Francis Benedict V. A.

Experience

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  3rd Marine Division Headquarters Battalion.

  Jan 1997 - Mar 1999

  Field Medical Technician
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  Naval Hospital Great Lakes, Basic Recruit Training Command/Branch Medical Clinic

  May 1999 - Aug 2002

  Basic Radiographer
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  USS Nassau LHA-4, Norfolk Va.

  Aug 2002 - Jul 2005

  Radiologic Technologist/Hospital Corpsman
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  Office of Attending Physician, U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.

  Aug 2005 - Oct 2006

  Specialty Diagnostic Referral Coordinator/Radiographer

  • Served as a lead to Radiology Services to the elite Congressional position, which completed over 300 Diagnostic exams and procedures on Member of Congress, Members of Senate, United States Supreme Court, and security personnel attached to U.S. Capitol building. Maintained records and medical information performed on patients.• Facilitated the care of over 600 medical appointments in multiple treatment facilities for dignitaries, and networked with various Health care providers to manage dynamic schedules of Members of U.S. Congress and U.S. Capitol personnel, which expedited quality patient care. Treats all patients with respect and able maintain composure with challenging situations. • Performed irregular hours of and radiology services within the vicinity of the Capitol building and provided Emergency medical treatment with transport to local hospitals in Washington D.C. Show less

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  3rd Medical Battalion, Combat Logistic Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group

  Oct 2006 - Sept 2008

  Radiologic Tech/Squad Leader/Hospital Corpsman

  Facilitated practical exercises in combat survival and field medical practices to 40 junior Sailors. Implemented training schedules and curriculum designed for treating combat casualties; specific medical conditions; treatment for evacuation and movement. Instructed 15 Combat Life Saver course and Tactical Combat Casualty Course. A key member of the Medical Training team, his experience and knowledge in Basic first aid contributed to the clinical skills and competency of Marines and Sailors located Camp Hansen/Schwab Okinawa, Japan. •A subject matter expert in mobile radiographic equipment for field medical emergency setting. Ability to adjust exposure to patient with limited resources. Monitored and treated patients with combat related injuries and communicated with the medical doctor for proper turn over, ensuring quality patient care is given.•Provided technical and administrative assistance to support the mission and functions of the Navy and Marine Corps field units. Show less

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  Joint Task Force, Joint Medical Group Guantanamo, Cuba

  Oct 2008 - Jul 2009

  Senior Radiologic Technologist/Hospital Corpsman US Navy

  Served as the sole radiographer for 250 high-profile detainees to include operational leaders and masterminds of behind September 11th attacks against United States, the USS Cole (DDG-67) bombing and other terrorist attacks. • Performed over 250 Diagnostic Radiology, limited Computed Tomography and limited Ultrasound exams within Maximum Security environment across 7 Detention facilities and ensured that complex scans are verbally instructed to detainees for more efficient and have a clear understanding of the procedure. Performs basic CT scans for detainees and staff and demonstrate cross sectional anatomy to radiologist to best determine the root cause of medical issues. • Interpret data and provide recommendations for optimal patient care. Ensured that all radiographs were properly sent to a radiologist for results within timely manner.• Highly involved with the process of improvement and implementation of Standard Operating procedures for Radiology services, and Radiation Health program within the 7 detention facilities. Show less

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  US Navy

  May 2012 - Feb 2016

  Led the Flight line Aid Station consisting of 34 staff and 7 Flight Surgeons, which ensured the completion of over 3,500 Periodic Health Assessments and administration of over 5000 required immunizations. A member of Medical Training team, conducted training on proper administration of intravenous medication, aseptic techniques on minor procedures, gathering medical history (S.O.A.P notes), treatment of heat casualties, and minor procedures increasing staff's competencies.• Supervised the administrative management; emergency treatment; equipment maintenance; infection control; patient assessment care and transport which resulted in the organization’s 100% medical readiness for combat operations, passed occupational health safety and 2 San Diego County Environmental audit Compliance report. Communicates with flight surgeons regarding clinical records, diagnosis and medical status for personnel.• Established and implemented six standard operating procedures and policies for the Group Aid Station in support of Operation Inherent Resolve which resulted to a more streamlined systems and cost effective for nine supporting squadrons. Provided personal assistance, medical attention and emotional support for Marines and Sailors during deployment. Show less Dynamic leader led 12 Radiographic Technologists, 3 Interventional Radiology Nurses, in sorting and monitoring of over 5000 Interventional Radiology procedures while managing a budget of $2,000,000,000 per year. Performed pre-procedural and post-procedural check list for the care of the patients. Trained over 60 Radiologic Technologist students on fluoroscopic/angiographic procedures, administration of medications, intravenous skills, policies and procedures and imaging equipment increasing their clinical skills which resulted in 100% pass rate.• Manage the Interventional Radiology Division through extensive preparation for Joint Commission and Medical Inspector General visits of 2010 and 2013, which contributed to the Hospital’s three-year re-accreditation. Vast knowledge in operating radiologic equipment and adjust controls to set exposure ensuring safety of patients and staff. Performs daily calibration on GE imaging equipment with 3 dimensional capabilities and make adjustments on patient positioning to best describe the area of interest. • Facilitated 2,500 tuberculosis-screening exams and 22 special studies exams, which serviced the countries of Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia during the Pacific Partnership 2012 onboard USNS Mercy T-AH4. Maintained a structured radiation safety surveillance program for 22 staff ensuring 100% compliance with Navy and Marine Corps Environmental Health Center. Collected medical information from patients and gathered relevant medical history to explain procedures to ensure comfort during examination. Show less Volunteered to manage the Interventional Radiology capabilities on the USNS Mercy(Hospital based ship), and established protocols during a humanitarian assistance program. Performed 32 successful Interventional procedures on both ashore and afloat in support of force health protection, As a Diagnostic radiology technologist, facilitated 2,500 tuberculosis screening exams and 22 special studies exams which serviced the countries of Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia. Maintained a structured radiation safety surveillance program for 22 staff ensuring 100% compliance with Navy and Marine Corps Environmental Health Center. Show less

  • Senior Radiographer/Supervisor

    Aug 2014 - Feb 2016

  • Supervisor/ Interventional Radiologic Technologist

    Jul 2009 - Jul 2014

  • Radiologic Technologist(IR tech)

    May 2012 - Aug 2012
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  Paradise Valley Hospital

  May 2016 - Oct 2018

  • Performs Diagnostic Radiographic procedures according to hospital’s protocol, AOA/JC, State and Federal regulations. • Responsible for processing and transmission of images to GE PACS system, Care Stream and Renaissance nImaging Medical Associates archiving system. Tracks radiology patients through MediTech RIS and GE imaging system.• Trained on CR and DR imaging systems such as AGFA DX-D100 mobile X-ray-unit, GE Optima XR220amx mobile X-ray unit and Shimadzu YF-10/UD150 B Fluoroscopy/Rad room. Show less

  • Radiographer

    May 2016 - Oct 2018

  • Radiologic Technologist

    May 2016 - Aug 2018
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  Sharp HealthCare

  May 2016 - now

  Radiographer

  • Performs routine diagnostic imaging procedures according to Sharp Healthcare protocol, policy, and procedures, servicing 14 convenient locations throughout San Diego County. • Provides radiology services to all patient of all ages, adhering to patient care safety. Follows the behavior standards, AIDET and able to adapt in all working shifts AM/PM/, Weekends and Holidays.• Provides radiology services with variety of imaging system such as CR and DR. Trained in state of the art imaging equipment hat includes Fuji system, Centricity Framework, and All Scripts Touch works. Show less