Randy Mages

Education                  

Education

Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington MN Ø  Doctor of Chiropractic: November 13, 2008 Ø  Bachelor degree in Human Biology:  November 13, 2008. Ø  Satisfactory completion of parts I, II, III and IV of National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Presentation College, Aberdeen, SD Ø  Prerequisites for Chiropractic College 2001-2004 Ø  Associate degree in Surgical Technology 1997. Ø  Certificate in Surgical Technology 1987. Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD Ø  Organic Chemistry II  January- May 2004 Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD Ø  Organic Chemistry I  June 2003 Mason City College of Auctioneering, Mason City, IA Ø  Certificate in auctioneering 1984.

Professional      

Presentation College.  Aberdeen, South Dakota

Clinical Instructor. June 2010 to present. Oversee students at clinical rotations in the hospital surgical department. Teach clinical laboratory and online courses.

Surgical Technology Program Director.  August 2001 to December 2004. Oversee program and program accreditation. Direct distance program in Fairmont, Minnesota. Advise Surgical Technology students.  Teach college courses.            

Cross Country Coach. June 2002 to August 2004. Recruit and coach cross country runners.

Clinical Instructor. 1993 to 1998 Shared position between Presentation College and Avera St. Luke’s Hospital. Work with surgical technology students in surgical setting and teach basic technique course at the college.

Mages Chiropractic. Aberdeen, South Dakota

Owner and doctor.  Healing Light Chiropractic. Norwood, MN. December 2008 to June 2009. Relocated to Mankato, MN in June of 2009. Mages Chiropractic in Mankato, MN from June 2009 to February 2010.

Owner and doctor. Mages Chiropractic. Aberdeen, SD. June 2010 to present. Utilizing chiropractic, nutrition and laser to help patient with healthcare concerns.

Avera St. Luke’s Hospital.  Aberdeen, South Dakota      

Certified Surgical Technologist.  August 1987 to August 2001. December 2004 to May 2005 Worked as Surgical technologist in all areas of surgery at Avera St. Luke’s Including Orthopedics, maxillofacial, dental, OB/Gyn, general, urology,  neurology, ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, plastic, and vascular surgeries.

Surgical Education Director. 1998-2001. Oversee clinical education and competencies for surgical technologists. Part of full time position.

CPR Instructor/Trainer. 1992-1995. Taught CPR and taught instructors to teach CPR per American Heart Association guidelines.

Mages Leasing. Howard Lake, Minnesota

Trailer Specialist. June 2005- June 2010. Mechanic work. Repair running gear on van trailers. Painting, tire repair and general maintenance.

Life Source. St. Paul, Minnesota

Tissue Recovery Specialist. June 2008- June 2009. On call position. Report to main office when called in, then routed to hospital to recover bone, tendons, skin and veins from donor. Tissues are then processed for transplant into medical patients.

Advanced Chiropractic. Bloomington, Minnesota

Chiropractic assistant.  August 2007-May 2008. Assist patients coming into clinic. Perform ultrasound and electric stimulation therapy as directed by Dr. Teach patients about nutritional supplements and teach rehab exercises. Assist Dr. when treating patients with cold laser and percussor. Develop radiograph films. Maintenance of film developer.

Northwestern Health Sciences University. Bloomington, Minnesota

First responder.  2008. First responder for medical emergencies.

Teaching      

Presentation College.  Aberdeen, South Dakota

Clinical Instructor. June 2010 to present. Oversee students at clinical rotations in the hospital surgical department. Teach clinical laboratory and online courses.

Surgical Technology Program Director.  August 2001 to December 2004. Oversee program and program accreditation. Direct distance program in Fairmont, Minnesota. Advise Surgical Technology students.  Teach college courses.            

Cross Country Coach. June 2002 to August 2004. Recruit and coach cross country runners.

Clinical Instructor. 1993 to 1998 Shared position between Presentation College and Avera St. Luke’s Hospital. Work with surgical technology students in surgical setting and teach basic technique course at the college.

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