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1 CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) Cephus E. Simmons, Sr., MRS, RRA 1504 Rice Marsh CT., Mount Pleasant, SC Mobile EDUCATION Master of Radiologic Science, Radiologist Assistant 2012 University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC Post Baccalaureate Certificate, Radiologist Assistant 2007 University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC Bachelor of Science, Biology 1994 Chemistry and History (Minors) Francis Marion University Florence, SC Associate of Science, Radiologic Technology 1992 Trident Technical College Charleston, SC Certificate, Radiology Technician 1989 Bethesda, MD OJT, Pharmacy Technician 1987 Naval Hospital Beaufort, SC Certificate, Hospital Corpsman 1987 Bethesda, MD PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Radiologist Assistant Register, ARRT Registry Number Radiologic Technologist Register, ARRT Registry Number Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Certification Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, Certification Radiologic Technologist SC State License SCRQSA License Number

2 HONORS AND AWARDS Dean s List, Francis Marion University Dean s List, Trident Technical College Mallinckrodt Award of Excellence, Trident Technical College Navy Achievement Medal, Letter of Accommodation, International Manager Who s Who Society RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Registered Radiologist Assistant Adult Diagnostic and Pediatric Radiology Charleston, SC 2007 present Present radiology lectures to the radiology residents Perform all fluoroscopic procedures with supervision Perform ultrasound guided procedures with supervision Perform CT Colonoscopy with supervision Educate/Instruct radiology resident on fluoroscopic procedures Instruct radiology resident on ultrasound guided procedures Provide procedural information to the patient and family members Manage the fluoroscopic schedule Educate radiology technologist on performing interventional procedures Assist with CAT scan protocol Design the Pediatric Radiology Section Webpage Formulated a standard protocol for Gastrojejunostomy tube change in pediatric radiology Developed a pediatric MSK procedure protocol Instructor for clinical procedure workshops and use of Ultrasound to medical students Radiologist Assistant Clinical Rotation Trained at and Veteran s Administration Hospital in Charleston, SC Staff Radiologic Technologist Diagnostic Radiology Charleston, SC 2006 present Perform all radiographic exam and fluoroscopic procedures Perform lead technologist duties in the absence of the coordinator Operations Manager Interventional Radiology Charleston, SC

3 Revised the billing process to ensure adequate reimbursement Ensured the performance and production of Interventional Radiology, including patient flow, supply inventory/purchasing, staffing, budget, and clinical education/evaluation of Radiology residents and fellows. Ensured the performance, production, and operation of Interventional CAT scan Educated/Instructed technical staff on CPT coding for Interventional Radiology procedures Functioned as the clinical educator for Radiology residents and fellows Assisted in the development of the MUSC Heart and Vascular Center Staff Special Procedures (Angio) Technologist Interventional Radiology Charleston, SC Performed all angio procedures Performed as the scrub technologist with Neuro and Vascular Interventional Radiologist Radiology Manager Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital N. Charleston, SC Wrote all departmental policies Performed all radiographic procedures with a portable machine Initiated informal training of nursing staff in coding and radiographic protocols. Staff Radiologic Technologist Radiology Department Colleton Regional Medical Center Walterboro, SC Made all operational decisions as the only technologist on second shift Performed all radiographic procedures including portables and operating room procedures. Weekend Supervisor Radiology Department McLeod Regional Medical Center Florence, SC Oversaw the performance/production of the Radiology Department Supervised and provide clinical instruction for 2 radiologic technology students Supervised a staff of 7 and made all operational decisions Staff/Lead Radiologic Technologist Radiology Department Charleston, SC

4 Supervised the operation and production of the Radiology department, delegated responsibility, and ensured well being of patients Developed and implemented informal instruction in trauma and radiographic procedures. Performed all diagnostic radiographic procedures in department, trauma, and operating room. Performed as a Flight/Lead Corpsman in addition to clinical responsibilities within diverse environments Charge Corpsman/Radiologic Technician USS Milwaukee AOR Performed sick call duties to include physical exams Performed all radiographic procedures Maintained x-ray processor Appointed as the pharmacy custodian Performed sanitation inspection Taught First Aid for First Responders Assigned as solitary Medic aboard US Coast Guard Vessel Pharmacy Technician (Hospital Corpsman) US Naval Hospital Beaufort, SC Dispense medication Appointed as the scheduled medication petty officer. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Member, American College of Radiology; State and National Affiliate, Society of Pediatric Radiology REFRESHER COURSE Simmons, CE: Keynote Speaker. Lectured at the Academy of Radiology Physician Extenders, October 2015 Simmons, CE: Pediatric Radiology: An Overview of GI and Chest Findings. Lectured at the Academy of Radiology Physician Extenders, October 2015 Simmons, CE: Pathway from a RA to an Entrepreneur. Lectured at the Academy of Radiology Physician Extenders, October 2015 Simmons, CE: Pediatric Radiology: Commons Fractures and Foreign Body. Lectured at Siemens Innovations 15, July 2015 Simmons, CE: Pediatric Findings: An Overview of GI and Chest Findings. Lectured at Siemens Innovations 14, July 2014 Simmons, CE: Radiologist Assistant: The Ultimate Addition to a Radiology Practice. Lectured at Siemens Innovations 14, July 2014 Simmons, CE: Case Study: Pathological Findings in Pediatric Radiology Utilizing Various Modalities. Lectured at Siemens Innovations 13, July 2013

