanners/

Customer Solutions Advisor

TERARECON,INC
04.2016 - 05.2017
  • Trained customers throughout the United States to learn 3D advanced visualization product
  • Supported trade shows,
  • American College of Radiology courses and provided clinical applications at customer sites as well as providing re- mote/virtual customer support
  • Advanced 3D Imaging expertise
  • CRM proficiency

Clinical Applications Specialist

Philips Healthcare, Contracted
11.2007 - 03.2016
  • Conducted product training and application support in on-site hospital settings or via web session for healthcare professionals.
  • Conducted customer training and pre-sale demonstration of mobile c-arms, mobile diagnostic imaging and fixed R/F rooms. Called on surgeons, physicians and staff for orthopedic, vascular, cardiology, urology and general x-ray use
    throughout the United States and Canada..
  • Facilitated smooth product handovers to end users for imaging products.
  • Documented customer contacts and actions in customer relationship management system.

Education

Associate of Science Degree - Radiologic Technology

Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA

Skills

  • Perform all types of CT case work at local acute care medical centers and for staffing companies, including very high volume facilities and level 1 trauma centers
  • Many years experience in level 1 Stroke Center Proficient in use of multiple CT scanner models, including: Toshiba (16/64/320), row Aquillon as well as Prime and Premium models, GE Discovery, LIghtspeed, Optima, Revolution, Brightspeed(4/16/64), Siemens Somatom Sensation, Siemens Definition, Siemens Somatom Flash; Hitachi CT scanners, Philips Brilliance CT scanners
  • Experience includes all general CT casework including CTA (pulmonary, carotid, AAA, COW, stroke protocol), CTA runoffs, brain perfusion, cardiac (coronary), trauma, and CT-guided procedures
  • Experienced in use of multiple workstations to perform 3D models and advanced visualization processing
  • EPIC, CERNER, MEDITECH, McKesson EMR and multiple PACS systems

Accomplishments

  • ARRT Registered Radiographer, Mammographer and CT Technologist
  • California CRT, Fluoroscopy license and Mammography
  • BLS, IV certification
  • Work efficiently with fellow care workers in extremely busy acute care facilities, including level one trauma centers and high volume stroke centers
  • Experienced in use of the Terarecon, Vital Image, AW and Vitrea work stations to perform 3D models and ad vanced visualization processing

Certification

ARRT registered CT technologist, Radiographer and Mammography.

California CRT, Fluoroscopy and Mammography

credential.

California Venipuncture certification.

Timeline

CT Technologist

College Hospital Medical Center
04.2020 - 12.2024

CT Technologist

Contract, Travel And Local
09.2018 - 12.2024

Customer Solutions Advisor

TERARECON,INC
04.2016 - 05.2017

CT Scan Technologist

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2020

Clinical Applications Specialist

Philips Healthcare, Contracted
11.2007 - 03.2016

Associate of Science Degree - Radiologic Technology

Long Beach City College
Colette Blackburn