Amanda Gurule
Summary
Results-driven Radiology Manager bringing 10+ years of progressive experience in field. Proficient in managing diagnostic imaging teams with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead MRI Technologist
RAA/High Resolution Imaging
12.2022 - Current
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas for improvement and offering constructive feedback.
- Coordinated closely with other departments within the medical center to facilitate multidisciplinary patient care approaches.
- Troubleshot technical issues with MRI equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and disruptions to patient care.
- Collaborated with radiologists to optimize imaging protocols for superior diagnostic outcomes.
- Managed a team of technologists, fostering a supportive work environment that promoted professional growth.
MRI Technologist PRN
CHRISTUS St. Vincent
04.2018 - 01.2023
- Maintained safe environment, adhering to strict safety guidelines and policies.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reduced scan time with efficient scheduling and streamlined pre-scan processes.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Lead MRI Technologist
Santa Fe Imaging
10.2017 - 12.2022
- Troubleshot technical issues with MRI equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and disruptions to patient care.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to ensure consistently high levels of patient care and imaging accuracy.
- Served as liaison between patients and physicians, addressing concerns and providing information on MRI procedures.
- Collaborated with radiologists to optimize imaging protocols for superior diagnostic outcomes.
- Managed a team of technologists, fostering a supportive work environment that promoted professional growth.
- Ensured accurate diagnostic images by maintaining top-quality equipment and following strict safety procedures.
Clinical Director
New Mexico Orthopaedics
08.2009 - 10.2017
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Identified staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
- Represented organization at all community events, answering questions, providing details and giving informative presentations.
- Interviewed and hired highly talented individuals bringing great skills and passion to daily jobs.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budgetary and quality assurance goals.
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for up to 300+ patients a day, providing guidance and leadership to over 60 employees across more than 3 departments, X-ray, MRI, Orthopaedic techs and outpatient surgery center.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Pima Medical Institute
Albuquerque, NM08.2009
Skills
- Staff Management 10 years experience
- 10 Years of experience of Diagnostic Radiology
- Siemens 3T Vida, 3T Skyra, 15T Avanto
- GE RIS systems, PACS super user
- Safety Procedures
- Contrast Administration
- BLS
- PPE Compliance
- Cultural Awareness
Certification
R.T (R)(MR)(ARRT)
Timeline
Lead MRI Technologist
RAA/High Resolution Imaging
12.2022 - Current
MRI Technologist PRN
CHRISTUS St. Vincent
04.2018 - 01.2023
Lead MRI Technologist
Santa Fe Imaging
10.2017 - 12.2022
Clinical Director
New Mexico Orthopaedics
08.2009 - 10.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Radiology
Pima Medical Institute
R.T (R)(MR)(ARRT)
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