5 Simmons, CE: Case Study: Positive Findings in Pediatric Radiology. Lectured at Siemens Innovations 12, July 2012 Simmons, CE: Updates on Coding and Billing of Interventional Oncology Procedures. Lectured at Synergy 2011, November 2011 Simmons, CE, Hill, J: Pediatric Imaging: The Radiologist and Radiologist Assistant Team Approach to Clinical Service. Lectured at RSNA, November 2010 ABSTRACTS PRESENTED AS PAPERS Simmons, CE: A Double Balloon Catheter for the Treatment of Intussusception in Children. Paper presented at the Society for Pediatric Radiology, April 2015 Rao, A, Thacker, PG, Simmons, CE: Snapshot of Radiation Exposure Contribution of Scout Abdomen Radiograph in common Pediatric Fluoroscopic Procedures. Society for Pediatric Radiology, April 2015 Rao, A, Wenjun, H, Mah, E, Huda, W, Simmons, CE: Radiation Doses and Risks to Pediatric Patients During Upper Gastrointestinal Studies Using Digital Pulse Fluoroscopy and Last Image Save Technique. Society for Pediatric Radiology, February Simmons, CE, Hill, J, Erikson, CJ, Wenjun, HE, Mah, E, Huda, W: Thyroid Cancer Risks to Pediatric Patients Undergoing Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS). Paper presented at RSNA, December 2010 Rao, A, He, W, Mah, E, Huda, W, Yao, H, Simmons, CE: Radiation Doses And Risks to Pediatric Patients During UGI Studies Using Digital Pulse Fluoroscopy. Paper presented at RSNA, December 2009 Simmons, CE: The Role of a Radiologist Assistant in Pediatric Radiology. Paper presented to Society for Pediatric Radiology, May Hill, JG, Northam, MC, Simmons, CE, Nguyen SA: Management of Intussusception: The Utility of Repeat Delayed Air Enema Reduction Attempts. Paper presented to Society for Pediatric Radiology, May ABSTRACTS PRESENTED AS POSTER Simmons, CE: A Double Balloon Catheter for the Treatment of Intussusception in Children. Poster presentation at the Society for Pediatric Radiology, May 2016 Simmons, CE: A Double Balloon Catheter to be Utilized with Virtual Colonoscopy. Poster presentation at the Society for Abdominal Radiology, March 2016 Simmons, CE: A Double Balloon Catheter for the Treatment of Intussusception in Children. Southeastern Medical Device Conference, April 2014 Hill, JG, Mah, E, Simmons, CE, Huda, W: Computing Effective Doses to Pediatric Patients in Chest and Abdominal Radiography. Poster presented to Society of Pediatric Radiology, April ABSTRACTS SUBMITED FOR PUBLICATION Martin-Harris, B, Blair, J, Simmons, CE: Respiratory Phase Training Effects on Swallow Impairment in Head and Neck Cancer HR ACTIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS

6 Simmons, CE., Huda, W., Rao, A: Thyroid Cancer Risk in Infant (0-1) Undergoing Videofluoroscopy HR Focht, KL, Martin-Harris, B, Simmons, CE: Quantifying Normal Swallow Physiology Across the Adult Lifespan HR Pro Career Counseling/Mentoring Career Mentor Speaker, Health Science class, Cane Bay High School 2015 Guest speaker, Health Science class, West Ashley High School 2011 Guest speaker, Career Day, Memminger Elementary School 2002 Guest speaker, Career Day, Lang Middle School 2001 Career Mentor, Desiree Dawson, Wando High School 2000 Cephus E. Simmons, Sr., MRS, RRA December 8, 2015

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