Daneisha Rayford M.S.R.S R(RT)(CT)

Facility Assignments:
• Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital – Pensacola, FL (2 contracts)

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Performed high-volume CT imaging, including trauma, stroke, CTA, and oncology protocols in a Level I trauma setting
• Utilized TeraRecon and Vitrea for advanced 3D post-processing, including vascular reconstructions and multi-planar reformatting
• Maintained diagnostic quality imaging under fast-paced, high-acuity conditions
• Collaborated with radiologists to support rapid interpretation and accurate clinical decisions
• Adapted to hospital workflows and PACS systems quickly, ensuring seamless transitions between contracts

• Enhanced patient comfort by providing clear explanations of CT scan procedures and addressing concerns.
• Promoted departmental efficiency through excellent time management skills when handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Collaborated with radiologists to optimize image quality, leading to improved diagnostic accuracy.
• Optimized scanning parameters based on individualized patient factors such as size, age, pathology, or medical history.
• Assisted radiologists with image-guided body biopsies and thyroid biopsies.

• Worked without assistants for a 400+ bed hospital
• Proficient in multiple CT scanner (GE and Siemens)
• Built computed tomography procures protocols to fit doctors order for patients
• Calibrated, maintained and troubleshot radiologic equipment to minimize operational downtime
• Prepared and administered contrast materials, radio-pharmaceuticals, anesthetic, and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures
• Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation
• Injected contrast for CT scans in accordance with department policy

• Met established protocols for safe X-ray equipment and computed tomography (CT)
• Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides
• Adhered closely to quality control standards in developing and labeling of diagnostic imaging materials
• Produced high-quality images for accurate, reliable review and interpretation
• Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques
• Monitored and adjusted imaging equipment for optimal quality standards