Eric Kleppe
PHOENIX
Summary
Highly motivated and knowledgeable CT Technologist of 25 years committed to help patients receive the best possible care. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers new challenges. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT Scan Technologist
Abrazo Central Campus
09.2024 - Current
- Perform Computed Tomography (CT) exams utilizing Siemens Go Top
- Perform drainage, biopsy, Chest Tube Placements, and other various procedures.
- Prepared patients for oral and or rectal contrast procedures.
- Educate patients on factors about CT scans
- Proficient with Cerner
- Strengthened department performance by assisting in the development of new scanning protocols and techniques.
- Minimized risk of errors during exams by verifying physician orders before initiating CT scans.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to radiation protection guidelines and monitoring patients during scans.
- Reduced patient wait time by efficiently managing CT scan schedules and prioritizing cases based on urgency.
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.
CT Technologist
Honor Health Deer Valley Medical Center
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Operated advanced CT imaging equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
- Collaborated with pediatric healthcare teams to ensure accurate and timely patient assessments.
- Demonstrated strong problem solving abilities when troubleshooting issues with equipment or imaging procedures
- Developed improved workflows to enhance operational efficiency in the radiology department.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety throughout imaging procedures, adapting techniques as needed.
- Perform Chest Tube placements, drainages, ablations, and bone marrow biopsies.
- Performed multiple trauma cases.
- Performed stroke alert patients with CTA Head and Neck and Perfusion studies.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and regulations in accordance with hospital policies.
- Assisted in maintaining CT equipment, performing routine checks and troubleshooting issues promptly.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.
- Optimized scanning parameters based on individualized patient factors such as size, age, pathology, or medical history.
- Ensured accurate diagnosis by meticulously following imaging protocols and adjusting techniques based on patient needs.
CT Technologist
Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Perform CT Scans
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing clear explanations of CT scan procedures and addressing concerns
- Ensured accurate diagnosis by meticulously following imaging protocols and adjusting techniques based on patient needs
- Collaborated with radiologists to optimize image quality, leading to improved diagnostic accuracy
- Implemented safety measures to minimize radiation exposure for both patients and staff members
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols
- Optimized scanning parameters based on individualized patient factors such as size, age, pathology, or medical history
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities when troubleshooting issues with equipment or imaging procedures
- Conducted regular inventory checks on supplies and consumables within the CT lab to ensure availability when needed
- Monitored patient's well-being during exams and recognized discomfort or medical problems and took appropriate action
- Prepared and mixed contrast agents for enhanced imaging
- Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff
- Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support
- Administered various doses of radiation to obtain desired images.
CT Technologist
Valleywise Health
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Take X-Rays
- Perform CT Scans
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing clear explanations of CT scan procedures and addressing concerns
- Ensured accurate diagnosis by meticulously following imaging protocols and adjusting techniques based on patient needs
- Collaborated with radiologists to optimize image quality, leading to improved diagnostic accuracy
- Implemented safety measures to minimize radiation exposure for both patients and staff members
- Streamlined workflow by proficiently operating computerized radiology systems and maintaining digital records
- Mentored junior technologists, fostering a supportive learning environment and enhancing team performance
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols
- Utilized advanced software tools for image reconstruction, significantly improving diagnostic clarity for complex cases
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities when troubleshooting issues with equipment or imaging procedures
- Monitored patient's well-being during exams and recognized discomfort or medical problems and took appropriate action
- Trained and supervised new radiologic technologists and technicians
- Prepared and mixed contrast agents for enhanced imaging
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
CT Technologist
Mayo Clinic
10.1998 - 03.2023
- Perform computed tomography(CT) exams
- Perform drainage, biopsy, and other special exams
- Rotate schedule, call, weekends and holidays as needed
- Provide assistance in research by utilizing the GE HD and Siemens Force scanner, for multiple radiologists' studies
- Take directions from radiologists, to provide a diagnostic study for the patient
- Educate patients on factors about CT scans
- Train technologists in CT
- Work closely with radiologist to develop the best CT practice protocols
- Help start up the projects for research on the HD CT scanner
- Make multi-plane images to help assist in the diagnosis for patient
- Proficient with Epic, Cerner, PACS, and Q-READS applications
- Complied with department and hospital radiation and safety standards
- Participated in continuing education programs related to radiology.
CT Technologist
Simon Med
03.2004 - 03.2005
- Assist the radiologist in performing colonography exams
- Train new technologists in CT
- Printed films for radiologists and patients
- Work closely with the radiologist to ensure proper exams performed
- Schedule, maintain, and track all equipment service requests
- File films and reports
- Work with schedulers and transcriptionist
- Work directly with radiologists to perform quality imaging studies.
X-Ray Technician
Mayo Clinic
10.1998 - 05.1999
- Shot portable x-rays
- Perform digital imaging exams
- Work independently and perform Image Control on my images
- Provide assistance in research for multiple radiologists
- Ran films in the dark room
- Operated the C-Arm in the operating rooms
- Hung films for radiologists
- Performed lumbar punctures and feeding tube placements under fluoro.
Education
Associate of Science Radiography -
Mayo School of Health Related Sciences
Associate of Arts General -
Rochester Community College
Skills
- Radiation Exposure Minimization
- Comfort Patients
- Maintain Safety
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Compassionate and Caring
- Safety Protocols
- Administer Contrast
- Digital Picture Archiving
Certification
- American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography Certificate (R), 1998
- Medical Radiology Technology Board of Examiners, Arizona License, 1998
- American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Computed Tomography Certificate (CT), 1999
Timeline
CT Scan Technologist
Abrazo Central Campus
09.2024 - Current
CT Technologist
Honor Health Deer Valley Medical Center
04.2024 - 10.2024
CT Technologist
Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation
01.2024 - 06.2024
CT Technologist
Valleywise Health
04.2023 - 01.2024
CT Technologist
Simon Med
03.2004 - 03.2005
CT Technologist
Mayo Clinic
10.1998 - 03.2023
X-Ray Technician
Mayo Clinic
10.1998 - 05.1999
Associate of Science Radiography -
Mayo School of Health Related Sciences
Associate of Arts General -
Rochester Community College
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