Alicia Garrison
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Dynamic Radiological Technologist at Torrance Memorial Orthopedics, adept in digital radiography and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance image quality through quality assurance and prioritize patient safety. Strong organizational skills and experience in trauma radiography ensure exceptional care and effective communication in fast-paced environments. I am looking to start my career in Mammography as I have just finished school and got my license from ARRT.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiological Technologist
Torrance Memorial Orthopedics
06.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated expertise in the use of digital radiography
- Provided patient education regarding imaging exams and radiation safety.
- Utilized quality assurance processes to ensure optimal image quality was achieved on all procedures performed.
- Successfully operated X-ray equipment to produce diagnostic images for physicians' review and interpretation.
Student Tech
UCI Medical Center-Breast Imaging
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Operated imaging equipment to support accurate diagnostic procedures.
- Assisted in patient preparation, ensuring comfort and understanding of procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of imaging rooms for optimal workflow.
- Collaborated with radiologists to streamline imaging processes and enhance patient care.
X-Ray Technician/Medical Assistant
Providence Medical Institute
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Instructed patients on proper preparation for imaging studies according to established guidelines.
- Maintained and operated X-ray machines with attention to safety protocols.
- Rooming patients while obtaining vital signs
- Assisting the physicians in medical procedures
- Performing in house lab tests and venipuncture labs to be sent out to the lab
X-Ray Technician/Medical Assistant
Urgent Care 3D
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Instructed patients on proper preparation for imaging studies according to established guidelines
- Rooming patients while obtaining vital signs
- Assisting the physician in procedures needs for the patients
- Performing Lab tests including venipuncture labs to be sent out.
X-Ray Technician/Medical Assistant
1st Stop Urgent Care
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Recording medical history
- Taking vitals
- Performing lab tests
- Taking X-Rays
- Making sure all lab machines are clean and working properly
- Giving care and assessing to patients needs
X-Ray Technician/Medical Assistant
Exer Urgent care
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Recording medical history
- Taking vitals
- Performing lab tests
- Taking X-Rays
- Making sure all lab machines are clean and working properly
- Giving care and assessing to patients needs
Education
AA - Radiological Technology
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ04.2024
Limited Scope X-Ray License - Radiology
Kaplan College
Vista, CA08.2012
Medical Assistant Certification - Clinical Medical Assisting
Kaplan College
Vista, CA08.2012
No Degree - Mammography
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA10-2025
Skills
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Organization skills
- Prioritizing multiple tasks
- Direct patient care
- Patient confidentiality
- Portable radiography
- Pediatric radiography
- Fluoroscopic procedures
- Patient advocacy
- Trauma radiography
- Anatomy
- Radiologic technology
- Patient shielding techniques
- Digital radiography
- Radiation safety
- HIPAA
- Patient care
- Patient positioning
- Diagnostic imaging
- Patient assessments
- X-rays
- Radiographic techniques
- Venipuncture
- Patient safety
- Radiologic imaging
- Patient assessment
- Medical terminology
- Emergency response
- Health education
Certification
- ARRT RT (R)(M) ID# 1073837
- BLS
- Fluoroscopy License
Timeline
Student Tech
UCI Medical Center-Breast Imaging
09.2025 - 10.2025
Radiological Technologist
Torrance Memorial Orthopedics
06.2024 - Current
X-Ray Technician/Medical Assistant
Providence Medical Institute
08.2021 - 06.2024
X-Ray Technician/Medical Assistant
Urgent Care 3D
04.2019 - 08.2021
X-Ray Technician/Medical Assistant
1st Stop Urgent Care
08.2017 - 04.2019
X-Ray Technician/Medical Assistant
Exer Urgent care
02.2017 - 08.2017
Limited Scope X-Ray License - Radiology
Kaplan College
Medical Assistant Certification - Clinical Medical Assisting
Kaplan College
AA - Radiological Technology
Pima Medical Institute
No Degree - Mammography
Orange Coast College
Personal Information
- Title: Radiologic Technologist
- ID Type: ARRT RT (R) ID
- ID Number: 1073837